Outlook Kody Clemens
Kody Clemens is swinging a red-hot bat and locking down everyday at-bats in Minnesota.
Clemens has been on fire lately, batting .348 with two homers, six runs, and a stolen base over his last six games. This surge has been crucial for the third-place Twins (30-37), who are currently navigating a shoulder injury to outfielder Byron Buxton. Clemens has successfully cemented his role as the primary starting first baseman.
This hot streak is a massive step up from his career .217 batting average, and our rest-of-season projections expect some regression toward a .230 average. Still, his 26-game run of batting .291 with five home runs shows real growth. While his power is normally moderate, his increased playing time makes his projected eight homers and eight steals very attainable.
Minnesota has six games scheduled this week, featuring three on the road against Detroit and three at home versus St. Louis. Clemens faces a tough matchup in Troy Melton (1.74 ERA) but gets highly favorable looks against high-WHIP options like Framber Valdez (1.31 WHIP) and Matthew Liberatore (1.51 WHIP). Verdict: Stream
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Outlook Luis Garcia Jr.
Power Surge Keeps Garcia Relevant Despite Recent Average Slump
Garcia continues to secure everyday playing time as the primary first baseman for the third-place Nationals, who currently sit at 33-33. Over his last 11 games, he has flashed serious power by slugging four home runs and driving in 14 runs. While his average has dipped to .150 over the last week, his middle-of-the-order role remains highly secure.
His six home runs over the last month are a welcome surprise, though our models expect his power to normalize closer to our projected 12-homer rest-of-season pace. However, his .286 average over the last 30 days aligns well with his career baselines. His excellent track record suggests his speed should also resurface soon to boost his category coverage.
The Nationals face a six-game slate this week, taking on the Giants on the road before returning home to play the Mariners. While matchups against Bryce Miller and Emerson Hancock look daunting, Garcia should find plenty of success against high-ERA starters like Adrian Houser and Luis Castillo. He remains a viable fantasy option this week. Start.
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