Outlook Xavier Edwards
Xavier Edwards remains a premier speed and contact asset despite a brief average dip
Edwards is locked in as the everyday second baseman for the fourth-place Marlins, who sit at 36-36. While his batting average has dipped to .220 over the last 14 days, he remains a vital spark plug. Despite minor injuries elsewhere on the roster, his everyday role is entirely secure.
His strong .299 mark in 2026 aligns with his high-contact career numbers, though his six home runs are already a career high. While a recent power lull was expected, his baseline of 11 stolen bases and high on-base skills remain secure. Our model projects a robust .280 average and 27 stolen bases.
Miami has six games scheduled, including tough matchups against elite arms like Zack Wheeler, but also faces vulnerable pitchers like Andrew Painter and Adrian Houser. Edwards' ability to put the ball in play makes him a strong bet to get back on track. Start him.
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Outlook Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Nagging Back Tightness and Power Slump Cloud Guerrero's Weekly Outlook
Guerrero's recent stretch has been highly discouraging, as he has batted just .184 with zero home runs and only three RBIs over his last 10 games. Compounding his slump is a day-to-day designation due to lower back tightness, which has sidelined him since June 13. He remains the everyday starter at first base for the third-place Blue Jays (34-38), but fantasy managers must monitor his active status closely.
While his current 2026 line of .276 with only three home runs is a major disappointment, our models project him to rebound and finish close to 29 home runs with a .295 average. Having hit 31 homers last season with elite bat speed, his current power outage is an extreme outlier, making him a prime buy-low candidate once his back heals.
The Blue Jays have six road games scheduled this week, beginning Tuesday at Fenway Park. He faces a mixed bag of matchups, with challenging assignments against Ben Brown (1.74 ERA) and Sonny Gray (3.03 ERA), offset by highly favorable spots against Jake Bennett (5.28 ERA) and Colin Rea (5.53 ERA). Given the active injury risk and cold bat, the smart play is to Sit him in weekly lineups until he proves his back is healthy.
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