Outlook Spencer Horwitz
Spencer Horwitz's outstanding plate discipline and secure everyday role make him a highly productive corner infield option.
Spencer Horwitz has fully established himself as an everyday starter in the Pirates' lineup, primarily anchoring the first base position. At age 28, Horwitz is entering his physical prime and has demonstrated exceptional growth, securing a regular role after bouncing around in previous seasons. His superb plate discipline and high-contact approach have made him a staple near the top of Pittsburgh's batting order, providing a reliable source of runs and on-base percentage in a developing offense.
From a category standpoint, Horwitz's greatest asset is his elite ability to get on base. While our projections expected a modest 9 home runs and 31 RBIs over a partial season, he has already displayed surprising pop by reaching double-digit home runs early in the year, well ahead of his career baselines. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be a major speed asset, but his potential to hover around a .280 batting average and push for a .390-plus on-base percentage makes him an incredibly safe ratio stabilizer.
Ultimately, Horwitz offers immense value in points leagues and OBP-focused formats where his high walk rate and low strikeout numbers are amplified. While he lacks the towering 30-homer upside of elite fantasy first basemen, his secure role and high-floor production make him a fantastic corner infield target or utility option who consistently outperforms his draft-day value.
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Outlook Colson Montgomery
Montgomery's Historic Power Surge Offsets Average Woes
Colson Montgomery made history by becoming the first player with 20-plus homers in his first 275 at-bats in consecutive seasons. Over the last 14 days, he hit just .194 but slugged four homers and drove in seven runs. He remains the starting shortstop for the 39-37 White Sox, who hold second place in the AL Central despite missing key bat Munetaka Murakami.
With 20 homers in 73 games, Montgomery has nearly matched his 2025 total of 21. While our projections anticipated a moderate 18-homer pace, his power is clearly elite. However, his .221 average and high strikeout rate are real, meaning his elite power surge comes with a batting average tax.
The White Sox host six games this week, starting with a tough series against Cleveland's Parker Messick (2.77 ERA) and Gavin Williams (3.83 ERA) before an easier slate against Kansas City, closing with Luinder Avila (5.50 ERA). Despite a few difficult matchups, his rare power potential at shortstop makes him a locked-in option. Start.
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