Outlook Willi Castro
Willi Castro heating up as primary second baseman for Rockies ahead of Coors Field homestand
Castro is locked in lately, batting .317 with a stellar .417 on-base percentage over his last 14 days. This hot streak provides a spark for the fifth-place Rockies (24-39) as they look to climb out of the division cellar. According to the team depth chart, Castro has secured everyday playing time at second base, with injuries to teammates Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak further solidifying his secure role in the lineup.
While his recent surge is a massive boost, some regression toward his projected .248 season average is expected. Still, our models project him for 12 stolen bases and 8 home runs on the year, indicating his speed and decent pop are very real. Given his multi-position versatility, his current ability to get on base regularly makes him an outstanding utility asset.
With the mid-week games behind us, Colorado heads home to Coors Field for a three-game weekend series against the Brewers starting Friday. Castro draws a highly favorable matchup against Brandon Sproat and his 6.56 ERA on Friday, though the weekend gets tougher against Jacob Misiorowski (1.65 ERA) and Shane Drohan. Given his hot bat and the altitude boost, lock him into lineups. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani's historic hot streak makes him a mandatory fantasy start
Ohtani is in the midst of an absolute tear for the first-place Dodgers, who lead the NL West with a 40-22 record. Over his last 14 days, he is batting .413 with two home runs, cementing his active role as the top everyday designated hitter in the lineup. Despite team injuries like Teoscar Hernandez landing on the injured list, Ohtani continues to anchor the offense.
His blazing .383 average over the last 30 days easily outpaces his career norms, but our models suggest this high-level production is sustainable. While his average should settle closer to our projected .290 mark, his elite power and speed projections of 49 home runs and 30 stolen bases remain fully intact. Trust his high-end baseline over any minor regression.
Looking at the remaining matchups this week, Ohtani faces friendly pitching against Ryne Nelson and Jack Kochanowicz, who both carry ERAs of 5.00 or higher, before a tougher test against Jose Soriano (2.72 ERA). Given his current hot streak and prime lineup spot, he is an elite fantasy option. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
