Outlook JJ Bleday
May Player of the Month JJ Bleday remains a must-start on an absolute heater
JJ Bleday was just named the NL Player of the Month for May after hitting .301 with eight home runs, and he has kept the pedal down with a .348 average and three homers over his last seven days. The fifth-place Reds (31-30) currently need his offense more than ever with superstar Elly De La Cruz on the injured list with a hamstring strain. Fortunately, Bleday is locked in as Cincinnati's everyday starting left fielder and primary run producer.
Bleday's stellar 2026 campaign (.289 BA, 10 HR in 33 games) blows past our modest pre-season projection of a .225 average and nine total homers. While some regression is inevitable given his career sub-.220 batting average prior to this year, his improved plate discipline and outstanding power metrics suggest he has made tangible adjustments that elevate his rest-of-season floor.
With the weekly slate already underway, the Reds travel to St. Louis for a three-game weekend series starting Friday. Bleday gets highly favorable matchups against Kyle Leahy (4.25 ERA) and Matthew Liberatore (4.35 ERA) before a tougher Sunday draw against Michael McGreevy. Keep him active in all formats as a confident weekly Start.
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Outlook Dillon Dingler
Dillon Dingler is absolutely scorching at the plate, making him a must-start catcher.
Dingler has been on a tear, swatting four home runs with 11 RBIs over his last six games to help the fourth-place Tigers extend a three-game winning streak. Currently locked in as Detroit's everyday starting catcher, his elite play behind the dish and recent offensive explosion have solidified his role as a lineup cornerstone.
While his recent .292 average over the last week is a huge boost, our models project some regression toward his .240 season projection and current .241 mark. However, his power is legit; having already matched his 2025 career-high with 14 home runs in just 56 games, he has easily established a massive fantasy ceiling.
The Tigers finish the week with a three-game home stand against Seattle. Dingler faces tough matchups against Bryan Woo and Bryce Miller, who boasts a stellar 1.71 ERA, before a friendlier matchup against Luis Castillo on Sunday. Given his current scorching form, he is a clear weekly play. Verdict: Start.
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