Outlook Colton Cowser
Colton Cowser’s Power Surge Fuels Hitting Resurgence in Baltimore
Cowser is absolutely scorching, batting .361 with four homers and 10 RBIs over his last 14 days. This resurgence has been a bright spot for the fourth-place Orioles (31-35), who are looking to break out of a two-game slide. With Dylan Beavers sidelined by an oblique injury, Cowser has locked in crucial playing time, currently operating as a premium backup across all three outfield spots and forcing his way into the lineup.
While Cowser's .339 average over the last 30 days is a major departure from his lifetime .227 mark, a swing adjustment adding a leg kick has unlocked real power. Our models project a .218 average and eight home runs for the remainder of the season, suggesting his current run is an extreme hot streak, but his historical 24-homer power from 2024 shows he has the pedigree to outperform those conservative rest-of-season numbers.
The Orioles play seven home games this week, beginning with a tough four-game set against Seattle's rotation, featuring the stingy Emerson Hancock (2.80 ERA). Fortunately, the weekend brings highly favorable matchups against San Diego, including Griffin Canning and his bloated 6.34 ERA. Ride the hot hand and slot him in as a standard starter. 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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