Outlook Ryan O'Hearn
Ryan O'Hearn's power surge provides a boost for the Pirates despite a recent batting average slide.
The fourth-place Pirates, holding a 39-39 record, continue to slot Ryan O'Hearn in as their primary starting right fielder. While he recently showcased his high ceiling with a career-high six-RBI performance on June 18, he has hit just .235 over his last 14 days following a brief IL stint for quad discomfort. He remains a critical run producer in Pittsburgh's lineup, especially with outfielder Oneil Cruz sidelined on the injured list.
O'Hearn's recent slump (.243 average over the last 30 days) looks like a temporary post-injury speed bump rather than a permanent regression. Our season projection models expect him to finish with a solid .266 batting average and 13 home runs, aligning closely with his strong career baselines with Baltimore. Given his steady hard-hit rates and secure everyday role, his batting average should quickly climb back toward his career norms.
This week, Pittsburgh hosts six games, starting with a challenging series against Seattle before facing division rival Cincinnati. O'Hearn will face tough tests against elite arms like Bryce Miller (1.58 ERA) and Chase Burns (2.01 ERA), but he gets a soft landing spot against Brady Singer (5.32 ERA). With our weekly model projecting nearly four RBIs and a home run, fantasy managers should lock him in. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Mookie Betts
Mookie Betts heats up at shortstop as the division-leading Dodgers head out on a six-game road trip.
Betts is showing elite form over the last 14 days, batting .300 with two home runs and 10 runs scored. He continues to anchor the lineup as the everyday shortstop for the first-place Dodgers (49-29) in the NL West. His steady presence is critical with teammates Will Smith and Teoscar Hernandez currently sidelined on the injured list.
This recent hot streak is a massive relief for managers, raising his seasonal average after a slower start following an earlier oblique injury. Our models project a strong rest-of-season recovery toward a .275 average and 22 home runs. Trust his elite track record and expect positive regression to continue.
The road ahead features six games, beginning with a three-game series in Minnesota where he faces a mix of Joe Ryan (2.99 ERA) and the high-ERA Connor Prielipp (5.17 ERA). The road trip wraps up in San Diego against Walker Buehler and Lucas Giolito, both of whom have struggled with ERAs over 4.00. Lock him in as a must-start.
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