Outlook Jorge Soler
Jorge Soler sidelined by hip irritation amid ongoing power outage
Jorge Soler's status is up in the air after exiting Wednesday's game with left hip irritation, adding more misery to the last-place Angels (24-39). He serves as the primary designated hitter but has struggled recently, batting .244 with zero home runs over his last 14 days.
Soler has struggled to find his signature power stroke, hitting just two home runs over the last 30 days. However, our models project him to finish with 12 home runs and 39 RBIs. While a repeat of his career-high 36 homers is unlikely, his track record suggests this current power drought is a fluke.
The Angels have three games left this week on the road against the rival Dodgers. Soler faces a brutal slate, including a matchup against ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who boasts a pristine 2.86 ERA. Given the looming injury concern and difficult matchups, fantasy managers should keep him benched. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Max Clark
Tigers top prospect Max Clark destroys Triple-A pitching as major league promotion rumors swirl
Max Clark is absolutely tearing up Triple-A Toledo, most recently launching back-to-back homers and flashing elite sprint speed. While he has not yet made his major league debut and is not currently on the active roster for the fourth-place Tigers (25-38), a promotion feels imminent. Detroit's primary center fielder, Parker Meadows, remains sidelined on the 60-day injured list with an arm fracture, leaving a massive opening for the young star.
Our data shows no major league stats for the 21-year-old rookie, but his underlying minor league performance is spectacular. He is regularly flashing exit velocities over 108 mph alongside game-changing speed, suggesting his dynamic power-speed profile is entirely real. While there will be a natural adjustment period once he faces big-league pitching, his elite ceiling makes him one of the premier stash candidates in all of fantasy baseball.
Looking ahead, Detroit has three home games remaining this week against a tough Seattle starting rotation. Because Clark is still awaiting his official promotion, he cannot be used in active weekly lineups for these upcoming games. However, fantasy managers in standard and keeper formats should proactively add him now before the call-up is official. Verdict: Hold.
Updated 3 days ago
