Outlook Nasim Nunez
Elite Speed Tool Gives Nasim Nunez Intriguing Late-Round Fantasy Appeal
Nasim Nunez enters the season with a clear opportunity to establish himself in the majors, currently slated as Washington's everyday second baseman and the primary backup at shortstop. At just 25 years old, the dynamic infielder has earned rave reviews for his high-intensity play and spectacular defensive glove. He should secure plenty of playing time if his defense remains elite, though he will need to prove he can hit enough to maintain a hold on a regular spot in the lineup.
From a fantasy perspective, Nunez is a one-category specialist with game-changing upside on the basepaths. Our projections expect him to steal 24 bases in a limited 273 at-bats, showing just how active he is when he gets on base. However, the rest of his offensive profile carries significant risk; our models project a weak .227 batting average, a .291 on-base percentage, and minimal power with just four home runs. He will rely heavily on his walk rate and bunt hits to generate on-base opportunities.
Ultimately, Nunez is a target for fantasy managers who find themselves desperate for stolen bases late in drafts. He offers virtually no power or RBI support, making him a batting average liability, but his elite speed gives him a very high ceiling in the stolen base category. If you can buffer his average with high-contact hitters early in your draft, Nunez is a cheap source of speed worth taking a flyer on in deeper formats.
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Outlook Samad Taylor
Samad Taylor's Red-Hot June Offers Sneaky Speed and Average Boost
Samad Taylor is tearing it up for the second-place Padres (38-35), batting .382 with four stolen bases over his last 14 days. With outfielders Ramon Laureano and Miguel Andujar sidelined on the injured list, Taylor has stepped into an increased role in left field. He has capitalized on the opportunity, providing immediate speed and contact to a San Diego squad fighting to stay hot in the wild card race.
While Taylor's recent .361 average over ten games is a massive boon, his career average and our projected .231 mark suggest heavy regression is coming once his hit luck normalizes. However, his elite speed is entirely legitimate, as evidenced by his four steals in June and a history of high-volume swiping. Even when his bat cools, he remains a viable speed specialist who should continue to get run while the Padres deal with injuries.
San Diego travels to Texas for a three-game weekend series, starting with a tough matchup against ace Jacob deGrom (3.17 ERA) before facing more vulnerable arms in Nathan Eovaldi and MacKenzie Gore. Taylor's active base-running makes him an intriguing play despite the tough series opener. Stream him this week if you need immediate category help in runs and stolen bases.
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