Outlook Carlos Cortes
Carlos Cortes mired in a deep June slump despite securing everyday DH role
The second-place Athletics (36-38) are keeping Cortes busy, but his bat has gone ice-cold, hitting just .067 (1-for-15) over the last week and .133 over his last 10 games. Despite the slump, with Brent Rooker sidelined on the injured list, Cortes is locked in as Oakland's primary designated hitter.
While his recent performance is discouraging, Cortes still boasts a strong .289 batting average and six home runs over 59 games this season. Our models project a rest-of-season average around .265, suggesting his current slump is a temporary correction rather than his new baseline, though fantasy managers must remain patient.
Oakland finishes the week with four home games against the Angels starting Thursday. The matchups are challenging, featuring tough righties Jose Soriano (2.79 ERA) and Walbert Urena (2.60 ERA). Verdict: Sit.
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