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Jake McCarthy's Illness Clouds an Otherwise Productive Run in Colorado
Jake McCarthy has been a spark plug for the fifth-place Rockies (27-45), batting .286 with four stolen bases over his last 30 days. However, his momentum has stalled due to an illness that has sidelined him since June 10. Once healthy, he remains the primary starter in center field, especially with teammate Brenton Doyle currently on the injured list.
McCarthy's current .276 season average is a massive step up from his disappointing .204 mark last year, aligning closer to his strong 2024 campaign. While our models project a slight regression toward a .252 batting average rest-of-season, his elite speed keeps his fantasy floor high. Expect him to easily clear our projected 15 stolen bases if he maintains this everyday role.
The Rockies face a six-game slate, starting with three on the road against the Cubs before returning home to face the Pirates. The pitching matchups are mixed, highlighted by a tough draw against Paul Skenes (2.85 ERA) but balanced by high-ERA targets like Edward Cabrera and Jared Jones. Because McCarthy's recovery timeline remains uncertain, the smart move is to bench him this week. Weekly Verdict: Sit.
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