Outlook Casey Schmitt
Casey Schmitt's power surge makes him a must-roster utility asset
Schmitt has been on a tear, swatting three home runs and driving in five runs over his last seven games for the fourth-place Giants. His elite defensive versatility has kept his bat in the lineup daily, especially with outfield injuries locking him in as an everyday starter.
While our models projected a modest eight home runs for the season, Schmitt has already blown past that with a career-high 15 longballs in 2026. His current .276 average is a substantial leap from his career mark of .237 in 2025, suggesting minor regression may lie ahead, but the breakout is largely legitimate.
The Giants finish their week at home against the Cubs, offering a mixed bag of matchups. Schmitt will face a tough test Friday against Ben Brown and his stingy 1.74 ERA, but Sunday brings an excellent opportunity against Colin Rea's 5.37 ERA. Weekly Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Seeks Power Rebound Amid Extended June Slump
Guerrero has hit a cold spell, batting just .192 with no home runs over his last seven games. He remains locked in as Toronto's everyday starter at first base for the third-place Blue Jays, who currently sit at 33-36 in the division.
His recent power outage is a massive outlier compared to his career norms, including a stellar .304 average and 31 home runs last season. Given his elite bat speed and contact skills, significant positive regression is overdue.
Toronto finishes the week with a home series against the Yankees, facing Ryan Weathers, the tough Cam Schlittler, and Will Warren. Despite the current slump, you must keep his high-upside bat active and locked in as a weekly Start.
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