Outlook Christian Yelich
Yelich finding his groove as first-place Brewers head to Coors Field
After battling groin and back issues earlier this spring, Yelich is locked in as the first-place Brewers' everyday designated hitter. He has shown excellent signs of recovery, batting .292 with a home run and four runs scored over his last six games. His solid play has helped keep Milwaukee atop the NL Central division with an outstanding 35-21 record.
While his poor 30-day average of .208 reflects his recent recovery period, his plate discipline and batted-ball profiles remain reliable. Our season projections expect a healthy Yelich to settle in at a .268 average with 15 home runs and 16 stolen bases, meaning his recent hot streak is highly sustainable rather than a fluke.
This week is primed for a major fantasy breakout with seven games scheduled, featuring four at home before heading to hitter-friendly Coors Field. Yelich will face several highly vulnerable pitchers, including Adrian Houser (5.83 ERA) and Kyle Freeland (8.08 ERA), making him an elite play this week. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Kazuma Okamoto
Kazuma Okamoto's stance adjustments continue to pay off with massive power, making him a primary source of run production for Toronto.
Okamoto has continued to flash impressive power, swatting two homers and driving in six runs over his last seven games, though his batting average over the last 14 days sits at a chilly .149 with a worrying 24 strikeouts. He remains locked in as Toronto's everyday third baseman as the 29-31 Blue Jays look to snap a two-game losing streak.
While his recent contact issues are concerning, his overall power is completely legitimate, as evidenced by his 12 home runs on the year. Our models project him to hit .249 with 18 more homers over 457 projected at-bats for the rest of the season, and expect his average to climb closer to that projection as his stance adjustments help cut down on whiffs.
Toronto faces a six-game slate this week, starting with a tough road series against Atlanta where Okamoto must navigate aces like Chris Sale and Bryce Elder. Fortunately, the week concludes with more favorable matchups at home against Baltimore's rotation, including Shane Baz. Given his elite power upside, he remains a solid option. Weekly Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
