Outlook Josh Naylor
Josh Naylor stays hot at the plate, gearing up for highly favorable road matchups.
Josh Naylor is batting .300 over the last seven days, providing steady contact for the first-place Mariners, who sit at 34-32 in the AL West. Naylor shook off a physical plunking against the Tigers last week and remains locked in as Seattle's everyday starter at first base. With key injuries to the lineup, his presence in the heart of the order is highly secure.
Although Naylor has only hit one home run over his last 30 days, his .273 batting average in that span aligns closely with our season projection of a .272 mark. His speed remains a surprising asset with 12 stolen bases already, comfortably pacing to beat our projection of nine. Expect his power to bounce back toward his career norms soon.
This week, the Mariners play a full seven-game road slate against Baltimore and Washington. Naylor faces highly favorable matchups, drawing struggling pitchers such as Trevor Rogers, who carries a 6.58 ERA, and Miles Mikolas with a 6.33 ERA. Our weekly projection forecasts a strong .314 average and active run-production. Start him with confidence.
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Outlook Spencer Horwitz
Spencer Horwitz remains red-hot at the top of the Pirates' lineup as a premier OBP booster.
Spencer Horwitz has been red-hot for the third-place Pirates, carrying a stellar .320 batting average and a .414 OBP over his last 14 days. This hot streak includes three home runs, highlighted by a leadoff blast on June 7. Serving as Pittsburgh's primary starter at first base, he has cemented his everyday role in the lineup.
While our season projection of a .256 average and nine home runs suggests some regression, Horwitz is already blowing past those expectations. Through 61 games, he is batting .286 with eight home runs and an outstanding .394 OBP. His elite plate discipline, shown by 33 walks to just 29 strikeouts, makes his high-OBP profile highly sustainable.
The Pirates play six home games this week, beginning with a series against the Dodgers where Horwitz faces a vulnerable Eric Lauer (5.74 ERA) and a tougher Justin Wrobleski (2.62 ERA). He finishes with three games against Miami, including a matchup with Sandy Alcantara (4.43 ERA). Backed by our projected .311 average this week, he is a confident weekly option. Start.
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