Outlook Jac Caglianone
Jac Caglianone's red-hot streak is put on ice by a shoulder injury, clouding his weekly outlook.
Caglianone has been absolutely tearing it up over the last week, batting .389 with a 1.133 OPS and a home run. However, the everyday right fielder's hot streak was interrupted when he exited on June 6 with right shoulder soreness, leaving his status questionable. He is a major piece for the fourth-place Royals, who enter the week at 27-39 and riding a modest two-game win streak.
While his recent .389 batting average over the last seven days is a clear outlier, Caglianone's year-over-year growth is highly encouraging. He has raised his average from a dismal .157 last year to a respectable .250 this season, which actually beats our season projection of .236. If he can avoid a lengthy injured list stint, his improved plate discipline and double-digit power remain sustainable for the rest of the season.
The Royals have a six-game home stretch scheduled, starting with three against Texas and three against Houston. While there are some highly targetable matchups on tap, notably Houston's Tatsuya Imai with his 5.24 ERA and Mike Burrows at 5.77, the uncertainty surrounding Caglianone's shoulder makes him too risky to lock into weekly lineups. Play it safe and bench him until he is cleared. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Cole Carrigg
Rockies Prospect Cole Carrigg Shines in Triple-A, But Awaits Call-Up
Carrigg has been tearing up Triple-A with a sparkling .335 batting average and jaw-dropping defensive plays. However, he has yet to make his major league debut for the last-place Rockies, who are currently mired in a four-game losing streak. Despite injuries to other Colorado outfielders like Brenton Doyle, Carrigg has not yet been added to the active roster.
Because Carrigg is a rookie without major league experience, our models do not have active big-league projections for him yet. His impressive minor-league numbers suggest he has real staying power once he arrives, but fantasy managers must remain patient. He is a high-priority stash in dynasty leagues but lacks immediate redraft value.
Colorado has six games scheduled this week, featuring matchups at home against the Cubs and on the road against the Athletics. Since Carrigg remains in the minors, he will not provide any fantasy production for your lineup this week. Leave him on your bench or waiver wire for now.
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