Outlook Bo Bichette
Bo Bichette is heating up at the plate and sliding into a premier role for the shorthanded Mets.
Bichette has been on a tear lately, batting .375 over the last week and .311 over his last 12 games. With superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor currently sidelined on the injured list, Bichette has stepped in as the everyday starter at shortstop for the fifth-place Mets (29-36).
While his slow start was a major concern, his recent surge aligns much closer to our season projection of a .281 batting average and his elite career baseline. Expect his over-the-fence power to return soon, as his excellent bat-to-ball skills make this hot streak a genuine return to form rather than a fluke.
The Mets have a six-game home stretch facing St. Louis and Atlanta, where Bichette will navigate tough matchups against Bryce Elder (2.73 ERA) alongside more generous targets like Dustin May (4.59 ERA). Our models project him for a highly productive week, making him a must-start option.
Updated 11 hrs ago
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Outlook Zack Gelof
Hot-Hitting Zack Gelof Set to Feast on Favorable Matchups
Zack Gelof is swinging a blazing-hot bat for the third-place Athletics, hitting .356 with a stellar .396 OBP over his last 14 days of play. With teammate Maxwell Muncy still sidelined on the injured list with a fractured hand, Gelof is running hot and remains securely locked into his role as the team's everyday starter at third base.
Although he hasn't homered in his last 12 games, this current contact surge is a massive upgrade over his frustrating .211 career average from 2024. While his batting average is bound to regress toward our projected .222 rest-of-season mark, his underlying power-speed profile remains intact as he chases our rest-of-season projection of eight homers and eight steals.
The Athletics host a six-game homestand this week. After a difficult Monday matchup against Milwaukee's ace Kyle Harrison, Gelof gets to feast on highly vulnerable opposing arms, including Brandon Sproat and Colorado's Kyle Freeland who both carry ERAs well over 6.00. Ride his hot streak and lock him into your lineups. Verdict: Start.
Updated 11 hrs ago
