Outlook Freddie Freeman
Freddie Freeman Is Surging as the Top-Tier Anchor for the Division-Leading Dodgers
Freddie Freeman is locked in at the plate, slashing an elite .333/.480/.744 with four home runs and 12 runs scored over his last 12 games. He anchors the lineup for the first-place Dodgers (38-21), who currently lead the NL West. Freeman continues to serve as the everyday starting first baseman and remains the pillar of this offense, especially with teammates like Teoscar Hernandez sidelined on the injured list.
At age 36, Freeman shows no signs of slowing down, backing up his recent surge with strong career baselines. His .404 on-base percentage over the last month aligns perfectly with our rest-of-season projections, which slate him for a .289 batting average, 24 home runs, and 88 RBIs. His elite plate discipline—including 11 walks in his last 14 days—guarantees his floor remains incredibly high.
The Dodgers have a busy seven-game week ahead, beginning with four road matchups against Arizona before returning home to face the Angels. While he opens against tough left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, Freeman should feast on high-ERA targets like Zac Gallen (5.61 ERA) and Jack Kochanowicz (5.23 ERA). Our model projects another highly productive week, making him a mandatory start across all formats.
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Outlook Spencer Horwitz
Spencer Horwitz is tearing the cover off the ball, making him a highly productive corner option while the hot streak lasts.
Spencer Horwitz has been red-hot, batting .333 with four home runs and nine runs scored over his last 13 games, including a stellar .370 average over the last week. He has locked down the everyday starting first base job for a third-place Pirates squad that currently holds a 32-28 record. With no active injuries threatening his playing time, Horwitz is firmly entrenched in the heart of Pittsburgh's lineup.
While Horwitz's current .289 average and seven homers are highly encouraging, our rest-of-season models project just nine total home runs over 418 at-bats, suggesting some power regression is on the horizon. He has historically been a contact-first hitter, meaning this sudden power surge is likely a peak fluctuation rather than a permanent skills growth, though his elite plate discipline will keep his batting average floor high.
The Pirates play six road games this week, facing three games in Houston and three in Atlanta. He will encounter a mixed bag of matchups, including a highly favorable meeting with Mike Burrows and his 5.40 ERA, but also challenging assignments against Spencer Arrighetti and Bryce Elder. Given his incredible current form, you must ride the wave. Verdict: Start.
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