Outlook Carson Benge
Carson Benge Thriving Amid Mets Injuries Ahead of West Coast Trip
Carson Benge is thriving for the fourth-place Mets, who have won four straight games despite a severely depleted lineup missing several key bats. Slotted in as the everyday right fielder, the rookie has hit .304 over the last week with a home run and four RBI.
Benge's stellar .317 batting average over the last month is a massive leap from his overall .253 mark on the year. Our models project a rest-of-season average of .270 with 10 home runs and 10 steals, suggesting his recent hot streak is a sustainable step forward rather than a fluke.
The Mets play six road games this week against Seattle and San Diego. While dates with Emerson Hancock and Logan Gilbert present a tough challenge, Benge gets to face struggling pitchers like Griffin Canning and his 7.16 ERA, making him a highly viable option. Start him.
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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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