Outlook Bo Bichette
Bo Bichette is heating up at the plate and sliding into a premier role for the shorthanded Mets.
Bichette has been on a tear lately, batting .375 over the last week and .311 over his last 12 games. With superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor currently sidelined on the injured list, Bichette has stepped in as the everyday starter at shortstop for the fifth-place Mets (29-36).
While his slow start was a major concern, his recent surge aligns much closer to our season projection of a .281 batting average and his elite career baseline. Expect his over-the-fence power to return soon, as his excellent bat-to-ball skills make this hot streak a genuine return to form rather than a fluke.
The Mets have a six-game home stretch facing St. Louis and Atlanta, where Bichette will navigate tough matchups against Bryce Elder (2.73 ERA) alongside more generous targets like Dustin May (4.59 ERA). Our models project him for a highly productive week, making him a must-start option.
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Outlook Miguel Vargas
Miguel Vargas Stays Red-Hot Heading Into Six-Game Home Slate
Vargas is on fire, slashing .333/.448/.625 with two homers and seven RBIs over his last six games. The second-place White Sox (34-31) have relied heavily on his production, especially with slugger Munetaka Murakami sidelined with a hamstring strain. As the primary third baseman, Vargas continues to secure everyday playing time.
While our preseason models projected Vargas for 14 home runs and five stolen bases over 504 at-bats, he has already blown past those expectations with 15 home runs and nine steals in just 64 games. His current .373 on-base percentage is backed by elite plate discipline, meaning this breakout is sustainable.
The White Sox play six home games this week, featuring matchups against Atlanta and the Dodgers. Vargas faces some tough arms like Chris Sale (2.23 ERA), but he gets relief against Emmet Sheehan (4.89 ERA). Our models project Vargas to compile 4.4 runs and 1.4 home runs, making him an easy play. Weekly Verdict: Start.
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