Outlook Jake Bauers
Jake Bauers's outstanding power surge makes him a premier fantasy option for the first-place Brewers.
Bauers has been absolutely phenomenal lately, batting .278 with seven home runs and 24 RBI over his last 30 days. He has firmly established himself as the everyday starter at first base for the first-place Brewers, who currently sit at 43-26. His elite production has kept Milwaukee rolling despite a few minor bullpen injuries.
While our models projected a conservative rest-of-season pace of a .213 batting average, Bauers's actual 2026 campaign is a massive career breakout, featuring a .276 average and 13 home runs. This dramatic spike in contact rate and on-base percentage indicates a real developmental leap rather than a temporary hot streak.
The Brewers embark on a balanced six-game slate this week, starting at home against Cleveland before heading on the road to Atlanta. While Bauers will face challenging arms like Gavin Williams (3.32 ERA), he also gets highly favorable matchups against Slade Cecconi (4.83 ERA) and Grant Holmes (4.05 ERA). Lock him into your active lineups as a strong, high-upside weekly play.
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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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