Outlook Carlos Cortes
Carlos Cortes is primed to snap his brief slump during a highly favorable six-game road trip.
Cortes has hit a minor speed bump, batting .143 over his last five games, though his stellar .328 season average and high walk rate keep his floor elevated. He remains the Athletics' everyday starting right fielder as the third-place club navigates key injuries to Maxwell Muncy and Jacob Wilson.
While his current .328 average will likely regress closer to our projected .265 average, his elite .418 OBP is backed by excellent plate discipline. His current production represents a substantial step forward from his 2025 rookie campaign, making his high-OBP profile sustainable.
Cortes has an incredibly friendly six-game road trip ahead against the Cubs and Astros. He avoids elite arms and instead faces vulnerable starters like Jameson Taillon (5.37 ERA), Tatsuya Imai (6.17 ERA), and Colin Rea (4.89 ERA). Expect a major rebound week and lock him in as a Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Mauricio Dubon
Mauricio Dubon's cooling bat and utility role limit his fantasy appeal for the upcoming week.
Dubon has cooled off recently, batting just .158 over his last seven days, though he maintains a solid .267 average over the last two weeks. He continues to serve as the primary utility option for the first-place Braves, who lead the NL East with a 40-20 record. With several injuries on the Atlanta roster, including Kyle Farmer, Dubon should continue to find sporadic starts across the infield and outfield.
While Dubon is currently hitting .250 on the year, our models project him to finish around a .255 average with 6 home runs and 49 RBIs over 314 at-bats. This mirrors his recent career trends, where his contact-oriented approach offers decent safety but caps his fantasy ceiling. Because he lacks elite power or speed, his rest-of-season value is heavily tied to his multi-position eligibility rather than raw offensive output.
Atlanta has six games scheduled this week, presenting a mix of tough arms like Kevin Gausman and more vulnerable pitchers like Bubba Chandler, who holds a 5.02 ERA. However, because Dubon is not guaranteed daily starts in the lineup, our weekly projection is limited to 16.2 fantasy points. Unless you are desperate for middle-infield depth in deep leagues, he is best left on the bench. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
