Outlook Moises Ballesteros
Ballesteros eyes Coors Field breakout to snap cold streak
The young slugger is showing vital signs of life, batting .375 over his last seven days to help steady a cold stretch where he hit just .156 over the last month. Despite that slump, he remains locked into a regular lineup role as the primary designated hitter for the fourth-place Cubs, who currently hold a 34-32 record. His secure playing time keeps him firmly on the fantasy radar during Chicago's push.
Although he has experienced a recent power outage with zero home runs over his last 30 days, his underlying profile remains promising. Our models project him to bounce back toward a solid .261 batting average with 10 home runs by the end of the year. Given his impressive raw power and strong contact skills, this recent slide looks like a temporary rookie adjustment rather than a fluke.
The Cubs head out for a six-game road trip, highlighted by three games in Colorado's hitter-friendly environment against struggling starters like Michael Lorenzen and his 8.33 ERA. Our weekly projection expects a .243 average and increased run production, making this a prime opportunity to insert him into lineups. Verdict: Stream.
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Outlook Maxwell Muncy
Maxwell Muncy remains sidelined with a hand fracture but approaches a mid-June return window
Maxwell Muncy has not played recently while recovering from a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, an injury that has kept him out since late April. The third-place Athletics (31-34) have had to adapt, deploying Zack Gelof as the primary option at third base in Muncy's absence.
Prior to landing on the injured list, the 23-year-old infielder was batting .239 with two home runs over 26 games. Our models project a solid .250 average with eight home runs and five steals the rest of the way, which would represent a nice step forward from his .214 rookie campaign in 2025.
The Athletics are scheduled for six home games this week against the Brewers and Rockies. However, because Muncy is still completing his rehabilitation and targets a mid-June return, fantasy managers must leave him on the bench or in an IL slot for now. Verdict: Sit.
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