Outlook Liam Hicks
Liam Hicks remains a premier fantasy catcher despite recent power dip
The fourth-place Marlins (33-35) continue to lean heavily on Hicks, who serves as the team's primary designated hitter while backing up behind the plate. Though his power has lagged recently with a homerless week and a .235 average over his last five games, he has still crossed the plate four times in that span. His secure middle-of-the-order role ensures consistent plate appearances regardless of recent team slumps.
While a cold .211 stretch over the last 30 days shows some regression, Hicks' overall breakout 2026 campaign (.265 average, 12 home runs, 48 RBIs) is no fluke. Our projections expect him to maintain a solid .241 average with 12 more homers over his next 174 at-bats. His excellent plate discipline and contact rates support a high-floor profile that easily paces most fantasy catchers.
The remainder of this week features a four-game stretch starting today against Arizona's vulnerable Merrill Kelly (5.71 ERA) before a trip to Pittsburgh. Hicks will have to face dominant Pirates starter Paul Skenes on Sunday, but he gets highly favorable matchups against high-WHIP pitchers like Kelly and Bubba Chandler earlier in the weekend. Keep him locked into lineups. Verdict: Start.
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Toolsy prospect primed for everyday role in Coors Field
Jordan Beck enters the season in a prime position to establish himself as a regular in the Colorado Rockies' outfield. After showing flashes of his immense raw power and athletic upside during his initial taste of the majors, the young outfielder is slated to secure an everyday starting role in right field. Playing half his games in the friendly altitude of Coors Field significantly boosts his fantasy floor and gives him an enviable environment to iron out any big-league growing pains.
Our qualitative projections expect Beck to be a notable power contributor, with a realistic path to 15 to 20 home runs if he maintains a regular lineup spot. While his aggressive plate approach and minor-league strikeout tendencies make him a batting average risk who will likely hover in the .230 to .240 range, his ability to chip in a handful of stolen bases adds a welcome layer of category flexibility. If he can refine his decision-making against big-league breaking balls, his counting stats should flourish hitting in the heart of the Rockies' order.
For fantasy managers, Beck represents an intriguing late-round upside target in drafts. He is not a finished product, but his combination of regular playing time, raw power, and the Coors Field boost makes him a high-reward option. He is best utilized as a bench outfielder with excellent matchup-based streaming appeal when the Rockies are playing at home.
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