Outlook Tommy Edman
Tommy Edman is healthy and hitting, providing an immediate spark for the first-place Dodgers.
After missing the start of the year recovering from ankle surgery, Tommy Edman is finally back, batting .385 with a .429 on-base percentage over his first four games. He joins a first-place Dodgers team boasting a 49-29 record atop the NL West, which is currently managing several key roster injuries. Edman's defensive versatility should keep him highly active as he shakes off any remaining rust.
While his early-season .385 average comes in a tiny four-game sample, our models expect him to settle closer to a .239 average with 10 home runs and 10 steals rest of season. Historically a premier speed source with multiple 25-plus stolen base seasons on his resume, Edman has yet to run since returning. Expect his trademark aggressiveness on the basepaths to ramp up as he gains confidence in his ankle.
The week ahead features six road games, starting in Minnesota before a division clash in San Diego. Edman draws highly favorable matchups against back-end starters like Connor Prielipp (5.17 ERA) and Lucas Giolito (5.16 ERA), though Joe Ryan (2.99 ERA) presents a stiffer challenge. Our models project a highly productive week for the utility man, making him a priority addition. Verdict: Hold.
Updated 1 day ago
Latest News Tommy Edman
Outlook Cal Raleigh
Cal Raleigh returns from the injured list to anchor the Mariners' lineup, offering immense power upside despite a sluggish batting average.
After missing a month with a right oblique strain, Raleigh returned to action, reclaiming his role as the primary backstop. Over his first six games back, he is batting .167 with a .375 OBP, showing an excellent eye with six walks. His presence is vital for the first-place Mariners (40-39 in the AL West), especially with key teammates like Randy Arozarena currently sidelined on the injured list.
While Raleigh's early .162 batting average is a drag, our projections expect a strong rest-of-season rebound toward a .233 average and 30 home runs. The slump is heavily weighted by a career-worst hitless skid prior to his injury, but his historic 65-homer campaign in 2025 demonstrates his elite ceiling. Fantasy managers must remain patient, as his power-hitting profile is incredibly rare at the catcher position.
This week, the Mariners play six road games, visiting Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Raleigh faces several vulnerable starters, including Mitch Keller (5.25 ERA) and Slade Cecconi (4.61 ERA), offering prime opportunities to jumpstart his power. Given the high-upside matchups and guaranteed volume, he belongs in all active lineups. Verdict: Start.
Updated 1 day ago
