Outlook Ivan Herrera
Ivan Herrera Slumping But Retains Consistent Lineup Value for Cardinals
Herrera is in a rut, batting .160 over his last seven days and .200 over his last 14 days. However, the second-place Cardinals are rolling on a four-game winning streak with a 35-28 record. Herrera remains heavily utilized as the team's primary designated hitter and backup catcher.
His recent slump is a clear outlier compared to his track record. He hit .284 with 19 home runs last season, and our models project him to finish with a .267 average and 12 homers this year. Expect his performance to regress upward to his proven career baselines soon.
The Cardinals play six road games this week. Herrera faces tough matchups against Christian Scott (2.50 ERA) and Joe Ryan (3.07 ERA), but gets a break against Connor Prielipp (5.15 ERA). Due to his catcher eligibility and regular DH volume, he remains a solid weekly option. Start him.
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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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