Outlook Carter Jensen
Jensen Mired in Deep June Slump as Royals Prepare for Six-Game Homestand
The fourth-place Royals are riding a two-game win streak but find themselves at 27-39 on the year. Their young catcher, Carter Jensen, is currently mired in a deep slump, batting just .115 with 12 strikeouts over his last seven days, though he remains the team's primary starter behind the plate. With star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. currently questionable with knee soreness, the Kansas City lineup around Jensen is feeling the strain.
Jensen's recent cold spell has dragged his season average down to .213, a far cry from the .300 mark he teased in a brief 20-game sample last season. However, our models suggest patience is warranted; his overall season projection of a .242 batting average and 14 home runs aligns with his strong walk rate and raw power, indicating his current .152 clip over the last fortnight is a temporary rookie wall rather than a permanent regression.
Kansas City hosts a six-game homestand starting Tuesday with matchups against Texas and Houston. Jensen will face a mixed bag of arms, including manageable matchups against Tatsuya Imai (5.24 ERA) and Mike Burrows (5.77 ERA), though Spencer Arrighetti (1.94 ERA) looms on Sunday. Given his current contact issues and a projected .205 average for the week, it is best to leave him on the bench. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Bryson Stott
Bryson Stott Slumping Ahead of Demanding Six-Game Road Trip
Bryson Stott continues to serve as the everyday second baseman for the second-place Phillies, who currently hold a 35-30 record. However, Stott is mired in a severe slump, batting just .128 with a .209 OBP over his last 14 days. Despite the lack of contact, he remains locked into his everyday middle-infield role and has managed to chip in a stolen base during this cold stretch.
While his current .218 season average is a major disappointment compared to his career norm of around .250, our season projections expect a bounce-back. Our models project Stott to finish with a .257 average, 10 home runs, and 20 stolen bases. Given his history of 20+ steal seasons, his current 11 swipes indicate his speed remains a highly sustainable asset, making him a strong buy-low candidate.
The upcoming week features a six-game road trip, starting with three games against Toronto before facing a dominant Milwaukee pitching staff. While a matchup against Patrick Corbin (3.98 ERA) is favorable, Stott must also contend with elite arms like Jacob Misiorowski (1.50 ERA) and Kyle Harrison (1.57 ERA). Given his recent struggles and these difficult matchups, he is best left on fantasy benches. Verdict: Sit.
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