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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Outlook Cooper Pratt
Cooper Pratt hits the ground running with elite contact and speed following his highly anticipated call-up
The 21-year-old rookie has made a splash since his mid-June promotion, batting .368 with three stolen bases and an impressive .429 on-base percentage over his first six big-league contests. His injection into the lineup has energized the first-place Brewers, who lead the NL Central with a 46-29 record. He has quickly taken over as Milwaukee's primary shortstop option following the designation of Luis Rengifo.
While Pratt's current .368 batting average is unsustainable over a full season and will likely regress toward his projected .250 baseline, his plate discipline and baserunning instincts are legitimate. He has hit safely in five consecutive games, showing that his speed-and-contact profile can translate immediately. Expect modest power growth but solid stolen base contributions as he adjusts to major league pitching.
This week, Milwaukee plays six games, starting with a three-game road series against Cincinnati before returning home to host the Cubs. Pratt gets highly favorable matchups against struggling starters like Nick Lodolo (6.12 ERA) and Edward Cabrera (5.40 ERA), making him an excellent play. Fire him up as an active fantasy option this week.
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