Outlook Cole Carrigg
Cole Carrigg's explosive rookie start brings elite speed and power flashes to Colorado, making him a highly viable weekly option.
Cole Carrigg has made an immediate splash since his June debut, batting .250 with three homers over his first 12 major league games. The last-place Rockies (30-48) are leaning heavily on the rookie with outfielders Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak sidelined on the injured list. Carrigg has secured regular playing time, operating as a key daily presence in the Colorado outfield.
Carrigg’s three home runs in 40 at-bats represent a power spike compared to our model's rest-of-season projection of 10 homers. However, his elite minor-league speed—headlined by 30 Triple-A steals before his promotion—suggests his single big-league stolen base is just a starting point. While his .550 slugging percentage may regress, his speed and power profile is legitimate.
The Rockies play six games this week, hosting Boston before visiting Minnesota. Carrigg faces tough assignments in Ranger Suarez (2.93 ERA) and Sonny Gray (3.12 ERA) but gets highly exploitable matchups against Jake Bennett (4.79 ERA) and Zebby Matthews (4.78 ERA). With regular at-bats guaranteed, he is a strong fantasy play. Verdict: Start.
Updated 12 hrs ago
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Outlook Denzer Guzman
Guzman's recent home run surge and regular playing time make him an excellent weekly option.
Denzer Guzman is red-hot for the last-place Angels (32-47), batting .308 with three home runs and six RBIs over his last seven games, including homering in three consecutive contests. With key teammates like Anthony Rendon and Yoan Moncada on the injured list, the 22-year-old infielder has seized a regular starting role on the left side of the infield.
While our models project a modest .220 batting average rest-of-season, his stellar Triple-A stint (.336 average) and recent major-league success (.271 average in 12 games) hint at real growth. His high strikeout tendency remains a risk, but his elite category contribution in power makes his current hot streak look more like a breakout than a fluke.
Los Angeles has a six-game home slate, facing Baltimore and Oakland. Guzman gets highly favorable matchups against vulnerable pitchers like Trey Gibson (5.81 ERA) and Jack Perkins (6.60 ERA), while only Oakland's J.T. Ginn (3.25 ERA) presents a stiff challenge. With six straight starts on deck, he is an excellent fantasy option. Verdict: Start.
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