Outlook Spencer Steer
Spencer Steer stays red-hot as the primary engine of the Reds' offense
Steer has been on a tear, batting .303 with four home runs and 24 runs scored over his last 30 days, highlighted by a multi-homer game on June 2. Despite the 31-30 Reds sitting fifth in a competitive NL Central, Steer remains locked in as the everyday starter at first base. His elite production is especially crucial now with star teammate Elly De La Cruz sidelined on the injured list with a hamstring strain.
This hot stretch, including a .950 OPS over the last fortnight, easily outpaces our projection of a .240 average and 12 home runs. While some regression toward his career .247 mark is expected, Steer's improved walk rate and reduced strikeouts over the last 14 days suggest his current form is a sustainable step forward rather than a fluke.
Cincinnati travels to St. Louis for three weekend games. Steer draws highly favorable matchups against Kyle Leahy (4.25 ERA) and Matthew Liberatore (4.35 ERA) before facing the tougher Michael McGreevy (2.98 ERA) on Sunday. With high-end counting stats and elite current form, he must be locked in. Verdict: Start.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Colson Montgomery
Colson Montgomery’s elite power surge makes him a weekly start despite batting average struggles.
Montgomery is locked in as the everyday shortstop for the second-place White Sox, who hold a 33-29 record. Though batting just .192 over the last seven days, his power remains active with two home runs. With key teammate Munetaka Murakami on the injured list, Montgomery's bat is more vital to the offense than ever.
Montgomery has already slugged 15 homers, pacing well ahead of our 19-home run season projection and mirroring his 21-homer rookie campaign. His current .222 average aligns perfectly with his career profile, proving his elite power is highly sustainable even if contact struggles continue to limit his batting average floor.
For the rest of the week, Chicago faces a struggling Philadelphia rotation featuring Jesus Luzardo, Andrew Painter, and Aaron Nola, who all currently carry ERAs over 4.40. Take advantage of these highly favorable pitching matchups and keep him in your lineup. Verdict: Start.
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