Outlook Wyatt Langford
Wyatt Langford progresses on rehab assignment but remains a sit for this week
Langford has not appeared in a major league game since landing on the injured list with a right forearm strain on April 21st. The 24-year-old outfielder is currently on a rehab assignment, recently playing five innings in left field with Triple-A Round Rock. His imminent return will be a massive boost to a third-place Rangers team fighting to stay competitive in the AL West.
Before the injury, Langford was off to a slow start, batting .238 with one home run in 20 games. However, our projections remain highly optimistic, forecasting a .250 average and 15 home runs over 529 projected at-bats. Given his 22-homer performance last season, fantasy managers should expect positive power regression once he is fully healthy.
The Rangers face Cleveland for three games this weekend, where they will match up against tough arms like Parker Messick and his stellar 2.28 ERA. Because Langford is still finishing his rehab progression, he will not provide usable fantasy stats for this matchup window. Keep him safely stashed on your bench or IL slot. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Carson Benge
Carson Benge's Power Surge and Everyday Role Make Him a Recommended Option
Carson Benge is locked in as the primary right fielder for the fifth-place Mets, who sit at 27-35 and are looking to build momentum. With key veterans like Francisco Lindor and Luis Robert Jr. currently sidelined on the injured list, Benge's everyday playing time is completely secure. The young outfielder has capitalized on the opportunity, hitting .292 with three home runs and a steal of home over his last six games.
The recent power display is a welcome development for fantasy managers, as Benge's three homers in the last week represent half of his career total of six across 59 games. While his hot 30-day stretch (.306 average) is likely to experience some minor regression toward his career .252 mark, our models still project him as a highly useful .270 hitter who can easily reach double digits in both home runs and stolen bases this season.
Looking at the remaining schedule for the week, the Mets travel to San Diego for a three-game series. Benge will face a difficult matchup against Michael King and his 3.04 ERA on Friday, but he gets a massive boost on Saturday against Griffin Canning, who carries a struggling 7.16 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. Ride the hot hand and keep him active. Verdict: Start.
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