Outlook Paul Goldschmidt
Paul Goldschmidt is surging as a primary run-producer for the injury-depleted Yankees.
Over the last 14 days, Goldschmidt has been locked in, batting .333 with three home runs and 13 RBI. This surge has been crucial for the second-place Yankees, who hold a 41-26 record on a four-game winning streak but are missing stars Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Goldschmidt remains firmly entrenched as the Yankees' everyday starter at first base.
While our season projection expected some late-career decline, forecasting a .259 batting average, Goldschmidt's actual .287 mark and eight home runs on the year suggest he has plenty of gas left. Given his career track record of elite production, we expect some regression from his hot .333 clip, but he remains a highly reliable corner infield asset.
The Yankees have three games remaining this week in Toronto. Goldschmidt faces tougher matchups against Trey Yesavage (3.16 ERA) and Kevin Gausman (3.71 ERA) before catching a highly favorable matchup on Sunday against Patrick Corbin, who yields a 4.55 ERA. Lock the veteran hitter in as a set-and-forget option. Action: Start.
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Outlook Wade Meckler
Meckler Cools Off at the Plate, But Holds Everyday Outfield Value
Wade Meckler has cooled down over the last week, batting .190, though a disciplined eye kept his weekly on-base percentage at a respectable .346. He remains the everyday left fielder for the fifth-place Angels, who are currently riding a two-game winning streak. With key bats like Jorge Soler on the injured list, Meckler's starting job is highly secure.
His recent slump is a natural regression, but his overall 2026 marks of a .316 average and .391 OBP in 18 games highlight his strong contact potential. This is a massive improvement over his brief 2023 campaign with San Francisco when he hit .232. While our projection expects some average regression, his high-contact skills look legitimate.
The Angels have three games left this week against Tampa Bay. Meckler faces a tough Friday matchup against Shane McClanahan (2.85 ERA), but has a softer landing against Griffin Jax (4.17 ERA) on Saturday. Given his current cold streak and a challenging series ahead, we recommend keeping him benched. Verdict: Sit.
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