Outlook Paul Goldschmidt
Red-Hot Goldschmidt Anchors Yankees Lineup Amid Key Matchups
Paul Goldschmidt is tearing the cover off the ball, batting .321 with six home runs and 17 RBIs over his last 30 days. The second-place Yankees (36-25) are looking to snap a two-game skid, and they will need Goldschmidt's everyday presence at first base to carry the load, especially with Aaron Judge currently questionable with a shoulder issue and Giancarlo Stanton out.
While our models originally anticipated moderate power numbers, Goldschmidt's recent hot streak has already pushed him to seven home runs in just 36 games this year. His underlying metrics support this resurgence, as his .396 on-base percentage over the past month shows that his elite plate discipline is keeping his floor high and proving this is far from a temporary fluke.
For the remainder of the week, Goldschmidt faces a mixed bag of matchups. He gets a highly favorable matchup today against Cleveland's Slade Cecconi, who carries a 5.25 ERA and 1.49 WHIP, before facing tougher Boston starters like Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez. With his everyday role secure and his bat locked in, he must be in all lineups. Verdict: Start.
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