Outlook Matt Olson
Power Surge Looming for Matt Olson Despite Recent Average Dip
Matt Olson continues to anchor the lineup as the everyday starter at first base for the first-place Braves, who lead the NL East with a 40-20 record. While Olson has struggled with a .208 batting average over his last 14 days, he still managed to blast two home runs over the past week. Atlanta's lineup is currently playing through some depth challenges with catchers Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin sidelined on the injured list.
Despite hitting just .217 over the last 30 days, Olson's overall season baseline of 16 homers and a .261 average remains excellent. Our models project him to finish the year with 30 home runs and 97 RBIs, indicating that his recent batting average dip is a temporary slump rather than a long-term regression. Expect his power and run-producing metrics to normalize quickly given his elite career track record.
Atlanta hosts a six-game homestand this week, splitting series against Toronto and Pittsburgh. Olson will face tough matchups against Kevin Gausman (3.26 ERA) and Braxton Ashcraft (2.77 ERA), but he gets excellent bounce-back opportunities against Mitch Keller (4.35 ERA) and Bubba Chandler (5.02 ERA). He is an elite option for the week ahead, making him an absolute must-start.
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Outlook Casey Schmitt
Casey Schmitt's red-hot power surge and defensive versatility make him a must-start option.
Casey Schmitt is on an absolute tear, batting .288 with four home runs, 12 RBIs, and two stolen bases over his last 14 days. With outfielder Heliot Ramos sidelined due to a quad strain, Schmitt has grabbed everyday playing time as the primary left fielder for the fourth-place Giants (23-36), providing a crucial spark.
Schmitt has already clubbed 12 home runs in 2026, completely shattering our models' conservative eight-homer season projection. While his career average of .231 over his first three seasons suggests some regression is inevitable, his elite quality of contact and multi-position flexibility make this breakout highly sustainable.
The Giants have a seven-game road trip this week. While matchups against Milwaukee's Kyle Harrison (1.57 ERA) and Shane Drohan (2.63 ERA) are challenging, late-week dates against Cubs starters Ben Brown (1.92 ERA) and Jordan Wicks (15.63 ERA) offer immense fantasy upside. Our models project him for over two home runs this week. Start him.
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