Outlook Carson Benge
Carson Benge's Power Surge and Everyday Role Make Him a Recommended Option
Carson Benge is locked in as the primary right fielder for the fifth-place Mets, who sit at 27-35 and are looking to build momentum. With key veterans like Francisco Lindor and Luis Robert Jr. currently sidelined on the injured list, Benge's everyday playing time is completely secure. The young outfielder has capitalized on the opportunity, hitting .292 with three home runs and a steal of home over his last six games.
The recent power display is a welcome development for fantasy managers, as Benge's three homers in the last week represent half of his career total of six across 59 games. While his hot 30-day stretch (.306 average) is likely to experience some minor regression toward his career .252 mark, our models still project him as a highly useful .270 hitter who can easily reach double digits in both home runs and stolen bases this season.
Looking at the remaining schedule for the week, the Mets travel to San Diego for a three-game series. Benge will face a difficult matchup against Michael King and his 3.04 ERA on Friday, but he gets a massive boost on Saturday against Griffin Canning, who carries a struggling 7.16 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. Ride the hot hand and keep him active. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Alec Burleson
Burleson's elite contact and a highly favorable weekend matchup slate make him a must-start.
Burleson is on a tear, batting .333 over his last seven days and maintaining a .313 average over the last month to keep the third-place Cardinals competitive in the division race. Securely locked in as the everyday first baseman, his steady bat remains a vital engine for the offense.
While his power has dipped with just two home runs over his last 30 days, his .287 season average aligns nicely with the .290 mark he posted last year. Our models project him to finish with 16 homers and 73 RBIs, proving his elite contact profile is no fluke.
St. Louis finishes the week with three home games against Cincinnati, facing vulnerable starters Brady Singer, Nick Lodolo, and Rhett Lowder, who all carry ERAs above 5.00. Given these highly favorable matchups, lock him into lineups as an elite weekly start.
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