Outlook Carlos Cortes
Carlos Cortes looks to snap out of a prolonged slump as the Athletics open a six-game homestand.
Cortes has fallen into a deep freeze, batting just .167 with zero home runs over his last 14 days. Despite the slump, he remains locked in as the everyday starting right fielder for the 31-34 Athletics. His recent lack of production has caused his fantasy starting share to tumble down to 19 percent as managers lose patience.
Despite the frosty stretch, Cortes' season-long slash line remains an elite .314/.403/.484 with five homers, proving his .309 debut last season was no fluke. Our models view this current slide as a temporary deviation rather than a permanent regression. Expect his batting average and power output to normalize back toward his high baseline soon.
The Athletics play six home games this week against the Brewers and Rockies. While he starts against Milwaukee's elite Kyle Harrison (1.57 ERA), the matchups soften significantly against struggling starters Robert Gasser (4.73 ERA) and Kyle Freeland (7.81 ERA). Still, our projection models expect a modest 17.50 fantasy points this week, making it safest to Sit Cortes until his bat warms up.
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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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