Outlook Luke Keaschall
Luke Keaschall's steady hit tool and everyday role keep him fantasy-relevant
Keaschall has been a reliable spark plug for the third-place Twins, batting .300 over his last 14 days despite a minor dip to .222 in his last six games. Minnesota (31-38) has kept him heavily involved as their everyday starter at second base, even shifting other infielders to ensure Keaschall's glove and bat stay in the lineup daily.
His recent power outage—with zero home runs over the last 30 days—contrasts with his modest season projection of 10 homers, but his excellent contact and 10 stolen bases on the year keep his fantasy floor high. Expect his power to eventually bounce back toward his career norms, making his current average-driven production highly sustainable.
Looking at the remaining schedule this week, Keaschall faces Keider Montero today before matching up against Cardinals starters Kyle Leahy and Matthew Liberatore, who both carry ERAs over 4.40. These highly favorable matchups make him an outstanding middle-infield option for the weekend. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Ryan Ward
Ryan Ward's Power Surge Offers High-Upside Stream Potential
The first-place Dodgers (43-25) have leaned on Ryan Ward since Teoscar Hernandez landed on the injured list. Ward has capitalized on the opportunity, hitting .250 with three home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 14 days, including his first career grand slam on June 10. He currently slots in as a primary depth option in the outfield and at first base while the lineup heals.
Ward's recent power surge, highlighted by a .708 slugging percentage, far exceeds our modest baseline projection of a .208 batting average. While his raw power is legitimate, his lack of an everyday starting role makes him a regression risk once the outfield gets healthy. Enjoy the current hot streak, but be prepared for playing time to dwindle in July.
For the rest of the week, the Dodgers face several high-ERA starters, including Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller (4.81 ERA) and Chicago's Erick Fedde (4.69 ERA). These favorable matchups give Ward a great chance to continue producing runs over the remaining four games. He is a highly intriguing plug-and-play option. Verdict: Stream.
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