Outlook Trea Turner
Trea Turner battles through slump and minor injury scare as Phillies chase the Braves in the NL East
Turner's tough campaign hit another bump when he exited Monday's game after being hit by a pitch, but he avoided a serious injury and returned to the lineup on Wednesday. Over his last 14 days, he is hitting just .200 with zero home runs, though he has salvaged some fantasy value with four stolen bases. He remains the everyday shortstop for the second-place Phillies, who sit at 40-34 in the NL East.
While his current .223 batting average is a disappointment compared to last year's league-leading .300 mark, his long-term track record suggests better days ahead. Our data projects a rest-of-season turnaround toward a .287 average with 15 home runs and 25 stolen bases. Given his elite speed and high-volume role in a strong offense, this deep slump is a prime buy-low window rather than a permanent decline.
With today being June 18, the Phillies have three remaining games this week, all at home against the Mets. Turner faces a favorable matchup on Thursday against Sean Manaea, who holds a 4.78 ERA and 1.35 WHIP, before matching up with Freddy Peralta on Saturday. Despite a Friday off-day limiting his counting-stat volume, his speed makes him a must-play. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Luke Keaschall
Keaschall offers a solid speed and on-base floor with room to grow
Luke Keaschall enters the 2026 season with an established role as the primary starting second baseman for the Twins. Following a promising 2025 campaign where he showcased a rare blend of contact and speed, the 23-year-old infielder is looking to build on those foundation pieces in his second big-league season. While he underwent elbow surgery in late 2024, his recovery is behind him, securing his spot in the middle of Minnesota's infield.
Our season projection anticipates solid category contributions across the board, highlighted by a projected .263 batting average and a robust .347 on-base percentage over nearly 470 at-bats. While his power remains modest with an expectation of 10 home runs, Keaschall's standout tool for fantasy managers is his speed, as our models project him to swipe 20 bags. His keen eye at the plate should generate around 48 runs and 48 RBIs, making him a highly reliable option in standard formats.
With an ADP sitting in the late rounds of standard drafts, Keaschall represents an excellent value target for managers looking to secure middle-infield depth without sacrificing average or speed. He is a safe-floor player who could easily outperform his draft position if his power develops further.
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