Outlook Coby Mayo
Coby Mayo's Power Surge Offsets Strikeout Woes Ahead of Busy Seven-Game Week
The fourth-place Orioles are looking to snap a two-game slide with Coby Mayo locked in as their everyday third baseman. Over the last 14 days, Mayo has flashed major pop with three home runs and seven RBIs in nine games, though he has battled 12 strikeouts. He is fully past a late-May lower back issue and has completely secured the hot corner with Jordan Westburg out for the year.
Mayo’s high-strikeout, high-power profile is playing out exactly as expected, with his recent .576 slugging percentage over the last two weeks vastly outperforming his career baseline. While his .242 average in that stretch will likely regress toward our .225 rest-of-season projection due to a 36% strikeout rate, his immense raw power makes the streak sustainable. Fantasy managers should expect elite pop but be prepared to stomach a low batting average.
Baltimore plays seven home games this week, beginning with a tough four-game set against Seattle's strong rotation, including Emerson Hancock and Bryan Woo. The matchups ease up over the weekend against San Diego, highlighted by a highly favorable matchup against Griffin Canning and his 6.34 ERA. Given the high-volume schedule and his immense home run upside, Mayo is a recommended Start in standard leagues.
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Outlook Sal Stewart
Sal Stewart Aims to Break Out of Slump Against Favorable Matchups
Reds infielder Sal Stewart has cooled off significantly of late, batting just .174 with eight strikeouts over his last six games. Despite this slide and Cincinnati sitting last in the NL Central on a four-game losing streak, Stewart remains locked into an everyday role. His playing time is incredibly secure, especially with star teammate Elly De La Cruz currently sidelined with a hamstring strain.
Though his power has slipped with zero home runs over his last 14 days, Stewart's season-long totals of 12 homers and 10 steals over 64 games showcase his dynamic upside. This cold spell is a minor rookie speed bump rather than a permanent regression, and our models expect him to quickly bounce back toward our season projection of a solid .263 batting average.
The Reds have six games scheduled this week, starting on the road against San Diego before returning home to face Arizona. Stewart will draw several highly exploitable matchups against struggling pitchers like Lucas Giolito and Zac Gallen, offering the perfect opportunity for a major offensive rebound. Lock him into your lineups as a weekly Start.
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