Outlook Jake McCarthy
Jake McCarthy Shines as the Rockies' Primary Outfielder Amid Injuries
Jake McCarthy has been on a tear, batting .298 with three home runs and four steals over his last 30 days to help provide a spark for the fifth-place Rockies (22-38). With Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak both sidelined on the injured list, McCarthy has locked down everyday duties as Colorado's primary center fielder. His recent hot streak includes a stellar .304 average over the last seven days, cementing his near-term fantasy appeal.
While his rest-of-season projection sits at a more modest .252 average with 14 steals, McCarthy's current .275 mark on the year aligns closer to his highly successful 2024 campaign. His high-end speed makes the stolen-base output entirely sustainable, though his power will likely regress back toward our projected six home runs. He remains a valuable speed asset who is capitalizing perfectly on his expanded playing time.
The Rockies play six games this week, starting with a road series against the Angels before returning home to face the Brewers. Matchups are mixed, with a highly favorable draw against Grayson Rodriguez (7.53 ERA) but incredibly tough tests against Jacob Misiorowski (1.65 ERA) and Kyle Harrison (1.57 ERA) later in the week. Given his everyday volume and category-winning speed, McCarthy is a solid option to slide into your active lineup. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Colson Montgomery
Colson Montgomery’s Power Surge Makes Him a Locked-In Play This Week
Colson Montgomery is swinging a red-hot bat, slugging .692 with a .346 batting average and two home runs over his last seven games. He continues to secure his role as Chicago's everyday starting shortstop, which is crucial now that star teammate Munetaka Murakami is sidelined on the injured list. His efforts have kept the second-place White Sox (32-27) rolling.
Montgomery's recent tear provides a welcome boost after a colder stretch that saw him hit just .224 over the last fortnight. This volatility is typical for a young shortstop, but his 15 home runs on the season showcase real, sustainable power. Our models project him to reach 19 home runs with a .226 rest-of-season average, meaning you should expect solid pop with a slightly draining batting average.
The White Sox embark on a six-game road trip, starting with three in Minnesota and three in Philadelphia. While the week kicks off tough against Joe Ryan (2.94 ERA), Montgomery gets highly favorable matchups later against Connor Prielipp (5.13 ERA), Andrew Painter (5.74 ERA), and Aaron Nola (5.72 ERA). With plenty of vulnerable pitching on deck, he is a must-play. Weekly Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
