Outlook TJ Rumfield
TJ Rumfield’s Power Surge Makes Him a Must-Start Corner Infielder
TJ Rumfield is scorching-hot, batting .391 with two home runs and six runs over his last seven days as Colorado's everyday first baseman. While the fifth-place Rockies continue to struggle in the NL West division, Rumfield's regular lineup spot is highly secure. He has fully put a late-May hand injury behind him and is swinging a highly productive bat in the heart of the order.
While his recent hot streak will normalize, his season-long .284 average and 10 home runs are highly encouraging for a young hitter. Our models project him to maintain a steady .275 average rest-of-season while continuing to supply modest power. At age 26, this breakout looks legitimate, especially when playing in the hitter-friendly environment of Coors Field.
Colorado plays six games this week, starting with three road matchups in Chicago before returning home to host Pittsburgh. Rumfield draws several friendly matchups against high-ERA starters like Edward Cabrera and Jared Jones, though facing Paul Skenes will be a tough test. Lock him in as a standard Start this week to capitalize on his momentum.
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Outlook Zack Gelof
Power-speed threat looks to secure everyday status in the Athletics lineup
Zack Gelof enters the 2026 campaign looking to solidify his position as a core piece of the Athletics' future. Following a productive rookie debut in 2023, Gelof experienced a sophomore slump in 2024 and a difficult 2025 where he struggled with contact, batting just .174. However, his strong minor league pedigree and physical tools keep him firmly in the mix as Oakland's primary everyday starter at third base. At age 26, he is entering his physical prime and possesses the raw athleticism to handle multiple roles, as he also slots in as a backup option in both second base and the outfield.
Our models expect a solid bounce-back from the young infielder, projecting him for nearly 150 at-bats with 8 home runs, 39 RBIs, and 8 stolen bases in a part-time or utility capacity. His career stats show a player with legitimate 20-homer, 20-steal potential if he can secure regular playing time and cut down on his high strikeout rate. While his projected .222 batting average and .270 on-base percentage remain a drag on his overall fantasy value, his rare blend of power and speed in the middle of the infield makes him a highly intriguing target for managers looking for category juice late in drafts.
Ultimately, Gelof represents a high-upside gamble. If he can refine his plate discipline and cut down on the swing-and-miss, he has the ceiling of a top-15 fantasy infielder. If the contact issues persist, however, he risks losing at-bats to Oakland's other depth options. Draft him as a bench bat with considerable bench upside.
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