Outlook Alec Bohm
Alec Bohm has completely turned his season around with a scorching-hot month, making him a must-start option despite some tough matchups ahead.
After a brutal start to the year, Alec Bohm has caught fire for the second-place Phillies, who currently sit at 35-30. Over his last 30 days, the everyday starting third baseman is batting .309 with six home runs and 15 RBIs. He is fully healthy and locked into his regular middle-of-the-lineup role.
Bohm's recent surge is a massive relief for fantasy managers, aligning much closer to his career baselines than his early-season struggles. While his overall .224 mark on the year still looks low, our models project him to finish with a robust .277 average and 12 homers. The power stroke he showed recently is real, and he is rapidly returning to his productive norm.
The Phillies play six road games this week, split between Toronto and Milwaukee. The matchups are mixed; Bohm gets a favorable draw against Patrick Corbin and his 3.98 ERA on Monday, but must navigate elite arms like Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison later. Given his .348 average over the last seven days, keep him active. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Brandon Valenzuela
Brandon Valenzuela is catching fire as Toronto's everyday starter, making him a highly coveted catcher option.
Valenzuela has been tearing the cover off the ball, hitting .400 with three home runs over his last seven days for the third-place Blue Jays, who are currently on a two-game winning streak. With Alejandro Kirk still sidelined on the injured list with a thumb fracture, Valenzuela has firmly secured his role as Toronto's everyday catcher.
While his 1.604 OPS over the last week is unsustainable, his overall season growth is highly encouraging. He is currently outperforming his career .256 batting average, but his excellent contact skills and strong underlying hard-hit data suggest he will remain a highly productive fantasy asset even when his hot streak cools down.
The Blue Jays have a six-game home stretch this week, though they face tough matchups against the Phillies and Yankees. While squaring off against elite arms like Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez caps his upside, Valenzuela's volume and red-hot bat make him a viable option. Verdict: Start.
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