Outlook Carter Jensen
Carter Jensen's Bat Cools Down, But High Volume Keeps Him Viable
Royals everyday catcher Carter Jensen has cooled off recently, batting just .194 with one home run and seven RBIs over his last 11 games. This personal slump coincides with a tough stretch for the fourth-place Royals, who are currently mired in a six-game losing streak. Nevertheless, his playing time remains completely secure as the team's primary option behind the plate.
While Jensen’s season average has dipped to .228, his underlying power remains intriguing. He has already slugged seven homers across 54 games, keeping him well on track to reach our season projection of 14 home runs. Backed by a solid walk rate, expect his on-base percentage to climb back toward his projected .341 mark as his luck turns.
This week brings a busy seven-game road trip through Cincinnati and Minnesota. Jensen faces a couple of formidable starters like Chase Burns (1.96 ERA) and Joe Ryan (2.94 ERA), but he also gets to feast on struggling arms like Chris Paddack (6.90 ERA) and Connor Prielipp (5.13 ERA). Given the excellent plate volume for a catcher, he remains a recommended option. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Jackson Holliday
Jackson Holliday is locked in as an everyday starter and producing early after injury speedbumps.
After recovering from hamate surgery and subsequent wrist soreness, Holliday has secured his spot as Baltimore's everyday second baseman. Over his last 12 games, the 22-year-old has hit .242 with two homers and three steals. He joins a fourth-place Orioles team (28-32) currently riding a two-game winning streak and dealing with several key infielder injuries.
Holliday's early performance closely mirrors his 2025 numbers (.242 average) and our projection of a .246 average and 14 home runs. The early power-speed output suggests his wrist is healthy, making his rest-of-season projection of 10 stolen bases quite realistic. The elite pedigree is shining through, indicating his current production is a sustainable baseline.
This week, Baltimore travels for six road games against AL East rivals Boston and Toronto. Holliday faces some tough arms like Trey Yesavage (2.19 ERA), but will also get to exploit high-ratio matchups like Brayan Bello (5.63 ERA). With six starts on tap, lock him into lineups. Weekly Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
