Outlook Matt Chapman
Matt Chapman’s Historic Power Surge Makes Him a Must-Start
Matt Chapman is absolutely scorching at the plate, hitting .415 with six home runs and 20 RBIs over his last 14 days. This historic tear has provided a massive spark for the fourth-place Giants (29-43), who depend on him heavily as their everyday third baseman with team injuries piling up.
While his recent 1.440 OPS is unsustainable long-term, Chapman's underlying metrics support a major bounce-back after a cold start to the year. Our season projections expect a steady .238 batting average with 15 home runs, making his current surge a fantastic window of elite production.
The Giants head out for six road games this week, starting with three matchups in Atlanta before heading to Miami to face pitchers like Max Meyer. Despite a few challenging matchups, Chapman's current elite form makes him an undeniable weekly option. Start him.
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Outlook Jac Caglianone
Raw Power and Elite Pedigree Make Caglianone an Intriguing Fantasy Option
Jac Caglianone enters his second big-league season locked into the primary everyday role in right field for the Royals. At just 23 years old, the young slugger brings tremendous raw power and a high pedigree to a rebuilding Kansas City lineup. While his debut in 2025 was marred by a painful .157 batting average across 62 games, he is expected to take a significant step forward with everyday plate appearances in his age-23 campaign.
Our projections expect Caglianone to post a more respectable .236 batting average and .309 on-base percentage over 450 at-bats. Fantasy managers can look forward to modest pop with a projected 14 home runs and 54 RBIs, though his underlying exit velocity metrics suggest there is room for even greater power upside if he can make more consistent contact. He remains a non-factor on the base paths, with our models slating him for just five stolen bases.
Drafted with an ADP of 181.45, Caglianone is being valued as a late-round flyer with significant power potential. He represents a classic high-risk, high-reward option who could emerge as a cheap source of home runs if his hit tool develops. For managers willing to stomach some batting average volatility, his immense physical tools make him well worth the investment in the double-digit rounds.
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