Outlook Jake McCarthy
Jake McCarthy Capitalizes on Everyday Role with Elite Speed and Hot Bat
Over the last 14 days, McCarthy has excelled with a .294 average and two steals, building on a solid .280 mark over his last 30 days. He has locked down everyday center field duties with Brenton Doyle sidelined on the injured list. This secure role is a bright spot for a last-place Rockies squad currently enduring a four-game losing streak with a 24-42 record.
McCarthy's current .276 average and 11 steals through 55 games mark a strong rebound from a difficult .204 mark in 2025. Our models project him to finish with a .252 average and 15 stolen bases, indicating some regression is likely. Still, his strong contact profile mirrors his productive 2024 season, making him a reliable speed asset while he plays daily.
Colorado has six games scheduled this week, featuring matchups against the Cubs and Athletics. McCarthy gets favorable draws against high-ERA pitchers like Colin Rea (4.76 ERA) and Edward Cabrera (4.99 ERA), though Gage Jump (2.45 ERA) looms as a late-week challenge. Given his hot hand and heavy volume, lock him in. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Jake Bauers
Red-Hot Bauers Anchors First-Place Brewers as Elite Weekly Option
Jake Bauers is currently on a tear, hitting .316 with six home runs over his last 30 days while locking down the everyday starting first base job. His surge has helped fuel the first-place Brewers (40-23), who enter the week riding a three-game winning streak. With key arms like DL Hall on the injured list, Milwaukee relies heavily on Bauers' red-hot bat to sustain their offensive momentum.
While our rest-of-season models project a conservative .213 batting average, Bauers' current .281 mark on the year represents a massive leap from his career baselines. The elite power metrics, viral confidence at the plate, and superb walk rate suggest his improved plate discipline is real, making him a highly productive corner infield asset even if his average regresses slightly.
The week ahead features six games, starting with a road series against Oakland followed by three home matchups against Philadelphia. Bauers draws highly favorable matchups against vulnerable starters like Jack Perkins (6.67 ERA) and Andrew Painter (6.21 ERA), though he must close out the week against Cristopher Sanchez's elite 1.46 ERA. Our model projects a strong weekly showing, making him a firm Start.
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