Outlook Blake Dunn
Blake Dunn's Dynamic Speed Clouded by Tough Matchups and Part-Time Role
Over his last 14 days, Dunn has hit .250 with a home run and three stolen bases, though his bat cooled to .111 over his last four games. The fifth-place Reds (33-37) continue to utilize his blazing speed in the outfield while star teammate Elly De La Cruz remains sidelined on the injured list. Dunn currently slots in as the primary backup in center field.
Dunn's .269 average and five steals through 29 games this season are a massive step up from his disappointing .150 career mark in 2025. Our models suggest some batting average regression is likely due to his high strikeout rate, but his elite speed represents a real rest-of-season asset for managers needing steals.
This week, Cincinnati has a six-game slate, hosting the Mets before traveling to face the Yankees. Dunn will run into some incredibly stingy pitching, including matchups against Cam Schlittler (1.82 ERA) and ace Gerrit Cole (2.45 ERA). Given his bench role and these difficult opponents, fantasy managers should sit him for now.
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Outlook Kody Clemens
Kody Clemens' Red-Hot Surge Offers Intriguing Short-Term Streaming Value
Kody Clemens has settled into a highly productive role as the everyday starter at first base for the third-place Minnesota Twins. The 30-year-old infielder is enjoying a massive power surge, highlighted by hitting four home runs with a stellar .318 batting average and nine runs scored over his last 12 games. With the Twins sitting at 33-40 and managing multiple lineup injuries, Clemens has provided a crucial spark in the heart of their batting order.
While this current hot streak is incredibly valuable for fantasy managers, a look under the hood suggests long-term regression is inevitable. Clemens has already swatted 10 home runs this year, surpassing our models' initial projection of eight homers over 230 at-bats. However, his career .218 batting average and susceptibility to strikeouts indicate that this high-level production is more of a hot streak than a permanent breakout. Fantasy managers should ride the wave while he is locked in but remain cautious of his baseline averages.
This week, the Twins embark on a six-game road trip against Texas and Arizona. Clemens draws several favorable matchups against vulnerable arms, including Jack Leiter (5.13 ERA) and Zac Gallen (5.71 ERA), though a matchup against Michael Soroka (3.11 ERA) will test his patience. Our weekly projection highlights strong power potential and run-producing opportunities across these six games. Ride his hot hand and insert him into active lineups this week.
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