Outlook Brooks Lee
Brooks Lee Heats Up at the Plate Amid Infield Defensive Shifting
Brooks Lee has been swinging a hot bat, hitting .286 with three home runs and 10 RBIs over his last 14 days. This surge comes as a bright spot for the third-place Twins, who are currently mired in a five-game losing streak with a 27-33 record. While news reports highlight a shift to third base, the active depth chart still lists him as Minnesota's primary starting shortstop, keeping his playing time secure.
This recent power surge is highly encouraging compared to our season projection of 10 home runs and a .245 batting average. Having already swatted eight homers this season, Lee is easily pacing to surpass his career high of 16. While his current .255 mark is a major step up from his career baseline, expect some moderate regression toward our projected .245 rest-of-season clip.
Minnesota plays a full seven-game home slate this week, starting with three against Chicago before hosting Kansas City. He faces tough early-week matchups against David Sandlin (1.50 ERA) and Davis Martin (2.00 ERA) but gets relief later against Erick Fedde (5.40 ERA) and Noah Cameron (4.61 ERA). With steady volume on tap, he is a recommended Start in medium-to-deep formats.
Updated 3 days ago
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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
