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.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Dominic Canzone
Power-hitting outfielder looking to secure a full-time role in Seattle
Dominic Canzone enters the season as a prime candidate to carve out a regular role in the Seattle Mariners' lineup, likely slotting in as a strong-side platoon option in the outfield or as a designated hitter. At 28 years old, the left-handed slugger has shown flashes of impressive raw power throughout his brief big league career but has struggled to maintain consistency. His fantasy ceiling hinges entirely on his ability to secure everyday at-bats and reduce his strikeout rate against major league pitching.
Our models project Canzone for 376 at-bats, yielding a .242 batting average, 24 runs, 24 RBIs, and seven home runs. While those counting stats look modest, they are reflective of a projected part-time role. If Canzone can replicate his career-best form from previous seasons—where he showed a more respectable .280 average—his power numbers could easily double. He offers virtually no speed on the basepaths, making him a standard three-category contributor who will rely heavily on home runs to maintain fantasy relevance.
Ultimately, Canzone is a late-round flyer or waiver-wire target in deeper leagues. He acts as a cheap power source who can be deployed selectively when matchups favor him, but his low batting average floor makes him a risky option in shallow mixed formats unless injuries open up a permanent spot in the heart of the Mariners' order.
Updated 3 days ago
