Outlook Henry Bolte
Athletics rookie Henry Bolte continues to flash elite power and speed as Oakland's everyday center fielder.
Locked in as the primary center fielder for the second-place Athletics (36-38), Bolte has excelled with a .341 batting average, two home runs, and two steals over his last 14 days. His everyday role is secure with outfielders Brent Rooker and Denzel Clarke currently sidelined on the injured list. However, contact issues persist, as evidenced by a concerning 17 strikeouts over his last 13 games.
Bolte's current .310 career batting average is likely to regress toward our projected .265 mark as his high strikeout rate catches up to him. Nevertheless, his raw tools are undeniable, and he is well on his way to eclipsing our projection of seven homers and seven steals. This dynamic power-speed combination is legitimate, making him a highly valuable fantasy asset despite the looming average risk.
For the remainder of this seven-game week, Oakland hosts division rival Los Angeles, featuring matchups against tough starters Jose Soriano (2.79 ERA) and Walbert Urena (2.60 ERA). While these matchups are challenging, Bolte's ability to impact multiple categories on any given night keeps his fantasy floor solid and his ceiling high. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Tommy Edman
Tommy Edman returns to action for the first-place Dodgers but belongs on fantasy benches for now.
After a lengthy recovery from ankle surgery, Edman was activated and made his season debut on June 17, going 0-for-3 with a walk. He joins a first-place Dodgers team boasting a 48-27 record and riding a three-game winning streak. While he is easing back into the lineup, his defensive versatility will be vital with several key teammates currently on the injured list.
Our models project Edman to bat .239 with 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 418 at-bats this season. While his 2025 campaign showed a sharp decline in speed with just three steals, his track record of consecutive 25+ steal seasons prior to that offers intriguing category-stabilizing upside once he is fully healthy.
The Dodgers wrap up the week with three home games against Baltimore, facing Trey Gibson (5.91 ERA) and Trevor Rogers (6.08 ERA) before finishing against Brandon Young. While these matchups against high-ERA starters are highly favorable, Edman is too risky to deploy right away as he shakes off the rust. Sit him for now.
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