Outlook Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber's historic power surge continues to anchor the Phillies' lineup heading into a favorable home stretch.
The third-place Phillies (30-29) continue to lean heavily on Schwarber, who occupies his familiar role as the everyday leadoff designated hitter. Despite a brief bout with illness in mid-May that snapped his consecutive games streak, he has remained highly productive, hitting .292 with two home runs over his last six games. This caps off a monster 30-day stretch featuring 11 homers, proving his bat remains red-hot.
While our models project a rest-of-season line of 32 home runs and 90 RBIs, Schwarber's actual 2026 pace is even more historic, having already belted 22 home runs. Even if his current blistering rate cools down toward his career baselines, his elite flyball profile and locked-in plate volume make him a premier source of category-winning power. The high strikeout rate will always limit his batting average to the low-.230s, but his walk rate keeps his on-base percentage elite.
The Phillies play six games at home this week, starting with three against San Diego and finishing with three against Chicago. Schwarber draws excellent matchups against several struggling arms, including Walker Buehler and Lucas Giolito, who both carry ERAs near 5.00, though he must wrap up the week against David Sandlin's stingy ratios. Our weekly projection expects 2.2 home runs and four RBIs, making him an absolute must-play. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Josh Jung
Josh Jung's elite draft-day value rests on dynamic run-producing upside and everyday hot corner security.
Josh Jung enters the year locked in as the Rangers' primary everyday option at third base, providing a powerful presence in the heart of the Texas batting order. At 28 years old, Jung is entering his physical prime, though his historical durability remains a point of caution for fantasy managers. When healthy, his secure position security in a potent lineup provides him with a stellar run-scoring and RBI ecosystem.
Our models project Jung to accumulate nearly 480 at-bats, translating into 14 home runs, 44 runs scored, and 44 RBIs. While his projected .249 batting average and .292 on-base percentage lean toward a minor ratio risk, his historic .271 average and 26-homer campaign from 2023 demonstrate a significantly higher ceiling if he can maintain his health. He remains a reliable source of modest pop and solid counting stats, though his lack of speed makes him a non-factor on the base paths.
Ultimately, Jung represents a classic high-upside power option at third base. He is best targeted as a starting corner infielder or a strong bench asset with the potential to easily outperform his baseline projection if he recaptures his previous All-Star form. Draft him as a high-upside target with a safe playing-time floor.
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