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 Wyatt Langford
Wyatt Langford Is Heating Up with Power and Speed in an Everyday Role
After returning from a forearm injury, Langford is finding his rhythm, batting .280 with a home run and a steal over his last seven games. The third-place Rangers (35-38) need his offensive spark more than ever with Corey Seager and Evan Carter on the injured list, locking Langford into his primary starting left-field role. His power is clearly back, highlighted by a recent leadoff blast over the Green Monster on Sunday Night Baseball.
While Langford's season numbers (.236 average, three home runs) reflect his early injury struggles, his recent hard-hit metrics align closely with his pedigree. Our models project him to reach 15 home runs and 15 stolen bases while boosting his average to .250 by the end of the year. Given his 20-20 history and elite tools, his current hot streak is a sign of a real post-rehab breakout rather than a fluke.
Texas continues its homestand with a tough matchup tonight against Minnesota's Joe Ryan, who holds a strong 3.17 ERA. However, the schedule becomes highly favorable this weekend against San Diego, featuring matchups with Randy Vasquez (3.63 ERA), Walker Buehler (4.29 ERA), and a highly vulnerable Lucas Giolito (4.56 ERA, 1.79 WHIP). With playing time secure and excellent matchups ahead, Langford is an easy call to start.
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