Outlook Liam Hicks
Liam Hicks’ breakout campaign continues with hot contact and run-producing power.
Liam Hicks is establishing himself as a foundational piece in the Miami lineup, securing regular playing time as the primary designated hitter while also slotting in as the secondary catcher. At 27 years old, Hicks has taken a massive step forward in his second big-league season, showing advanced plate discipline and an incredibly high-floor offensive profile that is rare for a player with catcher eligibility.
Our season projections anticipate Hicks contributing nearly 12 home runs and 60 RBIs over 174 remaining at-bats, with a projected .241 batting average and a strong .340 on-base percentage. However, his current 2026 performance of 13 homers and 52 RBIs through 73 games suggests there is plenty of room to blow past those expectations. Hicks limits strikeouts and generates high-quality contact, making him a major asset in batting average and on-base categories compared to the rest of the position group.
Ultimately, Hicks has transformed from a backup option into a highly reliable fantasy asset. While he may lack the elite raw power of top-tier sluggers, his dual-eligibility potential, locked-in playing time, and exceptional run-producing capabilities make him a safe, high-floor target who can readily anchor the catcher position.
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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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