Outlook Brandon Marsh
Brandon Marsh's Blistering Hot Streak Makes Him a Must-Start Hitter
Brandon Marsh is on an absolute tear, batting .500 with three home runs and six RBIs over his last six games for the second-place Phillies (35-30). With Johan Rojas suspended, Marsh is locked in as the everyday left fielder. He enters the week riding a three-game homer streak and carrying a league-leading .338 batting average.
While our rest-of-season models project a conservative .260 average, Marsh's historic ability to run a high BABIP indicates his contact skills are elite. Some regression is inevitable, but his improved splits against left-handed pitching make him more than just a short-term platoon option.
The Phillies play six road games this week, facing Toronto and Milwaukee. He will contend with tough arms like Jacob Misiorowski (1.50 ERA) and Kyle Harrison (1.57 ERA), but gets an easier matchup against Patrick Corbin (3.98 ERA). Ride his hot streak and keep him active. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Fernando Tatis Jr.
Tatis Jr. Sparkles with High-Average Surge and Elite Speed Ahead of Favorable Six-Game Week
Tatis has been red-hot over the last 14 days, batting .375 with three stolen bases and four runs. His recent surge has helped the third-place Padres (33-31) stay competitive in the NL West. Currently locked in as San Diego's primary right fielder and versatile defensive option, Tatis remains an indispensable catalyst at the top of the order.
Though his lone home run on the year is a far cry from his 25-homer campaign last season, his .307 average over the last 30 days shows his bat is lively. Our models project a power correction with 22 home runs, 25 steals, and a .268 average by season's end. Expect his current 41.2% on-base percentage over the last fortnight to translate into major run-scoring opportunities.
San Diego has six games this week, featuring three against Cincinnati and three at Baltimore. Tatis will face several vulnerable pitchers, including Brady Singer (5.89 ERA) and Trevor Rogers (6.58 ERA), making Chase Burns (2.05 ERA) his only major roadblock. Our models project a highly productive week with a .338 average and 1.4 stolen bases, making him an elite Start.
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