Outlook Dominic Canzone
Power-hitting outfielder looking to secure a full-time role in Seattle
Dominic Canzone enters the season as a prime candidate to carve out a regular role in the Seattle Mariners' lineup, likely slotting in as a strong-side platoon option in the outfield or as a designated hitter. At 28 years old, the left-handed slugger has shown flashes of impressive raw power throughout his brief big league career but has struggled to maintain consistency. His fantasy ceiling hinges entirely on his ability to secure everyday at-bats and reduce his strikeout rate against major league pitching.
Our models project Canzone for 376 at-bats, yielding a .242 batting average, 24 runs, 24 RBIs, and seven home runs. While those counting stats look modest, they are reflective of a projected part-time role. If Canzone can replicate his career-best form from previous seasons—where he showed a more respectable .280 average—his power numbers could easily double. He offers virtually no speed on the basepaths, making him a standard three-category contributor who will rely heavily on home runs to maintain fantasy relevance.
Ultimately, Canzone is a late-round flyer or waiver-wire target in deeper leagues. He acts as a cheap power source who can be deployed selectively when matchups favor him, but his low batting average floor makes him a risky option in shallow mixed formats unless injuries open up a permanent spot in the heart of the Mariners' order.
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Jarren Duran Struggles in Cold Spell, but Secure Role and Favorable Matchups Keep Him in Starting Lineups
It has been a rough stretch for the outfielder, who is batting just .196 over his last 14 days and .125 over the past week. His slump coincides with a tough run for the last-place Red Sox, who sit at 27-39 on a four-game skid. However, with Roman Anthony on the injured list, his everyday role in left field remains secure.
His current .210 season average is a far cry from our .269 rest-of-season projection. This cold streak is highly likely to regress to his career norms, closer to his brilliant 2024 campaign where he hit .286 with 20 homers and 34 steals. His power-speed combination is too elite to bench during a temporary slide.
Boston finishes the week at home with three games against Texas. While facing the heavily started Jacob deGrom (3.18 ERA, 71% start rate) will be tough, Duran gets favorable draws against Jack Leiter (4.85 ERA, 26% start rate) and Nathan Eovaldi (4.26 ERA). Keep him in your lineups for the weekend. Verdict: Start.
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