Outlook Dylan Crews
Dylan Crews Grapples with Contact Issues Ahead of Challenging Weekend Series
Dylan Crews has struggled to find his footing since his recall, batting just .132 over his last 14 days. Despite the slump, he remains a vital part of the outfield mix for the third-place Nationals (35-34), slotting in behind Jacob Young in center and James Wood in right. His raw power has flashed with a couple of loud home runs, but a high strikeout rate continues to limit his fantasy utility.
These contact issues mirror his early career struggles, but our season projection of a .231 average, 10 home runs, and 15 stolen bases suggests brighter days are ahead. While his current .183 mark on the year is discouraging, his underlying speed and elite exit velocity mean his overall profile should eventually experience positive regression back to his baseline.
Looking at the remaining games this week, Washington faces a demanding home series against Seattle's rotation. Crews will draw difficult matchups against Bryce Miller (1.33 ERA) and Emerson Hancock (2.74 ERA), though a Saturday date with Luis Castillo offers some relief. Given the challenging matchups and his cold bat, fantasy managers should look elsewhere. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Jo Adell
Jo Adell Finding His Spark Amid Depleted Angels Lineup
Adell has shown signs of life over the last seven days, batting .292 with a home run and seven runs scored. This is a welcome rebound from a dismal .176 batting average over the last 30 days. He continues to lock down the starting right field role for the fifth-place Angels, who are currently decimated by injuries to contributors like Jorge Soler and Vaughn Grissom.
On the year, Adell is batting .240 with 10 home runs, closely aligning with our season projection of 20 homers and a .231 average. While his power has regressed from his 37-homer breakout in 2025, his improved baseline contact makes his current hot streak look like a sustainable return to form rather than a fluke. Expect his high-strikeout, moderate-power profile to persist.
The Angels finish their week with three home games against Tampa Bay starting June 12. Adell faces a daunting matchup against ace Shane McClanahan and his 2.85 ERA before a much more favorable draw against Griffin Jax and his 4.17 ERA on Saturday. Given the mixed matchups and his hot hand, he remains a viable option in deeper formats. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
