Outlook J.P. Crawford
Crawford's Red-Hot Surge Clouded by Late-Week Hand Injury
Crawford has been absolutely tearing it up, batting .351 with four home runs and eight runs scored over his last ten games. This offensive explosion has kept the first-place Mariners (34-32) atop the AL West division despite their current one-game slide. However, Crawford is questionable for the upcoming week due to a hand injury suffered on June 5, which threatens his role as Seattle's primary shortstop.
Prior to this hot streak, Crawford was turning in a typical patient but low-impact campaign, batting .228 with ten home runs. While his recent .703 slugging percentage over the last fortnight is impressive, our models project a rest-of-season average of .240, suggesting regression is imminent. Expect his power to cool down, though his strong walk rate should keep his on-base percentage stable.
If active, Crawford faces an inviting seven-game road trip against vulnerable pitching staffs in Baltimore and Washington. Seattle's matchups feature several struggling starters, including Trevor Rogers (6.58 ERA) and Miles Mikolas (6.33 ERA). However, due to the high probability of missed games from his hand injury, the safest weekly move is to keep him benched. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 11 hrs ago
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Outlook Cole Young
Cole Young is locked in as a prime middle-infield option for the first-place Mariners during a soft road trip.
Cole Young has been swinging a hot bat, hitting .333 over his last seven games with eight hits and a .385 on-base percentage. His steady play has helped the first-place Mariners (34-32) maintain their lead in the AL West. With J.P. Crawford currently questionable due to a hand injury, Young's everyday starting role at second base is as secure as ever.
While this recent hot stretch is highly encouraging, Young's .304 average over the last 14 days contrasts with his .227 mark over the past month. Our models project him to settle in around a .233 batting average with modest power and speed, including eight projected home runs and eight steals. Expect some long-term regression to his career .230 baseline, but his current contact-oriented approach is highly productive.
The Mariners head out on a seven-game road trip, facing the Orioles and Nationals in highly favorable matchups. Young will benefit from facing several struggling pitchers, including Trevor Rogers (6.58 ERA) and Miles Mikolas (6.33 ERA). Given the high-volume week and soft matchups, our models project him to be a highly profitable lineup insertion. Verdict: Start.
Updated 11 hrs ago
