Outlook Luke Keaschall
Luke Keaschall is poised for a multi-category breakout as the Twins' everyday second baseman.
Luke Keaschall enters his sophomore campaign with direct path to an everyday starting role at second base for the Minnesota Twins. Following a promising 49-game debut in 2025 where he hit .302 with 14 stolen bases, Keaschall has established himself as a dynamic, young table-setter in the middle infield. At just 23 years old, his recovery from prior elbow surgery is fully behind him, allowing him to focus on securing a prominent spot near the top of Minnesota's batting order.
Our season projection expects Keaschall to take a massive step forward in volume, slateing him for 471 at-bats, 49 runs, and 49 RBI. While he possesses modest home run power, projected to hit around 10 homers, his primary fantasy value lies in his elite speed and on-base skills. With an expected .263 batting average, a solid .347 on-base percentage, and a projection of 20 stolen bases, he profiles as a highly valuable speed asset who will not hurt your ratios.
Given his current ADP of 126.51, Keaschall represents a fantastic mid-round target for fantasy managers looking to secure stolen bases without sacrificing batting average. He offers a very safe playing-time floor with the high-ceiling potential of a top-15 second baseman if his contact skills match his 2025 rookie baseline. Draft him with confidence as your primary second baseman or a high-end middle infield option.
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Outlook Troy Johnston
Troy Johnston's red-hot bat makes him a must-play option for the upcoming week.
Johnston has been absolutely tearing it up over the last 14 days, posting a sparkling .348 batting average with one home run, seven runs, and 10 RBI for the last-place Rockies, who currently sit at 27-45. With outfielder Tyler Freeman sidelined on the injured list with a back issue, Johnston has solidified his role as the everyday starter in right field and is seeing consistent playing time.
While his current season average of .317 is a massive jump from his projected .257 rest-of-season mark, his elite approach against non-fastballs suggests a good chunk of this breakout is legitimate. However, expecting him to maintain a near-1.000 OPS is unrealistic; fantasy managers should prepare for minor regression toward his projected 4.1% home run rate and .311 OBP over the remaining months.
This week, Johnston has six games on tap, splitting time on the road against Chicago before returning home to Colorado. He draws several favorable matchups against vulnerable starters like Edward Cabrera (4.86 ERA) and Jared Jones (4.73 ERA), though he will have to face ace Paul Skenes (2.85 ERA) on Saturday. Given his elite form and excellent volume, he is a recommended weekly Start.
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