Outlook Trevor Larnach
Trevor Larnach finds his stroke as everyday role solidifies for the Twins
Larnach has swung a hot bat recently, hitting .313 with a .421 OBP over his last six games. He remains locked in as the everyday starter in left field for the third-place Twins (30-37), who enter on a two-game slide. His path to consistent plate appearances is secure, especially with center fielder Byron Buxton currently questionable with a shoulder injury.
While his 14-day average of .200 shows his typical volatility, Larnach's season-long .259 average and .368 OBP are highly encouraging. Our models project him to finish with a .247 average and nine homers over 384 at-bats. His strong plate discipline suggests his recent on-base surge is sustainable, making him a useful depth asset rather than a fluke.
Minnesota plays six games this week, split between Detroit and St. Louis. While Troy Melton (1.74 ERA) poses a tough challenge, Larnach draws highly favorable matchups against Keider Montero (3.95 ERA), Framber Valdez (4.21 ERA), and Kyle Leahy (4.42 ERA). With steady playing time and several vulnerable opposing starters on tap, he is an appealing option. Verdict: Stream.
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Outlook Casey Schmitt
Casey Schmitt's incredible power surge makes him a must-start multi-positional asset.
Schmitt has been on a tear, hitting nine home runs with 20 RBI and a .268 batting average over his last 30 days of play. He has stepped into a primary outfield role for the fourth-place Giants (27-39) due to a quad injury to Heliot Ramos. This defensive versatility has secured him everyday at-bats across the diamond, making him a crucial piece of the lineup.
With a career-high 15 home runs already under his belt, Schmitt has far surpassed his previous season-best marks. While our rest-of-season projection expected a much more modest power output, his current run shows real developmental growth, even if his low walk rate suggests some batting average regression is inevitable.
The Giants have a six-game home slate this week, starting with favorable matchups against Washington's Miles Mikolas, who carries a high 6.33 ERA, and Andrew Alvarez. Although a weekend meeting with Chicago's Ben Brown and his elite 1.74 ERA is daunting, a closing game against Colin Rea (4.76 ERA) offers another great opportunity for runs, making Schmitt a must-play.
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