MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-09-25 to 2026-10-01

Eury Pérez anchored the week with a dominant complete-game shutout, tossing 9.0 IP while allowing just 1 hit and 0 ER in a 3-0 Miami Marlins victory over the Atlanta Braves. The prospect right-hander struck out 8 and walked only 1, showcasing elite command. Across his lone start he posted a 0.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP, limiting opponents to minimal contact. His performance highlights a strong finish to the season and continued growth as a top pitching prospect, with the projection calling for a 3.50 ERA and 9.9 K/9 over 159 IP.

Jeremy Peña delivered power at the plate, highlighted by a 4-for-6, 2 HR, 4 RBI outburst in a 13-2 Houston Astros win over the Athletics. Across five games he hit .375 with a 1.110 OPS, three home runs, seven runs scored and six RBI. The shortstop showed consistent contact and extra-base production while reaching base effectively. His week underscores the prospect’s offensive breakout potential, aligning with a projected 105.1 wRC+ and 17 home runs for the season.

Ben Rice exploded for a 4-for-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI masterpiece in a 9-0 New York Yankees shutout of the Boston Red Sox. In four games the first baseman posted a .471 average and 1.467 OPS with two doubles and two homers. He drove in six runs while drawing two walks, demonstrating plate discipline and power. The strong week reinforces his prospect status and aligns with an ambitious projection of 30 home runs and a 128.8 wRC+.

Tarik Skubal turned in a masterful 7.0 IP, 0 ER gem against the San Francisco Giants, scattering three hits while striking out 10 in a 2-0 Los Angeles Dodgers victory. The ace left-hander issued zero walks and generated elite swing-and-miss stuff. His lone start produced a 0.00 ERA and 1.03 WHIP, underlining his status as a top-ranked pitcher. The outing matches his season-long projection of a 2.71 ERA and 10.6 K/9 over 194 innings.

Luke Keaschall posted an eye-popping .600 average and 1.914 OPS over three games, including a 4-for-5 effort with three RBI in a 10-2 Minnesota Twins win versus the Texas Rangers. He scored eight runs, stole a base and drew three walks without striking out. The second baseman’s on-base and extra-base production paced the offense. His week highlights the prospect’s advanced approach and supports a 125.7 wRC+ projection with 24 stolen bases.

Logan Gilbert anchored a strong outing in his best game, tossing 4.0 IP with 0 ER, 0 H and 8 K as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3. Across the week Gilbert posted a 22 score with one start that limited damage while striking out eight. His prospect pedigree and 3.48 ERA projection with 192 K over 182 IP continue to draw attention as he maintains a 1.16 WHIP. The brief but dominant sample highlighted his swing-and-miss ability and control against AL West competition.

Robert Gasser delivered his top performance with 6.0 IP, allowing just 1 H and 1 ER while recording 9 K in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The week yielded a 24 score for the prospect, whose 4.02 ERA projection over 150 IP includes 138 K and a 1.26 WHIP. Gasser’s ability to miss bats and limit hard contact stood out in limited action, reinforcing his standing among Milwaukee’s pitching depth options heading forward.

Chris Sale’s best game came in 1.1 IP of scoreless relief with 0 ER against the Philadelphia Phillies during the Atlanta Braves’ 6-2 victory. Over two appearances he compiled a 21.33 score, striking out 12 in 7.2 IP while issuing just one walk. The 2.75 ERA projection across 192 IP with 225 K and 1.07 WHIP remains elite, and this week’s efficiency underscored his continued dominance even in shorter stints for the Braves staff.

Xander Bogaerts posted his strongest outing with a 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI performance that helped the San Diego Padres shut out the Chicago Cubs 8-0. Across four games he hit .583 with a 1.810 OPS, two homers and four runs scored. The 101.0 wRC+ projection and 13 HR pace over a full season align with this hot streak, as Bogaerts combined power and on-base skills to boost San Diego’s lineup during the week.

Carter Jensen exploded in his best game, going 2-for-4 with two homers and five RBI as the Cleveland Guardians topped the Kansas City Royals 12-9. In two contests he slashed .500 with a 2.000 OPS and five total RBI. His 122.6 wRC+ projection, 25 HR power outlook and 80 RBI pace suggest the prospect is delivering early returns behind the plate for Kansas City during this productive stretch.

Christian Walker’s highlight came with a 2-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI game that powered the Houston Astros to a 9-0 win over the Athletics. Over five games he produced two homers, five walks and a 1.097 OPS. The 100.2 wRC+ projection with 24 HR potential shows steady production, and Walker’s plate discipline helped Houston’s offense maintain momentum throughout the week.

Sean Burke’s standout start featured 5.1 IP and 1 ER with 15 total strikeouts across two outings, highlighted by the Chicago White Sox’s 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The week produced a 22.67 score for the prospect whose 4.08 ERA projection includes 166 K and a 1.31 WHIP over 164 IP. Burke’s strikeout rate and ability to limit walks stood out in his brief but effective appearances.

Eduardo Valencia delivered his best result with a 1-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI effort in the Detroit Tigers’ 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across three games he hit .364 with a 1.500 OPS, two homers and five runs scored. The 102.4 wRC+ projection and 24 HR outlook indicate Valencia is providing power and on-base contributions at first base for Detroit during this stretch.

Ronny Mauricio’s top game featured a 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI performance that propelled the New York Mets to a 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. In two contests he slashed .571 with a 2.482 OPS and three home runs. The 98.1 wRC+ projection with 24 HR and 17 SB potential shows the power-speed combination that makes Mauricio an intriguing prospect for the Mets infield.

Michael King turned in a gem with 7.0 IP, 0 ER and just 1 H allowed while striking out eight during the San Diego Padres’ 8-0 shutout of the Chicago Cubs. The week earned a 22 score for the prospect whose 4.23 ERA projection over 175 IP includes 161 K and a 1.35 WHIP. King’s command and ability to suppress hits were the standout elements of his lone start.