Jhony Brito DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

According to MLB.com, San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Jhony Brito (elbow) could be an option for the rotation when healthy. Brito suffered an elbow sprain at the end of the 2024 season but did not need surgery during the offseason. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during spring training as he will likely compete for a spot in the rotation with Joe Musgrove (elbow) sidelined for the entire season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Brito will likely compete for a spot in the rotation alongside Matt Waldron and Randy Vazquez. Last season, the 26-year-old posted a 4.12 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP. He struck out 29 batters across 43 2/3 innings. He showed strong command of his pitches by posting a 5.4 percent walk rate. If Brito earns a spot in the rotation, he is worth a look in deeper NL-only formats.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said that pitchers Jhony Brito and Randy Vasquez will come to spring training as starters behind Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish and Michael King, with Pedro Avila and Matt Waldron competing for the final spot in the starting rotation. Others to watch include Jairo Iriarte, Jay Groome and Glen Otto. Both Brito and Vasquez were acquired in the blockbuster trade this offseason that sent Juan Soto to the New York Yankees. Brito, 25, looked better in relief in the Bronx in his first MLB season in 2023 and finished with a 4.28 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 90 1/3 innings. Vasquez, 25, had a strong 2.87 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over just 37 2/3 innings in 11 games (five starts) last year but will be on the fantasy radar in deep NL-only leagues now that it looks like he'll open the season in a starting role in his new digs.