Outlook Dillon Dingler
Dillon Dingler's Red-Hot Power Surge Makes Him a Must-Start Catcher
Dillon Dingler is tearing the cover off the ball, hitting .304 with three home runs and 10 RBIs over his last seven days. The everyday Tigers catcher is anchoring the Detroit offense and currently leads all MLB catchers in fWAR. Despite the last-place Tigers struggling with a 27-39 record, Dingler's secure starting role behind the dish ensures steady playing time and plenty of run-producing opportunities.
Dingler has already matched his 2025 career-high with 14 home runs in just 59 games this season. While his current .235 batting average is a drop from last year's .271 mark, his heavy volume over the last 30 days suggests a major power breakthrough rather than a fluke. He is easily on pace to surpass our season projection of 14 home runs, making him a reliable fantasy asset.
The Tigers have six games scheduled this week, beginning with a home series against Minnesota before heading to Cleveland to face the division-leading Guardians. Dingler gets some favorable pitching matchups, including Zebby Matthews and Joey Cantillo, though he must navigate a tough finale against Gavin Williams. Given his current scorching form and elite position status, he is a locked-in weekly play. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Colson Montgomery
Colson Montgomery offers elite power from the shortstop position but faces a daunting slate of opposing pitchers this week.
Montgomery continues to anchor the shortstop position for the second-place White Sox (34-31), who are currently trailing Cleveland by two games in the AL Central. Despite the offense losing superstar Munetaka Murakami to a hamstring injury, Montgomery has kept slugging, batting .245 with three home runs over his last 14 days.
With 16 home runs already through 64 games this season, Montgomery is easily pacing to surpass our moderate full-season projection of 19. While the elite raw power is highly sustainable, his career .225 batting average closely mirrors our projected .226 mark, meaning his high-strikeout profile will remain a persistent drain on your weekly batting average.
The White Sox play six home games this week, but they face a brutal gauntlet against powerhouse Atlanta and Los Angeles rosters. Montgomery is scheduled to face elite starters including Chris Sale (2.23 ERA) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.68 ERA), leading us to recommend benching him in most standard formats. Verdict: Sit.
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