Outlook Freddie Freeman
Freddie Freeman continues to power the first-place Dodgers with clutch hitting and elite on-base metrics as they head into a favorable weekend series.
The veteran first baseman anchors the lineup for the first-place Dodgers, who lead the NL West with a 48-27 record. Over his last 30 days, Freeman has been spectacular, slashing .323/.427/.626 with eight home runs and 20 RBI. As the everyday starter at first base, his steady presence is vital with Will Smith and Teoscar Hernandez currently sidelined.
While Freeman's recent hot streak slightly outpaces our season projection of 24 home runs, his elite plate discipline is backed by exceptional career baselines. His .279 batting average is trending perfectly toward his projected .289 finish. There is zero reason to fear regression for this steady, high-floor superstar.
Following Thursday's off-day, the Dodgers host three games against Baltimore, offering extremely favorable matchups. Freeman will face struggling starters Trey Gibson (5.91 ERA) and Trevor Rogers (6.08 ERA) before squaring off against Brandon Young. Fantasy managers should comfortably lock him into lineups as a premier starter.
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Outlook Jose Caballero
Jose Caballero is flashing rare power during a hot stretch for the first-place Yankees.
Caballero has been swinging a hot bat lately, hitting .316 with two home runs and seven RBIs over his last five games. He has solidified his role as the everyday shortstop for the first-place Yankees, who currently hold a 45-27 record and are riding a four-game winning streak. With key lineup pieces like Aaron Judge on the injured list, Caballero's playing time is incredibly secure.
While his recent power surge is a welcome surprise, fantasy managers should expect some regression to his baseline. Caballero is a career .230 hitter whose primary fantasy calling card is his speed, evidenced by his 49 steals last year and 15 so far this season. Our models project a rest-of-season average of .227 with 25 total steals, indicating that while the home runs might dry up, his speed remains elite.
The Yankees have four games remaining this week at home, starting with a matchup against Chicago's Sean Burke and his 4.15 ERA. Caballero will also get to face Cincinnati's Rhett Lowder, who enters with a 4.60 ERA, before facing a tougher test against Chase Burns on Sunday. Thanks to these friendly matchups and his elite speed, he is a locked-in option. Start him.
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