Outlook Kody Clemens
Clemens flashes intriguing power spikes but high strikeout rates limit his mixed-league weekly appeal
Kody Clemens has enjoyed some spectacular moments lately, highlighting his potential by hammering a home run off a 100.1 mph pitch and falling just a homer shy of the cycle on May 30. However, consistency remains an issue for the third-place Twins (29-34), and Clemens is hitting just .204 with two home runs over his last 14 days. Despite the cold batting average, our data confirms he remains the primary starter at first base and offers multi-position utility.
A deeper look at the numbers shows his recent cold spell is actually a return to earth. Clemens' .208 average over the past week aligns closely with his .229 season average and our model's rest-of-season projection of .230. While his 19-homer pace from last season shows he has solid pop, his career stats suggest he is a low-OBP hitter who will struggle to maintain mixed-league relevance when the home runs aren't flying.
The Twins wrap up their week with a four-game home stand against the Royals. Clemens faces some tough early matchups against Seth Lugo (3.55 ERA) and Michael Wacha (3.23 ERA) before getting a shot at more vulnerable arms like Luinder Avila (4.44 ERA). Given our projection of a .189 average for the week, fantasy managers should sit him in standard formats but keep him active in deep AL-only leagues.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Joc Pederson
Joc Pederson is swinging a scorching-hot bat in Texas, emerging as a must-start power source for fantasy managers.
Pederson has been locked in over the last 14 days, batting .295 with five home runs and 12 RBIs. Serving as the primary designated hitter, his power surge is carrying a third-place Rangers team (30-32) that is currently missing key bats Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford to injuries.
This hot streak is a massive upgrade over his disappointing 2025 campaign (.181 AVG) and far outpaces our modest projection of nine homers on the year. While his current .299 average over the last month should eventually regress toward his .252 season mark, his elite .392 on-base percentage over the last two weeks makes this run believable.
Texas finishes the weekly slate with three home games against Cleveland. While Parker Messick (2.28 ERA) presents a tough matchup, Pederson should thrive in remaining matchups against Tanner Bibee (4.57 ERA) and Joey Cantillo (4.21 ERA). Verdict: Start.
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