Outlook Jung Hoo Lee
Jung Hoo Lee's Historic Hit Streak Makes Him a Must-Start
Jung Hoo Lee is the hottest hitter in baseball, currently riding a historic 18-game hitting streak and slashing an unbelievable .516 over the last seven days. Operating as the everyday starting right fielder, his return from a brief IL stint has given a huge spark to the fourth-place Giants. Despite his efforts, San Francisco sits at 28-41 and is searching for stability with key bats like Heliot Ramos on the injured list.
While Lee's current .469 average over the last 30 days is a clear outlier, his elite contact skills make him a high-floor fantasy asset. He currently boasts a .338 average on the year, far ahead of our original .263 projection and his .266 mark from last season. Expect some natural regression in his batting average on balls in play, but his microscopic strikeout rate suggests he will remain a premium source of average and runs.
For the remainder of the week, the Giants host a three-game series against the Cubs. Lee faces a tough test Friday against Ben Brown and his stingy 1.74 ERA, but he gets a highly favorable matchup on Sunday against Colin Rea, who carries a 5.37 ERA. Given his current white-hot form and locked-in role at the top of the lineup, he is an easy fantasy call. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Liam Hicks
Liam Hicks remains a premier fantasy catcher despite recent power dip
The fourth-place Marlins (33-35) continue to lean heavily on Hicks, who serves as the team's primary designated hitter while backing up behind the plate. Though his power has lagged recently with a homerless week and a .235 average over his last five games, he has still crossed the plate four times in that span. His secure middle-of-the-order role ensures consistent plate appearances regardless of recent team slumps.
While a cold .211 stretch over the last 30 days shows some regression, Hicks' overall breakout 2026 campaign (.265 average, 12 home runs, 48 RBIs) is no fluke. Our projections expect him to maintain a solid .241 average with 12 more homers over his next 174 at-bats. His excellent plate discipline and contact rates support a high-floor profile that easily paces most fantasy catchers.
The remainder of this week features a four-game stretch starting today against Arizona's vulnerable Merrill Kelly (5.71 ERA) before a trip to Pittsburgh. Hicks will have to face dominant Pirates starter Paul Skenes on Sunday, but he gets highly favorable matchups against high-WHIP pitchers like Kelly and Bubba Chandler earlier in the weekend. Keep him locked into lineups. Verdict: Start.
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