Outlook Mark Vientos
Slumping Vientos belongs on fantasy benches amid brutal cold spell
Mark Vientos is in a brutal cold spell, batting just .125 over his last 14 days and going completely hitless in his last four games for the fifth-place Mets (29-38). Despite these severe struggles at the plate, Vientos remains locked into his role as the primary everyday first baseman with teammate Jorge Polanco currently sidelined with Achilles tendinitis.
His current slump is a far cry from his stellar 32-homer breakout in 2024, representing a severe regression toward his contact-challenged floor. While his raw power remains legitimate, Vientos's elevated strikeout rate continues to drag down his fantasy utility. Our models project a modest rest-of-season recovery toward a .240 batting average, but his inconsistency limits his reliability.
The Mets wrap up their series against St. Louis before hosting division-leading Atlanta, meaning Vientos faces tough upcoming matchups against Hunter Dobbins and Bryce Elder—who both sport stingy sub-2.80 ERAs—alongside Spencer Strider. Given his ice-cold form and these challenging pitching matchups, fantasy managers should keep Vientos on the bench. He is a Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Dominic Smith
Dominic Smith falls into a deep slump, clouding his short-term fantasy value for the Braves.
Dominic Smith is the primary designated hitter for the first-place Braves (45-23), but his bat has hit a wall. Over his last 14 days, he is hitting just .189 with one home run, struggling during Atlanta's current two-game slide. Fortunately, his starting role remains secure with Ronald Acuña Jr. currently sidelined on the injured list.
While his season-long .291 average looks great, regression is underway. Our season projection expects Smith to finish with a .237 average, which aligns with his career baseline. His hot start was a fluke, and his recent slump represents a severe correction toward his expected true talent level.
Atlanta has four remaining games this week, finishing against Chicago before visiting New York. While Smith gets a couple of favorable matchups, including facing Sean Manaea (5.02 ERA), his current tailspin makes him too risky to rely on. Fantasy managers should sit Smith until he snaps out of this slump.
Updated 3 days ago
