Outlook Kody Clemens
Kody Clemens is swinging a red-hot bat and locking down everyday at-bats in Minnesota.
Clemens has been on fire lately, batting .348 with two homers, six runs, and a stolen base over his last six games. This surge has been crucial for the third-place Twins (30-37), who are currently navigating a shoulder injury to outfielder Byron Buxton. Clemens has successfully cemented his role as the primary starting first baseman.
This hot streak is a massive step up from his career .217 batting average, and our rest-of-season projections expect some regression toward a .230 average. Still, his 26-game run of batting .291 with five home runs shows real growth. While his power is normally moderate, his increased playing time makes his projected eight homers and eight steals very attainable.
Minnesota has six games scheduled this week, featuring three on the road against Detroit and three at home versus St. Louis. Clemens faces a tough matchup in Troy Melton (1.74 ERA) but gets highly favorable looks against high-WHIP options like Framber Valdez (1.31 WHIP) and Matthew Liberatore (1.51 WHIP). Verdict: Stream
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Outlook Spencer Steer
Spencer Steer's hot bat makes him a must-start as the Reds look to break their slide
Steer has been a bright spot for a fifth-place Reds squad currently mired in a four-game losing streak. Over his last 30 days, he has excelled with a .293 batting average, 24 runs, and a .381 on-base percentage. With star teammate Elly De La Cruz sidelined with a hamstring strain, Steer's everyday presence in the lineup as a primary first baseman and outfielder is more vital than ever.
While Steer's hot month is encouraging, our models project some rest-of-season cooling, expecting a .240 average with 12 home runs. However, his strong eye at the plate and career-best .350 OBP this year suggest he is establishing a much higher floor than his .226 mark from 2024. He should continue to beat his conservative baseline if he maintains this excellent plate discipline.
The Reds have six games this week, beginning with three on the road against San Diego before returning home to face Arizona. Steer gets some favorable matchups early against Walker Buehler (4.53 ERA) and Lucas Giolito (4.86 ERA), followed by tougher tests like Eduardo Rodriguez (2.52 ERA) before wrapping up against a struggling Zac Gallen (5.74 ERA). With secure playing time, lock him in as a weekly Start.
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