Outlook Maikel Garcia
Maikel Garcia's bat is heating up as he secures his role as a reliable starter for the week ahead.
After recovering from a late-May hamstring strain, Garcia has locked back into his role as the primary third baseman for the fifth-place Royals (29-43). Over his last seven games, he has hit a solid .286 with five RBI and a stolen base, showing no lingering physical limitations. With teammate Vinnie Pasquantino on the injured list, Kansas City will rely heavily on Garcia to spark the offense.
While his recent contact is encouraging, Garcia's current 2026 pace of three home runs and five steals through 65 games is well behind his 16-homer breakout in 2025 and 40-steal campaign in 2024. Our models project a rest-of-season bounce-back toward 11 home runs and 26 stolen bases. His stable contact rate suggests his average will hover around .267, but his fantasy ceiling depends on his stolen base aggressiveness returning.
The Royals face a six-game slate this week, starting with three games on the road against Washington before returning home to face St. Louis. Garcia enjoys highly favorable matchups against vulnerable starters like Zack Littell (5.32 ERA) and Matthew Liberatore (4.71 ERA), which balances out a tougher matchup against Michael McGreevy (2.99 ERA). He remains a solid weekly Start.
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Outlook Carson Benge
Five-Category Rookie Outfielder Anchors Queens Lineup Amid Injuries
Carson Benge has quickly established himself as a reliable presence in the Mets' lineup. Playing as the everyday right fielder, the 23-year-old rookie has enjoyed plenty of opportunity due to several injuries in New York's batting order. His secure position on the depth chart makes him a highly valuable asset, and he is fully capable of providing fantasy managers with balanced production as he continues to adjust to major league pitching.
Our season projections expect Benge to contribute moderate power and solid speed, projecting near 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases. Over his first 68 career games, he has flashed that exact potential, logging seven home runs and 10 steals. Our models anticipate him batting around .270 rest of the season, which aligns nicely with his college track record of strong on-base skills. Because he offers a little bit of everything, he serves as a reliable contributor in standard five-category formats.
Given his current ADP hovering around late-round territory, Benge is a highly appealing target for managers looking for affordable, balanced outfield depth. He does not specialize in any single category, but his safe everyday volume and solid ceiling make him a fantastic floor-raising option. He represents an ideal reserve outfielder who could easily push his way into standard-league starting lineups if his power starts to surge.
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