Outlook Marcus Semien
Marcus Semien's power surge provides a vital boost for the injury-depleted Mets infield.
Marcus Semien is flashing vintage power with four home runs over his last 14 days, though a .210 batting average over his last 30 days highlights ongoing contact struggles. The last-place Mets (29-38) are currently thin on infield depth with star shortstop Francisco Lindor on the injured list, securing Semien's everyday role as the primary second baseman.
While his overall season average sits at a cold .219, our models project him to reach 13 home runs and 51 RBIs, which look highly attainable given this recent slugging surge. His strong career baseline indicates his current .272 on-base percentage is an outlier, suggesting positive regression is on the horizon if he continues pulling the ball with authority.
For the remainder of the week, the Mets wrap up with St. Louis today before hosting division-rival Atlanta. Semien faces a challenging slate of starting pitchers, including St. Louis's Hunter Dobbins (2.77 ERA) today and Atlanta's Spencer Strider (4.00 ERA) and Bryce Elder (2.73 ERA) over the weekend. Despite these tough matchups, his locked-in lineup spot and recent power make him worth keeping active. Start him.
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Outlook Kazuma Okamoto
Okamoto stabilizes batting average ahead of challenging division series
Okamoto has found his stroke over the last two weeks, batting .277 with two home runs and nine RBIs. This recent surge has helped stabilize the middle of the lineup for the third-place Blue Jays (33-36). He remains locked in as Toronto's everyday third baseman, providing secure volume despite a wave of injuries across the roster.
While his improved .296 average over the past week is encouraging, a high strikeout rate with 11 punchouts over his last seven games suggests some batting average regression is looming. Even so, our models project him to finish the season with a solid .249 average and 18 home runs, indicating his rest-of-season power remains highly sustainable.
For the remainder of the week, Toronto hosts a three-game set against the Yankees. Okamoto faces a tough draw against stingy New York starters like Cam Schlittler (1.87 ERA) and Ryan Weathers, making immediate power production a challenge. However, his locked-in starting role makes him a viable corner infield play. Verdict: Start.
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