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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Outlook Konnor Griffin
Five-Tool Rookie Sidelined by Elbow Strain
Prior to landing on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain, our top-rated rookie was swinging a hot bat, hitting .300 with four runs and two stolen bases over his last 14 days. He remains the clear everyday shortstop for the third-place Pirates, who are currently trying to shake off a three-game losing streak.
His recent success is highly encouraging compared to our baseline season projection of a .257 batting average, showing that his elite speed and growing power are already translating to the majors. With 14 stolen bases in just 51 career games, his category-stuffing upside is entirely real once he recovers.
Pittsburgh has six home games scheduled this week against the Dodgers and Marlins, facing starters like Eric Lauer and Sandy Alcantara. However, with Griffin out of action until at least mid-June, fantasy managers must pivot to alternative options. Verdict: Sit.
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