Garrett Crochet, Paul Skenes among top pitching risks for 2027 rankings

Garrett Crochet and Paul Skenes are highlighted as challenging players to rank among starting pitchers for the 2027 season. Crochet has struggled with injuries, going on the injured list with shoulder inflammation and a subsequent lat injury, limiting his return possibility to a postseason relief role. Skenes, once viewed as a top-tier pitcher, has seen his performance decline sharply, registering a 5.06 ERA in his last 15 starts. Both players present significant uncertainty for fantasy rankings, raising questions about their reliability for the upcoming season.

• 7:45 PMCBS Sports — The toughest players to rank at starting pitcher for 2027: Garrett Crochet's upside comes with major risk