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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Outlook Royce Lewis
Royce Lewis is tearing the cover off the ball since his return from Triple-A, making him an excellent start this week.
After a brief demotion to Triple-A St. Paul, Royce Lewis returned to the Twins on June 6 and has been absolutely on fire, batting .455 with three home runs over his last seven days. The third-place Twins, currently sitting at 33-40, are utilizing Lewis in a multi-positional role, slotting him in as a primary backup at multiple infield spots to keep his hot bat in the lineup.
While his current post-recall surge is highly encouraging, Lewis's overall 2026 major league line (.211 average across 39 games) is more reflective of his early-season struggles. Our models expect some regression from his blistering recent pace, projecting a .246 average and 12 home runs on the season, but his elite raw power makes him a strong rest-of-season asset.
The Twins hit the road for a six-game stretch, starting with three in Texas before heading to Arizona. Lewis faces a mix of matchups, drawing favorable dates against high-ERA options like Jack Leiter (5.13 ERA) and Ryne Nelson (5.35 ERA), making him a must-play while he is hot. Verdict: Start.
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