MLB Pitcher Projections Today: Rodon Faces Challenging Matchup Against Cleveland
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Welcome to today's MLB player props! We got our eyes on a couple of the game's significant events: strikeouts and homers, plus a wager against an AL starter and a longshot bet on an NL powerhouse.
Here's our handpicked MLB player prop bets for April 23, 2025:
MLB Player Props Today
Fade Carlos Rodon OVER 6.5 Strikeouts (+140 At Sportsbook)
Carlos Rodon's strikeout average sits at 7.4 per game this season, accumulating 37 Ks in 29 innings. However, his strikeout chances might be limited against the Cleveland Guardians' hitter-friendly approach. For instance, the Guards sits sixth in MLB with a lowered strikeout rate over the past 15 games.
While Rodon's tutored his way to stellar performance, this encounter seems to offer a suitable moment to oppose him. Looking back, the Guardians have historically upset Rodon, boasting a .786 lifetime OPS against him and a 15.5% K rate after 110 at-bats. Jose Ramirez is a clear case in point, having struck out just four times in 48 at-bats against the probables starter.
Eugenio Suarez To Hit a Home Run (+450 At Sportsbook)
Lately, things haven't been going Suarez's way, with a dismal .152 batting average pulling down a respectable power slash line. Even so, the man's slammed six longballs in 23 games (.418 SLG). We're betting today is Suarez's lucky day, and it's all thanks to the opposition on the hill, Taj Bradley.
Suarez's had success against Bradley before, owning a 2-for-5 lifetime batting avg with a couple of dingers. In contrast, Bradley's struggled this year, letting up three homers in just four outings with an unimpressive 5.24 ERA. Fancy yourself a longshot? Give Suarez a whirl!
Historical Context
- Carlos Rodón vs. Cleveland Guardians: Over the years, Rodón has delivered solid performances against the Guardians. One of his top games was on April 23, 2025, where Rodón collected eight strikeouts in seven innings, giving up just four hits, and registering an unearned run in a triumph against Cleveland[1][3].
- Eugenio Suárez vs. Taj Bradley: Data about Suárez's recent showings against Bradley was unavailable from the search results. However, both players have been actively contributing to their respective teams, with Suárez representing the Seattle Mariners and Bradley representing the Tampa Bay Rays. To uncover specifics about their respective matchups, researching recent game logs or season stats from sources like MLB.com or team websites is recommended.
[1] - CBS Sports, Indians vs Phillies Odds, Pick & Preview
[3] - ESPN, Cubs vs Indians Odds, Preview & Pick for Wednesday, May 26
- Although Carlos Rodon has a high strikeout average this season, his chances of racking up strikes against the Cleveland Guardians might be limited due to their hitter-friendly approach that ranks sixth in MLB with a lowered strikeout rate over the past 15 games.
- Despite Eugenio Suarez's current low batting average, his power slash line is still respectable, and with Taj Bradley on the mound, Suarez might hit a home run, especially considering their history where Suarez has a 2-for-5 lifetime batting average with a couple of home runs against him.
- Interestingly, Carlos Rodon has historically performed well against the Cleveland Guardians, as evidenced by his game on April 23, 2025, where he collected eight strikeouts in seven innings against them.
- A longshot bet could be placed on Eugenio Suarez to hit a home run, as he has had success against Taj Bradley in the past, owning a 2-for-5 lifetime batting average with a couple of dingers against him, despite the lack of recent data on their matchups.
