Outlook Maxwell Muncy
Maxwell Muncy remains sidelined with a hand fracture but approaches a mid-June return window
Maxwell Muncy has not played recently while recovering from a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, an injury that has kept him out since late April. The third-place Athletics (31-34) have had to adapt, deploying Zack Gelof as the primary option at third base in Muncy's absence.
Prior to landing on the injured list, the 23-year-old infielder was batting .239 with two home runs over 26 games. Our models project a solid .250 average with eight home runs and five steals the rest of the way, which would represent a nice step forward from his .214 rookie campaign in 2025.
The Athletics are scheduled for six home games this week against the Brewers and Rockies. However, because Muncy is still completing his rehabilitation and targets a mid-June return, fantasy managers must leave him on the bench or in an IL slot for now. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Kazuma Okamoto
Okamoto's Red-Hot Form Makes Him an Essential Start This Week
Okamoto has been absolutely red-hot lately, batting .417 with a home run and four RBIs over his last six games. He has completely solidified his role as the Blue Jays' everyday starter at third base, helping Toronto (32-34) stay competitive in the AL East division as they ride a nice two-game winning streak.
While his career mark sits at .235, Okamoto's recent surge—including an outstanding .319 average over his last 14 days—proves his stance adjustments are paying off. Our models project him to finish the season with 18 home runs and a .249 average, indicating some batting average regression is coming, but his excellent power is highly sustainable.
This week, Toronto plays six home games, starting with a challenging series against Philadelphia where he'll face aces Cristopher Sanchez (1.46 ERA) and Zack Wheeler (2.31 ERA). Despite facing tough Yankees arms like Cam Schlittler (1.87 ERA) later in the week, his current premium form makes him a must-play. Verdict: Start.
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