Outlook Jakob Marsee
Jakob Marsee struggles with contact despite flashes of speed
The primary center fielder for the fourth-place Marlins (37-38) continues to lock down everyday playing time, but his recent results at the plate are concerning. Over his last seven games, Marsee is hitting just .192 with a staggering 11 strikeouts in 26 at-bats, though he did break out for a home run and two runs scored on Wednesday.
While Marsee has already swiped 17 bags this season, his overall .206 batting average is a major step back from the .292 mark he posted last year. Our projections still expect him to settle in around a .244 average rest-of-season, but his current swing-and-miss issues suggest some near-term regression until he can make more consistent contact.
Miami has an off-day Thursday before hosting San Francisco for a three-game weekend series. Marsee gets two highly favorable matchups against Trevor McDonald (4.64 ERA) and Adrian Houser (5.94 ERA), sandwiched around a tough test against Logan Webb. Because his batting average is actively hurting rosters right now, he is a Sit in shallow formats.
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Outlook Jake Bauers
Jake Bauers rides a career-best campaign into a challenging week of matchups for the first-place Brewers.
Bauers continues to serve as the everyday starter at first base for the NL Central-leading Brewers, who currently sit at 45-26. While he has cooled off over the last seven days with a .154 batting average, his overall 14-day trending numbers remain excellent, featuring three home runs, 10 RBI, and a robust 1.109 OPS. His strong play has cemented his role in the middle of Milwaukee's lineup.
The veteran's 2026 performance represents a true breakout, currently batting .270 with 13 homers on the season, far outstripping his .201 mark from 2024. While our models project a rest-of-season average of .213 with 12 additional homers over 254 at-bats, his improved eye at the plate—demonstrated by 11 walks over his last 10 games—suggests his on-base skills should prevent a total collapse. Expect some regression, but he remains a solid power contributor.
For the rest of this weekly stretch, Bauers and the Brewers wrap up a series against Cleveland's Parker Messick (2.76 ERA) before heading to Atlanta for three games. The road trip features difficult matchups against Chris Sale (2.30 ERA) and Bryce Elder (3.23 ERA) before easing up against Grant Holmes (4.33 ERA). Given the tough slate of opposing starters over the next few days, fantasy managers should sit him. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
