Outlook Ernie Clement
Ernie Clement's Hot Bat and Positional Security Make Him a Safe Weekly Play
Clement has been a spark plug for the third-place Blue Jays (34-38), hitting a scorching .327 with five home runs over his last 30 days. With second baseman Lenyn Sosa sidelined on the injured list and shortstop Andrés Giménez questionable with wrist soreness, Clement is locked in as Toronto's primary everyday second baseman. This secure role, combined with his recent elite form, elevates him to a must-play status.
While Clement's current .304 season average outpaces his .265 projection, his excellent contact rates make a high average sustainable. However, his recent power surge of five home runs over the past month is likely to regress toward his modest 12-homer season projection. Expect the batting average to remain an asset while his power output returns to more typical baseline levels.
This week, Toronto travels for six road games against the Red Sox and Cubs, providing Clement plenty of opportunity. He draws a couple of highly favorable matchups against Jake Bennett (5.28 ERA) and Colin Rea (5.53 ERA), which should offset tougher tests against Sonny Gray and Ben Brown. Our models project a highly productive week for Clement, making him a locked-in Start.
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Outlook Wade Meckler
Wade Meckler seeks to break out of a brief slump during a seven-game road trip
Wade Meckler has cooled off recently, batting just .143 over his last seven days, though his .295 average over the last month remains impressive. The young outfielder has locked down the everyday left-field job for the fifth-place Angels, who sit at 29-43 in the AL West division. With designated hitter Jorge Soler currently sidelined, Meckler's playing time remains highly secure for the foreseeable future.
While Meckler's overall .295 average and .368 on-base percentage through 20 games are highly encouraging, his career .232 mark with San Francisco in 2023 hints at some looming regression. Our models project a more modest batting average moving forward, but his strong plate discipline should keep his OBP high enough to remain a viable fantasy asset.
This week, the Angels embark on a seven-game road slate against Arizona and Oakland. Meckler gets several highly favorable matchups against vulnerable starters like Ryne Nelson (5.35 ERA) and Jack Perkins (6.68 ERA), though tough matchups against Eduardo Rodriguez (2.55 ERA) will test him. Our weekly models project a bounce-back period, making him a strong fantasy option. Verdict: Stream.
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