Outlook Matt McLain
McLain Seeks Spark in St. Louis as Reds Address Key Injuries
McLain is currently mired in a deep slump, batting just .125 over his last 14 days for the fifth-place Reds (31-30). Fortunately for his playing time, with superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz recently landing on the injured list, his role as Cincinnati's everyday second baseman remains completely secure.
While his current .193 season average is highly disappointing, our models expect positive regression back toward his .239 projected baseline. Given his strong 2025 track record where he hit 15 home runs and stole 18 bags, fantasy managers should preach patience and expect his power-speed combination to resurface soon.
Cincinnati has three road games remaining this week in St. Louis, featuring highly favorable matchups against Kyle Leahy and Matthew Liberatore, who both carry ERAs over 4.20, before facing a tougher Michael McGreevy on Sunday. Despite the soft weekend matchups, McLain's deep slump makes him a risky play, so he is a Sit for now.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook David Hamilton
Speed-first infielder David Hamilton is a prime weekly stream with Coors Field on the horizon.
Hamilton has been a spark plug for the first-place Brewers (37-22), batting .278 with three stolen bases and five runs over his last seven days. Serving as a primary backup across the infield, his playing time remains secure thanks to his defense and game-changing speed. His recent highlight-reel plays have helped stabilize a Milwaukee lineup looking to maintain their lead in the NL Central.
While his .222 average over the last 30 days is a ratio risk, it aligns perfectly with our season projection of .227. Hamilton's true value lies in his elite wheels; his 13 stolen bases this year build upon his established career marks of 33 and 22 swipes. He remains a premium specialist whose speed-driven output is supported by our models.
The remainder of the week offers a dream schedule, starting with Adrian Houser (5.83 ERA) today before heading to Coors Field. The Rockies' rotation of Ryan Feltner, Tanner Gordon (6.37 ERA), and Kyle Freeland (8.06 ERA) offers incredibly favorable matchups for Hamilton to rack up runs and stolen bases. Verdict: Start.
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