Best YRFI Bets Today: Welcome Back Patrick Corbin

We kick off Friday’s slate of YRFIs fading our favorite struggling pitcher Patrick Corbin as he is set to take the mound against the Cincinnati Reds. Shortly before that game gets underway, we focus on the matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees as reigning AL Cy Young award winner Gerrit Cole has yet to resemble his former self in his minimal appearances so far this season.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees - Zach Eflin vs. Gerrit Cole (7:05 PM, EST)

Over 0.5 Run (-105) at FanDuel

Once looking like it was their division to lose after getting out to a comfortable lead earlier in the season, the New York Yankees leave the All Star break in second place in the AL East division standings with the Baltimore Orioles possessing a one game lead over the Bronx Bombers. Fortunately for the Yankees, there is still plenty of season left to be played in order for them to retake the top spot of the division standings.

Should they want to do so, then reigning AL Cy Young award winner Gerrit Cole will need to recapture the same magic he had last season. That has yet to be the case since his return from injury, entering the contest with an ERA of 5.40, a WHIP of 1.457, a FIP of 5.13, 9 Batters Walked, 25 Hits Against, and 14 Earned Runs Allowed in just five games played.

Until Cole can take back his command and start playing at an elite rate, then he is an instant fade target for the remainder of the season. Especially since fading him means we get to simultaneously back the Yankees elite top of their batting order, a unit that has played a major role in their above average marks in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and On Base Percentage.

With Juan Soto and current Home Run leader Aaron Judge terrorizing opposing pitchers with their elite blend of power and contact ability, then expect success against the Rays Zach Eflin who has struggled with avoiding opposing contact. With a WHIP of 1.117 and 102 Total Hits Against so far this season, Eflin is more prone than ever to continue getting knocked against. Especially with his aggressive nature, favoring throws over the plate as his low Walk Rate indicates.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals - Frankie Montas vs. Patrick Corbin (6:45 PM, EST)

Over 0.5 Run (-106) at BetRivers

Before our previously mentioned YRFI gets underway, we get the fortunate ability to fade our favorite struggling starting pitcher Patrick Corbin as he takes the mound against the Cincinnati Reds. Patrick Corbin has made plenty of appearances for our daily YRFI series as he continues to struggle in his starts, entering the contest with an ERA of 5.57, a WHIP of 1.543, 126 Hits Against, and 65 Earned Runs Allowed.

His defense has also done him no favors in his efforts to turn around his horrific 2024 campaign, ranking in the bottom three in Defensive Efficiency. While the Reds offense does not exactly strike fear with their underwhelming offensive metrics, they have done a modest job at maximizing their minimal scoring opportunities by ranking above league average in Team Total Runs and RBIs.

As for the Nationals, their lowly offense gets the opportunity to elevate their level of production against the Reds Frankie Montas who has mightily struggled with his lack of command throughout the year as he takes the mound with an ERA of 4.38, a WHIP of 1.328, and 35 Batters Walked in 17 games played. While the Nationals may underwhelm at making contact, getting the ability to get on base at a higher rate via walk keeps them competitive enough for an early run scored opportunity.

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