Carmen Mlodzinski

Six shutout innings on two hits as a fill-in starter for the Pirates. Mlodzinski has SP/RP eligibility in most formats and the Pirates rotation injuries open a real opportunity. NL-only and 15-team adds — the K rate isn't elite but the floor is real.

After his first blown save of 2026 (Ben Rice three-run homer in the ninth last week), Mlodzinski is on a short leash in Pittsburgh. The Pirates have no obvious alternative in the ninth, so don't drop him — but a second blown save in the next two weeks likely triggers a committee. Hold in 12-team leagues; streaming candidate in shallower formats where the opportunity cost is lower.

Mlodzinski's first blown save of 2026 on Wednesday (Ben Rice homer, three-run ninth) cracked his previously clean record. Don't drop him — Pittsburgh has no obvious alternative. But the performance warrants monitoring. If he gives up a second blown save in the next two weeks, the Pirates will go committee and his save value collapses. Hold in 12-team leagues; streaming candidates in shallower formats.

Started vs New York Mets (6W-3L, 3.15 ERA)

Started vs Chicago Cubs (4W-3L, 3.96 ERA)

Started @ St. Louis Cardinals (3W-3L, 4.40 ERA)

Started @ San Francisco Giants (2W-2L, 4.76 ERA)

Started vs Cincinnati Reds (1W-2L, 4.13 ERA)

Started @ Milwaukee Brewers (1W-1L, 3.28 ERA)