Outlook Troy Johnston
Troy Johnston's hot bat makes him an intriguing start at Coors Field
Johnston is absolutely locked in at the plate, batting .357 over his last seven days and maintaining a stellar .322 average over the last month. Even though the last-place Rockies are struggling at the bottom of the division with a 24-39 record, Johnston has taken full advantage of his opportunity. With outfielders Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak sidelined on the injured list, he has locked down everyday playing time as the primary left fielder.
His current .320 season average is vastly outperforming our modest .257 baseline projection, raising his stock in all formats. While a high-contact profile is sustainable, his complete lack of home runs over the last 30 days suggests his power ceiling is limited. Expect his average to normalize slightly, but his strong on-base skills make him a real asset.
Colorado has three games remaining this week, all at home against the Brewers. Johnston draws a fantastic matchup Friday against Brandon Sproat and his 6.56 ERA, though he must navigate a tough battle against Jacob Misiorowski on Saturday. Given the home-field advantage of Coors Field, Johnston is a solid weekly Start in medium and deep leagues.
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Outlook Christian Walker
Christian Walker's Power Surge Offsets Batting Average Slump as Astros Battle Through Lineup Injuries
Walker remains the everyday starter at first base for the fourth-place Astros, who currently hold a 28-35 record. Over his last 14 days, he has showcased impressive pop with five home runs and 14 RBIs, despite hitting just .213. His daily presence in the lineup is vital for Houston right now, especially with key contributors like Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa sidelined on the injured list.
While his batting average has slumped over the last month, Walker's exceptional raw power is entirely legitimate. Having already smashed 16 home runs in 62 games, he is pacing well ahead of his 2025 mark of 27 homers. Fantasy managers should remain patient with his batting average, as our models expect him to eventually settle back closer to his career .247 mark.
Looking at the remaining slate for the week, Walker matches up against highly vulnerable pitching. He will face Pittsburgh's Jared Jones, who enters with a 10.38 ERA, followed by Oakland's Jack Perkins (5.96 ERA) and Gage Jump (3.75 ERA). Given these highly favorable matchups, Walker is set up for a productive weekend. Start.
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