Outlook Spencer Horwitz
Spencer Horwitz's Hot Bat Makes Him a Locked-In Weekly Play
Spencer Horwitz is on a spectacular run for the third-place Pirates (35-33). Over his last 30 days, he has posted an outstanding .322 average with six home runs, including a pair of leadoff blasts and a home run yesterday against the Dodgers. With Oneil Cruz on the injured list, Horwitz's role as Pittsburgh's everyday first baseman is completely secure.
His hot streak is backed by strong plate discipline, holding a .394 on-base percentage and 33 walks through 62 games this year. While his rest-of-season projection of nine home runs suggests a power regression, his career-best .473 slugging percentage indicates a genuine step forward in his overall development. Trust his elite OBP to remain highly sustainable.
For the remaining games of this week, Horwitz faces Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski (2.62 ERA) today, followed by a three-game home series against Miami. Despite a Saturday matchup with Sandy Alcantara (4.43 ERA), Horwitz's current elite form makes him a mandatory option in all formats. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Cole Carrigg
Speedy Prospect Cole Carrigg Promoted; Outfield Injuries Open Up Everyday Role
The fifth-place Rockies (26-42) recently promoted Cole Carrigg, who immediately flashed his elite 29 ft/sec sprint speed with a triple in his June 9 debut. With outfielders Brenton Doyle and Tyler Freeman sidelined on the injured list, plus Jake McCarthy battling an illness, Carrigg has quickly slotted into a starting outfield role. Though he is just 1-for-7 to begin his big league career, his immediate opportunities in the lineup are secure.
Do not be discouraged by Carrigg's early .143 batting average, as the tiny two-game sample is entirely negligible. Before his promotion, he dominated Triple-A with a stellar .338/.414/.529 slash line and a whopping 30 stolen bases. While our models project a modest baseline of seven homers and seven steals rest-of-season, his minor league track record suggests a far more explosive speed ceiling if his contact skills translate.
Looking at the remaining four games this week, Colorado finishes a home series against the Cubs' Edward Cabrera (4.99 ERA) before traveling to Oakland. There, Carrigg will face a mix of tough arms like Gage Jump (2.45 ERA) and vulnerable pitchers like Jeffrey Springs (4.68 ERA). His elite wheels make him a priority add in all deeper formats, cementing his status as a weekly Hold.
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