Kyle Chase brings swing-and-miss relief upside, but the command still has to catch up
In the 2026 season, St. John’s RHP Kyle Chase profiles as a live-armed, strikeout-capable arm who has logged meaningful innings in both relief and spot-start roles; his recent usage and 2025 line show real bat-missing ability, but also inconsistency, including a 10.31 ERA in 2025. He looks like a fit for teams that value toughness, flexibility, and developmental upside over polish. The hook: when he’s on, he can give you multi-inning relief value and some nasty outings; the caution flag is that the results have been uneven, so he’s more “bet on tools” than “plug-and-play ace.”
