Outlook Nasim Nunez
Nasim Nunez's red-hot bat and elite speed make him an immediate fantasy priority
Nunez has been on an absolute tear for the fourth-place Nationals, batting an incredible .647 (11-for-17) with three stolen bases over his last six games. The 25-year-old has fully seized the everyday second baseman role in Washington, bringing high-energy defense and game-changing speed to the lineup. With teammate Jacob Young currently questionable with an upper-body injury, Nunez's stability and run-scoring potential at the top of the order are more secure than ever.
While his recent 14-day surge of .429 is a clear outlier compared to his career .234 batting average, his speed is entirely legitimate. Our models project Nunez to restabilize around a .227 average rest-of-season, but his 28 stolen bases on the year highlight his elite, category-winning upside. Because he offers virtually no home run power, fantasy managers must treat him as a specialized speed and runs asset whose hot streak demands attention.
This week, Nunez faces a seven-game slate, beginning with a homestand against the Phillies before heading on the road to battle the Orioles. He matches up against several vulnerable arms, including Aaron Nola (5.89 ERA) and Trevor Rogers (5.48 ERA), though a tough matchup with Cristopher Sanchez (1.80 ERA) will test his plate discipline. With our models projecting nearly three stolen bases over the upcoming week, he is an easy starting option for managers hunting speed.
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Outlook Josh Bell
Josh Bell is absolute fire at the plate, making him a must-start option for the upcoming week.
Josh Bell is on a scorching run, batting .455 with two home runs and eight RBIs over his last seven days. His hot bat is fueling the third-place Twins, who are riding a two-game winning streak. With catcher Ryan Jeffers sidelined with a wrist injury, Bell is fully locked in as Minnesota's everyday designated hitter.
While Bell's recent .386 average over the last two weeks is bound for some regression toward his .254 career-like mark on the year, the underlying power is completely real. He has already matched his projected season total of nine home runs in just 76 games, showing he still possesses significant middle-of-the-order pop.
The Twins play six home games this week, starting with a tough series against the Dodgers before hosting the Rockies. Aside from a matchup with Justin Wrobleski, Bell faces vulnerable starters like Michael Lorenzen (7.38 ERA) and Eric Lauer (5.37 ERA). Given this schedule and our weekly projection of a .320 average with a home run, you need to slide him into your lineups.
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