Outlook Denzer Guzman
Infield Injuries Open Door for Highly-Touted Prospect Denzer Guzman
The Angels recently promoted prospect Denzer Guzman after he dominated Triple-A to start the year. He joins a struggling, last-place Los Angeles club currently managing a wave of infield injuries to Yoan Moncada, Vaughn Grissom, and Adam Frazier. Guzman has gone 0-for-10 in his first two games back, but should continue seeing playing time as a fill-in starter.
While his initial major-league sample is ice-cold, his minor-league pedigree is legitimate. Our models project a conservative .220 average with limited power over a rest-of-season projection of 41 at-bats. Guzman's career .190 major-league average suggests there will be significant growing pains, making him a dynasty-league stash rather than an immediate redraft savior.
Looking at the remaining weekend schedule, the Angels play three games at home. Guzman faces a tough test against Tampa Bay's Shane McClanahan and his elite 2.85 ERA on Friday, followed by a friendlier matchup against Griffin Jax and his 4.17 ERA. Given his cold start and playing-time uncertainty, keep him benched for now. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 5 days ago
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Outlook Tommy Edman
Tommy Edman nears Dodgers debut as rehab assignment progresses
Edman has not played a Major League game this season as he recovers from offseason ankle surgery that has sidelined him since March. He began a rehab assignment in late May and is in the final stages of his recovery. The first-place Dodgers (45-27) currently have Alex Freeland starting at second base, but Edman should carve out a regular role upon his activation.
Our season models project a modest .239 average with 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 418 at-bats once he is fully healthy. While this projection is more conservative than his career-best years in St. Louis when he twice surpassed 30 steals, his superb defensive versatility and placement in a high-octane lineup make him a strong rest-of-season asset.
The Dodgers have six home games scheduled this week against the Rays and Orioles, but Edman will remain on his rehab assignment and is not ready for big-league action. He will miss matchups against vulnerable pitchers like Trevor Rogers, who carries a 6.40 ERA. Keep him stashed on your injured list for now. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 1 day ago
