Outlook Trevor Larnach
Trevor Larnach is surging as the everyday left fielder for the hot-streaking Twins, offering solid short-term fantasy value.
Larnach has been swinging a hot bat recently, hitting .333 with a home run over his last five games, including a leadoff homer on June 16. His spark has helped the third-place Twins to a three-game winning streak as they chase division rivals. He is currently locked into everyday duties as the primary left fielder with teammate Ryan Jeffers out.
While Larnach's recent surge is encouraging, our models expect some regression, forecasting a .247 batting average and eight home runs over 384 at-bats this season. This aligns closely with his career .242 average, suggesting his current .264 mark may slip over the summer. He remains a useful depth piece but lacks elite category upside.
With the week underway, the Twins face a road trip where Larnach matches up against Jack Leiter and his 5.13 ERA, before taking on Arizona's Michael Soroka and Zac Gallen. Since he will face several high-ERA starters, Larnach is worth plugging into deeper lineups while he is swinging a hot bat. Verdict: Hold.
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Outlook Matt Shaw
Matt Shaw is swinging a scorching-hot bat as he carves out a highly versatile utility role for Chicago.
Shaw has been absolutely tearing the cover off the ball, batting .462 with a massive 1.302 OPS over his last five games for the third-place Cubs (39-36). While his path to everyday at-bats is crowded as a backup at multiple infield and outfield positions, his recent clutch play demands regular playing time in Chicago.
This red-hot streak is a massive step forward from Shaw's .222 rookie average last year, though regression is certainly coming. Still, our models project him to settle in around a solid .235 average with eight home runs and 12 stolen bases over 268 projected at-bats, making him a useful power-speed bench asset.
For the remainder of the week, the Cubs host Toronto for three games. Shaw will face tough challenges against Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease, but also a highly exploitable matchup against Patrick Corbin and his 4.57 ERA. Given his blistering form, Shaw is a strong plug-and-play option.
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