Outlook Braden Montgomery
Top prospect Braden Montgomery tearing up Triple-A, looming as high-upside stash for White Sox
Though Montgomery has yet to debut in the majors, our data shows him tearing up Triple-A, where he is slashing .299/.372/.486 with 10 home runs. The second-place White Sox (34-31) are currently dealing with several outfield injuries, including Austin Hays and Everson Pereira. Montgomery is not yet on the active major league roster, but his arrival feels imminent.
With no major league track record or active projections, we must rely on his minor league dominance and elite raw power to project his rest-of-season value. While rookies often face an adjustment period against big-league breaking stuff, his high-walk, high-power profile makes him a premier stash candidate whose raw power could provide a major boost to fantasy lineups.
Chicago plays six home games this week against Atlanta and the Dodgers, featuring challenging matchups against aces Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. While Montgomery remains in the minors for now and will not face these pitchers, his high-upside profile makes him a must-stash player in competitive formats. Verdict: Hold.
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Outlook Jake McCarthy
Jake McCarthy Capitalizes on Everyday Role with Elite Speed and Hot Bat
Over the last 14 days, McCarthy has excelled with a .294 average and two steals, building on a solid .280 mark over his last 30 days. He has locked down everyday center field duties with Brenton Doyle sidelined on the injured list. This secure role is a bright spot for a last-place Rockies squad currently enduring a four-game losing streak with a 24-42 record.
McCarthy's current .276 average and 11 steals through 55 games mark a strong rebound from a difficult .204 mark in 2025. Our models project him to finish with a .252 average and 15 stolen bases, indicating some regression is likely. Still, his strong contact profile mirrors his productive 2024 season, making him a reliable speed asset while he plays daily.
Colorado has six games scheduled this week, featuring matchups against the Cubs and Athletics. McCarthy gets favorable draws against high-ERA pitchers like Colin Rea (4.76 ERA) and Edward Cabrera (4.99 ERA), though Gage Jump (2.45 ERA) looms as a late-week challenge. Given his hot hand and heavy volume, lock him in. Verdict: Start.
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