Outlook William Contreras
William Contreras remains an elite must-start fantasy option as he continues his stellar offensive season.
Contreras has been swinging a hot bat, hitting .304 with two home runs and seven RBIs over his last 14 days, building on a strong .298 average over the past month. He continues to anchor the lineup as the everyday starting catcher for the first-place Brewers, who lead the NL Central with a 45-26 record and are riding a three-game win streak. Fully healthy and locked in as the primary option behind the plate, his volume and run-producing opportunities remain incredibly secure.
His current season average is fully backed by his career track record of high-quality contact, including his .280 mark in 2024. While our season projections expect him to hit closer to .271 with around 20 home runs, his recent plate discipline suggests his current production is highly sustainable. Contreras remains one of the few true high-floor, five-category contributors at catcher, offering elite rest-of-season stability.
For the remainder of the week, Contreras faces a challenging stretch, starting with Cleveland's Parker Messick today before heading to Atlanta for a three-game weekend set. That road series features matchups against elite ace Chris Sale and Bryce Elder, though Sunday brings a friendlier matchup against Grant Holmes and his 4.33 ERA. Despite the tough matchups, his elite volume and offensive floor make him a mandatory Start in all formats.
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Outlook Jake McCarthy
McCarthy Providing Spark as Rockies' Everyday Center Fielder
Jake McCarthy has seized the everyday center field role for the Rockies with Brenton Doyle currently sidelined on the injured list. Over his last 14 days, the outfielder is hitting a sharp .313 with three runs scored, providing a steady spark for the last-place Colorado club (28-47). His strong contact rate makes him a highly valuable asset while he remains locked into a regular starting role.
While McCarthy's recent .313 batting average is highly encouraging, our models expect some regression toward his projected .252 rest-of-season average. However, his outstanding speed—highlighted by 11 stolen bases on the year—is entirely real and makes him a reliable speed source. If he continues to get everyday plate appearances, he should easily surpass our projected 15 stolen bases.
Looking at the remaining schedule, the Rockies head home to Coors Field for three weekend games against Pittsburgh, facing a difficult match against Paul Skenes (2.85 ERA) but highly exploitable matchups against Bubba Chandler (4.76 ERA) and Jared Jones (6.23 ERA). Given the high-scoring home environment and his recent hot streak, McCarthy is a quality starting option for the rest of the week.
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