Outlook David Hamilton
Speed Specialist Carves Out Role in Milwaukee Infield
David Hamilton entered the 2026 season looking to establish himself in a highly competitive Milwaukee infield. While primarily competing with Brice Turang and Joey Ortiz for regular repetitions, Hamilton's versatility across multiple dirt positions keeps his path to plate appearances viable. At 28 years old, he is in his physical prime and possesses the defensive flexibility that modern managers love, making him a constant threat to enter the starting lineup whenever a teammate needs a breather or falls into a slump.
From a categorical perspective, Hamilton is a specialized asset whose primary fantasy contribution is game-changing speed. Our models project him for a .227 batting average and 15 stolen bases over a limited sample of 128 at-bats, showing his immense efficiency on the basepaths. While his career stats suggest a low-power profile with single-digit home run expectations, his ability to draw walks at a decent clip helps elevate his on-base percentage, ensuring he can utilize his elite wheels when he does reach first base.
Ultimately, Hamilton remains a specialized speed play rather than a well-rounded five-category contributor. Because he is currently projected for a utility role rather than a locked-in everyday starting spot, he is best utilized as a bench option in deeper leagues or as a streaming target in standard formats when injuries strike. If he can secure more consistent playing time, his potential to steal 30-plus bases makes him a high-upside bench stash.
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Outlook A.J. Ewing
Rookie Sparkplug A.J. Ewing Flashes Elite Speed as Everyday Center Fielder
The rookie speedster has been on fire over the last week, batting .318 with three stolen bases over his last six games. Despite the fifth-place Mets (29-36) sitting at the bottom of the NL East, Ewing has secured the everyday center field job with Luis Robert Jr. and Tyrone Taylor sidelined on the injured list. His spectacular defense and sparkplug offense make him a fixture in New York's current lineup.
While his overall .259 average closely aligns with our season projection of .265, Ewing is displaying far more speed than anticipated, already swiping seven bags in just 25 games. His short, lightning-fast swing has limited his power to just one home run, but his elite speed and high walk rate support a highly sustainable runs profile. Expect his average to hover around .265 with robust stolen base contributions going forward.
The Mets play six home games this week, starting with three against St. Louis before hosting Atlanta. Ewing faces some tough matchups against Bryce Elder (2.73 ERA) and Spencer Strider, but also gets favorable looks at high-ERA righties like Dustin May (4.59 ERA) and Andre Pallante (4.10 ERA). Our weekly models project nearly three runs and close to two stolen bases, making him a strong fantasy option. Verdict: Start.
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