Outlook Matt McLain
Matt McLain's recent power surge makes him a must-start middle infield option
McLain has been absolutely sizzling over the last seven days, batting .333 with three home runs and a massive 1.000 slugging percentage. His power surge is a vital lift for the fifth-place Reds (31-33), who are looking to break out of a four-game losing streak. With fellow infielder Elly De La Cruz sidelined on the injured list with a hamstring strain, McLain's role as the everyday second baseman is locked down and more critical than ever.
While McLain's season-long batting average sits at a cold .201, his recent tear shows flashes of his high-upside career baseline. Our models project him to finish with a .239 average, 12 home runs, and 12 stolen bases over 485 at-bats. While his current 1.412 weekly OPS will inevitably regress, his combination of pop and speed is highly sustainable as his overall ratios normalize.
The Reds have a six-game slate this week, starting on the road against San Diego where McLain gets look at Walker Buehler (4.53 ERA) and Lucas Giolito (4.86 ERA), followed by a home series against Arizona featuring a highly favorable matchup against Zac Gallen (5.74 ERA). Driven by his elite current form and secure volume, our model projects him for nearly 20 fantasy points this week. Start him.
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Outlook Dominic Canzone
Dominic Canzone's red-hot power surge makes him a premier weekly stream.
Canzone has been absolutely on fire for the first-place Mariners (34-32), batting .400 with four home runs and a massive 1.286 OPS over his last 14 days. Securely locked in as Seattle's everyday designated hitter, his recent power display—highlighted by a mammoth 451-foot blast on June 6—is crucial for a lineup currently missing key hitters like Cal Raleigh. His roster share is rising quickly as fantasy managers notice this hot streak.
While our rest-of-season projection remains conservative, forecasting a .242 average and seven additional homers, Canzone's current .271 mark and .521 slugging percentage across 57 games represent a genuine breakout. His career history shows steady year-over-year improvement in average and on-base percentage, indicating his hot stretch is more than just a passing fluke.
The Mariners have seven road matchups on tap this week, presenting a high volume of plate appearances. He draws favorable matchups against high-ERA starters like Trevor Rogers (6.58 ERA), Chris Bassitt (5.27 ERA), and Miles Mikolas (6.33 ERA). With such a friendly slate, he is a premier target to plug into lineups. Verdict: Stream.
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