Outlook Troy Johnston
Troy Johnston is hitting for a high average and showing decent speed, making him a solid option in deeper leagues.
Johnston has been red-hot of late, batting .348 over his last seven days with two runs and four RBI. He is locked into an everyday outfield role for the last-place Rockies, who are currently on a four-game losing streak. With Tyler Freeman dealing with a head injury, Johnston's playing time remains highly secure.
While his current .314 batting average is impressive, our models project some regression toward a .257 mark rest-of-season. His lack of over-the-fence power—having hit only two home runs this year—caps his fantasy ceiling. However, his elite contact skills and speed chip-ins make his high-average profile sustainable for now.
Colorado has a six-game slate this week, featuring three home matchups against Cubs pitchers with ERAs over 4.70. Over the weekend, he faces Oakland's staff, including a tough Gage Jump but a friendlier matchup against Jeffrey Springs. Given his hot hand and favorable matchups, he is a solid play in deeper leagues. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Spencer Horwitz
Spencer Horwitz remains red-hot at the top of the Pirates' lineup as a premier OBP booster.
Spencer Horwitz has been red-hot for the third-place Pirates, carrying a stellar .320 batting average and a .414 OBP over his last 14 days. This hot streak includes three home runs, highlighted by a leadoff blast on June 7. Serving as Pittsburgh's primary starter at first base, he has cemented his everyday role in the lineup.
While our season projection of a .256 average and nine home runs suggests some regression, Horwitz is already blowing past those expectations. Through 61 games, he is batting .286 with eight home runs and an outstanding .394 OBP. His elite plate discipline, shown by 33 walks to just 29 strikeouts, makes his high-OBP profile highly sustainable.
The Pirates play six home games this week, beginning with a series against the Dodgers where Horwitz faces a vulnerable Eric Lauer (5.74 ERA) and a tougher Justin Wrobleski (2.62 ERA). He finishes with three games against Miami, including a matchup with Sandy Alcantara (4.43 ERA). Backed by our projected .311 average this week, he is a confident weekly option. Start.
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