This week’s Hump Day article examines trending starting pitchers like Dylan Cease, Cristian Javier, Cade Cavalli, Dustin May, and Ryan Bergert, focusing on their recent performance and changes in pitch mix. Notable insights include Cease’s increased curveball usage, Javier’s impressive season debut post-surgery, Cavalli’s solid fastball and curve approach, May’s adjustment in pitch usage with the Red Sox, and Bergert’s improved vertical fastball and sweeper effectiveness with the Royals.


