Outlook Blake Dunn
Blake Dunn's bat goes cold as playing time remains limited
Blake Dunn has cooled off significantly, batting just .185 with eight strikeouts and zero stolen bases over his last six games. The fifth-place Reds (30-28) continue to use him as a reserve outfielder, though he remains a bench option unless injuries to the starting outfield force him into more regular playing time.
While Dunn's last-30-day average of .281 is an encouraging leap over his sub-.160 career marks from previous seasons, our models project a regression toward a .222 batting average rest-of-season. His lack of elite power and high strikeout rate suggest his recent hot stretch was likely a fluke.
The Reds have a six-game slate ahead, facing Kansas City and St. Louis. While he gets some favorable matchups against high-ERA starters like Luinder Avila (5.06 ERA) and Matthew Liberatore (4.35 ERA), Dunn's backup role makes him too risky to start. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Miguel Andujar
Miguel Andujar Slumps into June with Demanding Matchups on the Horizon
Miguel Andujar is struggling at the plate, hitting just .100 over his last seven days and .163 over his last two weeks. Despite the slump, he remains locked in as the primary designated hitter for the second-place Padres, who currently hold a 32-26 record in the NL West. San Diego's lineup is currently missing Jake Cronenworth due to a concussion, keeping Andujar's everyday playing time highly secure for now.
While his recent cold spell is discouraging, Andujar's overall season numbers and our model's expectation of a .272 batting average suggest better days are ahead. He is coming off a stellar 2025 campaign where he batted .316, indicating his elite contact skills should eventually regress back to his career baselines. Fantasy managers should view this slump as a temporary roadblock rather than a permanent decline.
The Padres have a six-game slate this week, starting with a road trip to Philadelphia before returning home to face the Mets. Andujar faces a mixed bag of matchups, including formidable arms like Cristopher Sanchez (1.47 ERA) and Zack Wheeler (2.27 ERA), alongside friendlier targets such as Aaron Nola (5.72 ERA) and Sean Manaea (5.56 ERA). Given his deep freeze at the plate, it is best to bench him until he shows signs of life. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
