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 17 hrs ago
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Outlook Troy Johnston
Secure Playing Time and Steady OBP Make Johnston a Viable Outfield Option
Johnston has cooled off slightly with a brief hitless stretch over his last three games, though his excellent plate discipline still yielded a .400 on-base percentage during that span. Over the last 30 days, he has been highly productive for the fifth-place Rockies, batting .298 with 12 runs and 12 RBIs. With Tyler Freeman and Mickey Moniak on the injured list, Johnston's role as the primary everyday right fielder remains completely secure.
While his current .309 year-to-date average is higher than our rest-of-season projection of .257, Johnston's strong plate discipline suggests his high-floor profile is sustainable. He possesses minimal over-the-fence power, but his ability to limit strikeouts and get on base makes him a highly reliable asset. Our models project him to chip in another seven home runs and eight stolen bases over the remainder of the year.
The Rockies play six games this week, beginning with a three-game home stand at Coors Field against Boston before heading to Minnesota. Johnston faces a friendly matchup against Jake Bennett (4.79 ERA) to open the week, though subsequent matchups against Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez will be much tougher. Backed by a projected .306 weekly average and Coors Field exposure, he is a solid lineup filler. Verdict: Start.
Updated 17 hrs ago
