Outlook Braden Montgomery
Braden Montgomery Cools Off After Historic Debut But Retains Clear Path to Playing Time
Since his historic walk-off home run on debut, the rookie has cooled off, batting just .200 with a .238 on-base percentage over his last six games for the second-place White Sox. Despite the slump, injuries to outfielders Austin Hays and Everson Pereira have cemented Montgomery as a regular in the right field rotation.
Through his first 11 big-league games, he carries a .231 average, but our season models project him to settle in around a .265 average with 20 home runs and 10 stolen bases. The power-speed upside is very real, meaning fantasy managers should treat this quiet stretch as a typical adjustment period rather than a fluke.
Chicago's six-game home slate starts with a tough three-game series against the division-leading Guardians, where he will face tough arms like Parker Messick (2.77 ERA). Though the week ends with a more favorable matchup against Luinder Avila (5.50 ERA) of the Royals, his recent struggles make him a risky option. Verdict: Sit.
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