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.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook TJ Rumfield
TJ Rumfield's Power Outbreak Offers Hope Amid Average Slump
Rockies everyday first baseman TJ Rumfield has hit a brief slump, batting just .118 over his last seven games, though he did crush a clutch go-ahead homer on Wednesday. The last-place Rockies (26-42) continue to run the rookie out daily, especially with Tyler Freeman sidelined on the injured list. Rumfield is fully healthy after avoiding a hand fracture in late May and remains locked into the starting lineup.
His recent cold spell shouldn't panic managers, as he is still batting a robust .275 with an .858 OPS over his last 30 days. This mirrors our season projection of a .275 average and 10 home runs, as well as his solid .273 career mark. The underlying metrics suggest his high-contact approach is sustainable, making this current dip a buying opportunity.
Colorado wraps up its series against Chicago today facing Edward Cabrera (4.99 ERA) before heading to Oakland for three games. While A's starter Gage Jump (2.45 ERA) poses a tough test, matchups against Jeffrey Springs (4.68 ERA) and J.T. Ginn (3.26 ERA) are highly exploitable. Given his everyday role and upcoming matchups, he is a recommended option. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
