Emerson Hancock: Everything you need to know

Hancock (5-2) earned the win Monday against the Orioles, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out three. Hancock continued to provide the Mariners with length, working at least five innings in each of his first 13 starts. Additionally, Monday marked his fifth consecutive outing where he gave up two runs or fewer. Aiming for his first career All-Star nod, Hancock is set to take stellar 2.74 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 73:17 K:BB across 75.2 innings into a tough road test against an upstart Nationals lineup this weekend.

Hancock did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks over six innings against the Mets. He struck out seven. Solo homers by Jared Young in the fifth inning and Marcus Semien in the sixth frame were the lone blemishes on Hancock's line, as he otherwise remained in control while navigating the Mets lineup. The right-hander has allowed two or fewer runs in nine of 12 outings in 2026, contributing to a strong 2.80 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 70:15 K:BB with a 4-2 record across 70.2 innings. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Sunday against the Tigers.

Hancock (4-2) earned the win over the Athletics on Tuesday, allowing one hit and issuing two walks while striking out three batters over six scoreless innings. Hancock had a perfect game going through four frames, but that was snapped when he issued a leadoff walk to Brent Rooker in the fifth. Hancock gave up his lone hit of the game -- a single -- one batter later, but the A's were unable to put any runs on the scoreboard. The right-hander ended up throwing 87 pitches over six innings to notch his seventh quality start through 11 outings this season. Hancock seems to be in the midst of a breakout campaign -- through 64.2 innings, he has a 2.78 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 63:15 K:BB.