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 Paul Goldschmidt
Goldschmidt is hitting like his MVP self during a scorching June surge for the first-place Yankees
Paul Goldschmidt is experiencing a massive resurgence in the Bronx, cementing his role as the everyday starting first baseman for the division-leading Yankees. Despite entering his late 30s, Goldschmidt has revitalized his fantasy outlook by hitting .301 with 11 home runs and 36 RBIs over his first 47 games. With key outfielders Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham currently sidelined on the injured list, Goldschmidt has been forced into an even more prominent run-producing role in New York's potent lineup.
His elite production completely obliterates our modest preseason projections, which forecasted just seven home runs and a .259 batting average across 433 at-bats. Over the last 14 days, he has been on an absolute tear, hitting .370 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. While his current .391 average over the last week is bound to regress, his underlying power metrics suggest this rebound is entirely genuine, offering fantasy managers elite four-category contribution.
The Yankees have four home games remaining this week, offering outstanding matchups. Goldschmidt will face vulnerable right-handers in Chicago's Sean Burke (4.15 ERA) and Cincinnati's Rhett Lowder (4.60 ERA), alongside southpaw Andrew Abbott (3.84 ERA), before a tough Sunday meeting with Reds ace Chase Burns. Given his current hot streak and the favorable hitting environment at home, Goldschmidt is an absolute must-start.
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