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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Outlook Kevin McGonigle
Rookie Sensation Kevin McGonigle Continues to Shine in Tigers Infield
The rookie infielder has been on a tear, batting .333 with a stellar .429 OBP over his last 11 games, highlighted by his first career walk-off hit. Although the fifth-place Tigers reside at the bottom of the AL Central with a 27-39 record, McGonigle has fully seized the everyday shortstop role while veteran Javier Baez remains on the injured list.
Our data suggests this rookie breakout is entirely legitimate, supported by his strong .291 career average over 63 games. While our models project some eventual power regression, his exceptional eye at the plate and elite contact skills make him a highly sustainable asset for batting average and runs.
Detroit faces a six-game divisional slate this week against Minnesota and first-place Cleveland. McGonigle draws several favorable matchups against high-ERA starters like Joey Cantillo, though he will end the week with a tougher test against Gavin Williams. Our weekly projection expects a robust .310 batting average and a strong .416 OBP, making him a mandatory Start.
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