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Curtis Mead's Power Surge Earns Everyday Role and Fantasy Viability
Curtis Mead has unlocked everyday playing time for the third-place Nationals (31-32), who are looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Over the last 14 days, Mead has been a force, batting .261 with four home runs and 10 RBIs. He has secured a regular role as a key corner-infield piece, driven by elite production against right-handed pitching.
While his career stats showed modest power in previous seasons, Mead’s sudden surge—boasting eight homers already this year—is backed by excellent quality of contact. Our models project him to sustain this progress with 10 home runs over his next 80 at-bats, indicating this breakout is a genuine step forward rather than a fluke.
The Nationals head to Arizona for a three-game weekend series starting June 5th. Mead faces a mixed bag of matchups, starting against a vulnerable Merrill Kelly (5.06 ERA) before facing tougher assignments in Eduardo Rodriguez (2.24 ERA) and Michael Soroka (3.49 ERA). Given his everyday volume and strong form, he should remain active in all lineups. Verdict: Start.
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