Outlook Noelvi Marte
Noelvi Marte flashes explosive power post-recall, but brutal weekend matchups loom
Marte has been on fire since his June 3 recall, batting .265 with three home runs and three stolen bases over his last 14 days, including a three-game home run streak ending June 14. He is currently working as a key depth outfielder for the fifth-place Reds, who are currently playing through several key injuries including Elly De La Cruz.
While Marte's recent power-speed surge is exciting, our models project just eight home runs and eight stolen bases over 497 at-bats, signaling that his recent home run pace is likely to regress. However, his 2025 career line of 14 homers and a .260 average in 93 games demonstrates that his raw talent is legitimate if he maintains regular playing time.
Looking at the remaining slate, the Reds travel to Yankee Stadium for a three-game weekend series against the Yankees. Marte faces a gauntlet of tough opposing starters, including Cam Schlittler and his microscopic 1.82 ERA alongside ace Gerrit Cole, making him a sit in weekly lineups despite his recent hot streak.
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Outlook Luke Raley
Luke Raley battles back tightness amidst a mid-season slump, clouding his weekly fantasy appeal
Raley has hit a rough patch, batting just .133 with one home run and four RBIs over his last 14 days. His status is further clouded by recent back tightness that sidelined him on June 16. This comes at a tough time for the first-place Mariners (38-37), who are also managing injuries to outfielders Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez, ensuring Raley a primary starting outfield role once he is cleared to play.
While his recent .197 average over the last 30 days is discouraging, Raley's overall 2026 campaign (.241 BA, 14 HR) displays strong bounce-back power. Our models project him to hit .226 with 12 home runs over 230 at-bats rest-of-season. Expect his production to stabilize closer to his seasonal baselines once he moves past this physical setback.
For the remainder of the week, the Mariners face Baltimore's Shane Baz (4.07 ERA) before hosting a tough Boston rotation featuring Ranger Suarez (3.21 ERA) and Payton Tolle (3.24 ERA). Given his questionable health and these difficult upcoming matchups, Raley is a risky play. The verdict is to sit him until he returns to full health.
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