Outlook Cole Young
Cole Young's red-hot bat and defensive versatility make him an intriguing weekly option in Seattle's injury-depleted infield.
The first-place Mariners (37-36) have relied heavily on Young, who has been outstanding over the last 14 days, batting .321 with 18 hits and five runs. With teammate J.P. Crawford currently on the injured list, Young's everyday role is secure as he gains valuable playing time across the middle infield.
While Young's recent surge is highly encouraging, our season models project some regression toward a .233 batting average and eight home runs over the rest of the year. However, his elite contact skills and excellent plate discipline make him a strong bet to outpace those conservative projections.
Seattle has a busy seven-game home slate this week, starting with Baltimore on Tuesday before a weekend series against Boston. Young draws some friendly matchups early against high-ERA pitchers like Kyle Bradish (4.54 ERA) but faces a tougher test against Ranger Suarez (3.21 ERA). Start him confidently.
Updated 18 hrs ago
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Outlook Samad Taylor
Samad Taylor rides a blistering hot streak into a busy six-game road trip
Taylor has been sizzling of late, posting a .379 batting average with a home run and two stolen bases over his last eight games. He has stepped into a vital role for the second-place Padres (37-33), who are currently on a two-game winning streak. With outfielders Ramon Laureano and Miguel Andujar both sidelined on the injured list, Taylor has secured a regular turn in the lineup.
While his current hot streak has caught the fantasy community's attention, our models expect heavy regression from his current .955 OPS, projecting a modest .231 rest-of-season average. However, his speed is entirely legitimate, recalling the eight stolen bases he swiped in limited action during the 2023 season.
This week, the Padres play six road games, beginning with highly favorable matchups against St. Louis hurlers like Kyle Leahy (4.64 ERA). The week finishes with a tough matchup against Texas ace Jacob deGrom (3.17 ERA), but Taylor's category-fusing hot hand makes him worth riding. Verdict: Stream.
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