Outlook Curtis Mead
Curtis Mead's power surge makes him a must-start infielder this week
Curtis Mead is on fire, hitting .286 with three home runs and eight RBIs over his last seven days. The second-place Nationals are currently riding a two-game winning streak with a 31-29 record. Mead has secured a regular role in the lineup, functioning as the team's primary starting third baseman while providing depth at first base.
This hot streak highlights a major breakout season for the 25-year-old, who has already blasted eight home runs over 45 games in 2026 after hitting just five combined over his first three MLB seasons. Our models project him to keep hitting for power, with an expectation of 10 more home runs over his remaining projected at-bats. His strong .359 on-base percentage suggests this breakout is sustainable.
The week ahead features a six-game slate split between home matchups against Miami and a road trip to Arizona. He faces some vulnerable pitching, including Sandy Alcantara and Merrill Kelly, who both carry ERAs over 4.70, though tougher matchups against Eduardo Rodriguez and Max Meyer loom. Our projection expects a .268 average and another home run this week, making him a strong fantasy option. Start him with confidence.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Noelvi Marte
Noelvi Marte Remains in Triple-A with No Clear Timeline for Cincinnati Return
Former top prospect Noelvi Marte has not played a major league game since being optioned to Triple-A Louisville in mid-April after struggling to a .138 batting average over 11 early-season contests. He remains off the major league roster for the fifth-place Reds, who currently carry a 30-28 record and are looking for offensive spark plugs.
While our models initially projected a productive season with nearly 500 at-bats, his minor-league demotion severely caps his rest-of-season fantasy outlook. He showed great promise during his 2025 campaign by hitting 14 home runs with nine stolen bases, but he must correct his high strikeout rate in the minors before he can make a major league impact.
Cincinnati has six games scheduled this week against Kansas City and St. Louis, but Marte will spend the week in the minors rather than facing big-league pitching. Because his playing time has completely evaporated at the major league level, he must be kept out of active fantasy lineups. Weekly Verdict: Sit.
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