Outlook Brayan Rocchio
Brayan Rocchio Slumping as Guardians Push to Stay Atop AL Central
Rocchio has hit a major wall, batting just .077 over the last seven days and .139 over his last 14 games. Despite his struggles, he remains locked in as the everyday shortstop for the first-place Guardians, who hold a 39-35 record. His fantasy value takes an additional hit with lineup anchor José Ramírez sidelined on the injured list.
While Rocchio is struggling mightily right now, his overall 2026 campaign has been a step forward, featuring a .265 average and 12 stolen bases. Our season models expect some regression toward a .236 average, indicating this deep slump is likely an overcorrection rather than his new baseline. Expect his bat to stabilize closer to his career norm as his luck turns around.
For the remainder of this week's road trip, Rocchio faces a mix of challenging and vulnerable arms, including Houston's Tatsuya Imai and his high 6.43 ERA. However, given his current ice-cold form and the weakened Cleveland lineup, his immediate upside is limited. Fantasy managers should Sit Rocchio until he shows signs of life at the plate.
Updated 3 days ago
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Outlook Blaze Alexander
Blaze Alexander's red-hot bat makes him an essential fantasy starter
Blaze Alexander is on an absolute tear, batting .500 with a .563 OBP over his last 14 days. The fourth-place Orioles, currently holding a 35-40 record, have leaned heavily on the 27-year-old infielder following a season-ending elbow injury to third baseman Jordan Westburg. Though Alexander is officially listed as the primary backup at third base behind Coby Mayo, his exceptional hitting has forced him into a near-everyday role across the infield.
While his current hot streak is inflated by an unsustainable .571 average over his last five games, Alexander is showing genuine growth. Our season models originally projected a modest .231 average and nine home runs, but his improved contact has kept his actual season average at a stellar .304. Expect some regression toward his career .230-.240 baseline, but his current volume makes him highly productive.
For the remainder of the week, the Orioles face a road trip starting with Bryan Woo in Seattle before heading to Los Angeles. While facing Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his 2.52 ERA will be a major challenge, matchups against Roki Sasaki and Emmet Sheehan—who both carry ERAs near 5.00—provide excellent opportunities to capitalize on Alexander's hot hand. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
