Outlook Jake McCarthy
Jake McCarthy Shines as the Rockies' Primary Outfielder Amid Injuries
Jake McCarthy has been on a tear, batting .298 with three home runs and four steals over his last 30 days to help provide a spark for the fifth-place Rockies (22-38). With Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak both sidelined on the injured list, McCarthy has locked down everyday duties as Colorado's primary center fielder. His recent hot streak includes a stellar .304 average over the last seven days, cementing his near-term fantasy appeal.
While his rest-of-season projection sits at a more modest .252 average with 14 steals, McCarthy's current .275 mark on the year aligns closer to his highly successful 2024 campaign. His high-end speed makes the stolen-base output entirely sustainable, though his power will likely regress back toward our projected six home runs. He remains a valuable speed asset who is capitalizing perfectly on his expanded playing time.
The Rockies play six games this week, starting with a road series against the Angels before returning home to face the Brewers. Matchups are mixed, with a highly favorable draw against Grayson Rodriguez (7.53 ERA) but incredibly tough tests against Jacob Misiorowski (1.65 ERA) and Kyle Harrison (1.57 ERA) later in the week. Given his everyday volume and category-winning speed, McCarthy is a solid option to slide into your active lineup. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Tommy Troy
Top prospect Tommy Troy is poised for an extended run in the Diamondbacks' outfield, making him an intriguing weekly target.
The Diamondbacks' top prospect made his Major League debut recently after slashing .307/.397/.449 at Triple-A. With outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sidelined on the injured list with a hamstring strain, the third-place Diamondbacks (31-27) have quickly inserted Troy as their everyday starter in left field. Over his first seven games, he has acclimated well to the big leagues, showing patience with a .364 on-base percentage and scoring five runs.
While his early .263 batting average is a very small sample size, Troy's excellent plate discipline is already translating with three walks against only four strikeouts. Although he has yet to hit his first major league home run or record a stolen base, our models suggest his high-contact approach and minor league track record portend solid across-the-board contributions. Fantasy managers should expect a steady floor in OBP and runs, though his power-speed upside will take time to fully develop.
Arizona has a busy seven-game home slate this week, starting with a four-game series against the Dodgers before hosting Washington. Troy faces several vulnerable arms, including Eric Lauer and Zack Littell who both carry ERAs north of 5.00, though matchups against Justin Wrobleski (2.87 ERA) and Cade Cavalli will be tougher tests. Our projection expects him to hit .275 with more than five runs scored over these seven contests, making him a highly viable option to insert into deeper lineups. Verdict: Stream.
Updated 3 days ago
