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.
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Outlook David Hamilton
Speed Specialist Carves Out Role in Milwaukee Infield
David Hamilton entered the 2026 season looking to establish himself in a highly competitive Milwaukee infield. While primarily competing with Brice Turang and Joey Ortiz for regular repetitions, Hamilton's versatility across multiple dirt positions keeps his path to plate appearances viable. At 28 years old, he is in his physical prime and possesses the defensive flexibility that modern managers love, making him a constant threat to enter the starting lineup whenever a teammate needs a breather or falls into a slump.
From a categorical perspective, Hamilton is a specialized asset whose primary fantasy contribution is game-changing speed. Our models project him for a .227 batting average and 15 stolen bases over a limited sample of 128 at-bats, showing his immense efficiency on the basepaths. While his career stats suggest a low-power profile with single-digit home run expectations, his ability to draw walks at a decent clip helps elevate his on-base percentage, ensuring he can utilize his elite wheels when he does reach first base.
Ultimately, Hamilton remains a specialized speed play rather than a well-rounded five-category contributor. Because he is currently projected for a utility role rather than a locked-in everyday starting spot, he is best utilized as a bench option in deeper leagues or as a streaming target in standard formats when injuries strike. If he can secure more consistent playing time, his potential to steal 30-plus bases makes him a high-upside bench stash.
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