Outlook Oswald Peraza
Oswald Peraza locks down everyday role for Angels but faces brutal matchups this week
Peraza has been a reliable contributor for the fifth-place Angels, batting .261 with three home runs and a pair of steals over his last 30 days. With second baseman Vaughn Grissom currently dealing with side tightness, Peraza has fully secured his role as the everyday starter at second base. This guaranteed playing time in the middle infield makes him a highly active and appealing target in deeper fantasy leagues.
While our models project a rest-of-season decline toward a .217 batting average, Peraza has comfortably beat expectations this year, sporting a much-improved .270 mark with seven home runs and seven steals. Although a high strikeout rate signals some impending regression, his current power-speed profile makes him far more productive than his previous career baselines suggest.
The Angels play six home games this week, but the schedule features daunting matchups against tough starters like Spencer Arrighetti, who carries a microscopic 1.94 ERA, and ace Shane McClanahan. Given these challenging opposing pitchers, it will be difficult for him to sustain his recent success over the coming days. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Maxwell Muncy
Maxwell Muncy remains sidelined with a hand fracture but approaches a mid-June return window
Maxwell Muncy has not played recently while recovering from a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, an injury that has kept him out since late April. The third-place Athletics (31-34) have had to adapt, deploying Zack Gelof as the primary option at third base in Muncy's absence.
Prior to landing on the injured list, the 23-year-old infielder was batting .239 with two home runs over 26 games. Our models project a solid .250 average with eight home runs and five steals the rest of the way, which would represent a nice step forward from his .214 rookie campaign in 2025.
The Athletics are scheduled for six home games this week against the Brewers and Rockies. However, because Muncy is still completing his rehabilitation and targets a mid-June return, fantasy managers must leave him on the bench or in an IL slot for now. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 2 days ago
