Outlook Carson Benge
Carson Benge Battles a Mid-June Slump but Retains Long-Term Appeal
Benge has hit a brief skid over the last seven days, batting just .172 with seven strikeouts and no home runs. Despite this cold stretch, the 23-year-old rookie's everyday role in right field remains completely secure for the fifth-place Mets, who are currently playing through major injuries to key bats like Francisco Lindor.
While his recent 14-day average of .240 is slightly down, his rest-of-season outlook remains bright as our data projects a recovery back toward a .270 average with 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases. This slump appears to be a standard rookie adjustment period rather than a major mechanical flaw, so fantasy managers should maintain patience with his elite pedigree.
The remainder of the week offers a mixed bag of road matchups against the Phillies. While Benge gets a favorable look on Thursday against a struggling Aaron Nola and his 6.06 ERA, he faces daunting matchups over the weekend against elite arms Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler. Verdict: Sit.
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Outlook Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is back on the active roster for the Diamondbacks, but fantasy managers should ease him back into lineups.
After a stint on the injured list, Gurriel returned to action this week for the third-place Diamondbacks (38-36). He has started twice since returning, going 1-for-8 with an RBI. While he is the primary left fielder, recurrent soft-tissue injuries have limited him to just 27 games overall this season.
The veteran outfielder is batting just .220 this year, but our models expect him to rebound toward his career norms. Our projection forecasts a .260 average and 12 home runs over 288 at-bats the rest of the way. We expect him to reclaim his steady mid-pack fantasy value once his plate timing fully returns.
Arizona has three home games remaining this week against Minnesota, facing high-ERA options like Connor Prielipp. While the matchups are decent, Gurriel is still shaking off rust after his IL stint and should remain on your bench until his bat heats up. Verdict: Sit.
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