Outlook Luke Keaschall
Luke Keaschall remains a high-contact spark plug for the Twins as he looks to run more in a full seven-game week.
Luke Keaschall is locked in as the Twins' everyday starting second baseman, batting .314 over his last 14 days. His hot bat is a rare bright spot for a Minnesota squad sitting third in the AL Central at 27-33 and riding a five-game skid. He continues to secure everyday playing time, especially with Ryan Jeffers sidelined on the injured list.
While his year-to-date average sits at .251, Keaschall's hot streak aligns closer to our season projection of a .263 average and .347 OBP. He has lacked power recently with zero homers over the last month, but his projection of 20 stolen bases remains highly attainable if he keeps getting on base. Expect his average to settle, but his plate discipline makes this run mostly legit.
Minnesota plays seven home games this week against Chicago and Kansas City. Keaschall faces tough arms early, including David Sandlin (1.50 ERA) and Davis Martin (2.00 ERA), before drawing friendlier matchups against Erick Fedde (5.40 ERA) and Noah Cameron (4.61 ERA). Given the high volume of games and his everyday role, he is a solid option. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Anthony Volpe
Anthony Volpe's Hot Streak Makes Him a Strong Weekly Play
Since returning to the second-place Yankees (36-23), Volpe has caught fire, batting .300 with seven runs scored and two stolen bases over his last five games. He has consolidated his role as a primary middle-infield option, getting consistent playing time with Amed Rosario currently on the paternity list. His strong play is helping New York stay hot as they sit just 1.5 games out of first place in the division.
Our models project Volpe to finish the year with a .225 average and 10 stolen bases, which aligns with his career average of .221 but highlights that his recent hot streak is running a bit hot. While his .364 on-base percentage over the last week is stellar, expect his plate discipline and ratios to eventually regress toward his career baseline of a .284 OBP. However, his power-speed blend remains highly valuable in deeper formats if he can maintain a steady role.
The Yankees have a six-game home stand this week, featuring three games against Cleveland and three against Boston. Volpe gets some friendly matchups against pitchers like Slade Cecconi, who carries a 5.25 ERA, though he will also face tough starters like Sonny Gray and Gavin Williams. Given his active hot streak and a projected 1.8 stolen bases this week, he is a solid starting option in most formats. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
