Outlook Travis Bazzana
Travis Bazzana remains a highly valuable fantasy option as he anchors the first-place Guardians' lineup.
The everyday starter at second base has cooled off over the last seven days, batting just .167, but his overall month remains impressive with a .291 average over his last 30 games. He has locked down the leadoff spot for the first-place Guardians, who currently hold a 37-30 record. Fully healthy, Bazzana continues to provide high-upside speed and pop from the top of the order.
His hot start is backed by stellar pedigree, and our models project him to settle into a strong .275 average with 12 home runs and 11 stolen bases on the year. While his recent dip in on-base percentage over the past week shows some rookie volatility, his 36-game career sample with a .271 average and nine steals suggests these elite speed-and-contact tools are entirely sustainable.
Cleveland plays six home games this week, starting with a tough series against the Yankees where they will face Gerrit Cole and his elite 2.00 ERA. However, the schedule eases up against Detroit, offering a highly favorable matchup against Jack Flaherty and his 5.52 ERA. With his locked-in volume and stolen base upside, Bazzana is a mandatory start this week.
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Outlook Brandon Marsh
Brandon Marsh's Blistering Hot Streak Makes Him a Must-Start Hitter
Brandon Marsh is on an absolute tear, batting .500 with three home runs and six RBIs over his last six games for the second-place Phillies (35-30). With Johan Rojas suspended, Marsh is locked in as the everyday left fielder. He enters the week riding a three-game homer streak and carrying a league-leading .338 batting average.
While our rest-of-season models project a conservative .260 average, Marsh's historic ability to run a high BABIP indicates his contact skills are elite. Some regression is inevitable, but his improved splits against left-handed pitching make him more than just a short-term platoon option.
The Phillies play six road games this week, facing Toronto and Milwaukee. He will contend with tough arms like Jacob Misiorowski (1.50 ERA) and Kyle Harrison (1.57 ERA), but gets an easier matchup against Patrick Corbin (3.98 ERA). Ride his hot streak and keep him active. Verdict: Start.
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