Outlook Brayan Rocchio
Rocchio provides steady defense and speed for the first-place Guardians, but a recent slump at the plate limits his weekly appeal.
Rocchio has cooled off considerably over the last 14 days, batting just .171 with only six hits. Despite this slump, he remains the everyday shortstop for the first-place Guardians (39-33) and could see increased offensive pressure with star teammate Jose Ramirez recently landing on the injured list.
While his recent slide is disappointing, Rocchio's overall 2026 campaign has been a step forward, featuring a .274 average and 12 steals over 69 games. This is an improvement over his career baseline, though our season projection expects him to settle closer to a .236 average, indicating some regression is coming.
Cleveland plays six road games this week against Milwaukee and Houston. Rocchio faces several vulnerable starters like Robert Gasser (6.38 ERA) and Tatsuya Imai (6.43 ERA), but must also navigate tough matchups like Spencer Arrighetti (2.57 ERA). Given his current slump, he is a Sit in most formats.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Willy Adames
Willy Adames battles a leg injury amidst a recent power surge, clouding his weekly outlook.
Willy Adames remains the everyday shortstop for the fourth-place Giants, though his immediate status is questionable due to a minor leg injury. Over his last 14 days, he has flashed significant power with four home runs and 11 RBI, despite hitting just .191. This recent power follows an excellent 30-day stretch where he hit .264 with eight home runs.
The recent dip in batting average is a classic cold streak for Adames, but his rest-of-season power output remains highly sustainable. Our models project a conservative 15 home runs over the rest of the year, but having already hit 11 this season, he is easily on track to reach his typical 25-to-30 home run baseline.
San Francisco has three games remaining this week, hosting the Cubs after a Thursday off-day. The matchups are mixed, featuring a tough battle against Ben Brown and his stellar 1.74 ERA on Friday, followed by a favorable draw against Colin Rea and his 5.37 ERA on Sunday. However, with his leg injury keeping him questionable, the safest move is to bench him until his health status clears. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 6 days ago
