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 Troy Johnston
Troy Johnston finds consistent playing time amidst injuries but struggles to maintain his hot batting average.
Johnston has cooled off recently, batting just .167 over his last five games, though his season-long average remains a stellar .307. The last-place Rockies, who are currently 26-42 but riding a two-game win streak, have suffered a massive wave of outfield injuries to players like Tyler Freeman and Mickey Moniak, locking Johnston into an everyday starting role in left field.
While his .307 average through 63 games has been highly valuable for fantasy managers, his power has been nearly non-existent with just two home runs on the year. Our season projections expect him to hit .257 with seven home runs rest-of-season, signaling that significant batting average regression is coming and his current contact rate is bound to decline.
Colorado has four remaining matchups this week, concluding a series against Chicago before visiting the Athletics for three games. He faces a couple of high-ERA starting pitchers in Edward Cabrera (4.99 ERA) and Jeffrey Springs (4.68 ERA), but his recent cold stretch and lack of power limit his immediate fantasy appeal. Verdict: Sit.
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