Outlook Cal Raleigh
Cal Raleigh Nearing Return as Rehab Assignment Heats Up
Cal Raleigh has not played a major league game since mid-May due to a right oblique strain, but his return is on the horizon. The slugging catcher recently began a rehab assignment, even crushing a home run during his stint with Triple-A Tacoma. He remains on the injured list for now, while the first-place Mariners (37-36) continue to lead the AL West and rely on Mitch Garver behind the plate.
Before landing on the shelf, Raleigh was enduring a severe slump, batting just .161 with seven home runs over 41 games. However, our models remain bullish on his elite power potential, projecting 28 home runs for the season, which aligns with his career track record of consecutive 30-plus homer campaigns. Fantasy managers should remain patient, as his historical category-winning power at the catcher position is too valuable to cut bait on.
Seattle has seven games scheduled this week, including matchups against Baltimore and Boston. While the schedule features some vulnerable arms like Kyle Bradish (4.54 ERA), Raleigh is still finalizing his rehab progression and is unlikely to contribute to fantasy lineups immediately. Keep him stashed on your injured list, but leave him on your bench for now. Verdict: Sit.
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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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