Outlook Daulton Varsho
Daulton Varsho returns with a bang from a wrist injury, looking to spark the Blue Jays' outfield during a busy seven-game week.
After missing time with left wrist inflammation, Varsho returned to the lineup on June 20, immediately launching a crucial home run. The third-place Blue Jays (38-39) are fighting to gain ground in the competitive AL East, and Varsho's return provides a major boost. Although he has played just two games in the last 14 days, his active status slots him right back into everyday outfield duties.
Before his wrist flared up, Varsho was putting together a productive year, batting .260 with a .335 OBP over 65 games, comfortably ahead of our rest-of-season projection of a .227 average. While his current power pace (6 HR) is slightly behind last year’s 23-homer mark, his improved plate discipline suggests his batting average gains are legitimate. Expect his power output to rise as he settles back into the everyday lineup.
The Blue Jays play a full seven-game slate at home this week, offering plenty of opportunity for fantasy managers. Varsho will face a mixed bag of pitchers, including tough matchups like Hunter Brown (1.10 ERA), but he also gets to feast on highly exploitable arms like Mike Burrows (5.79 ERA) and Jack Leiter (5.56 ERA). Given his immediate return to power and the high-volume schedule, he is a recommended play this week. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Casey Schmitt
Casey Schmitt's Versatility and Red-Hot Bat Make Him a Must-Start
Casey Schmitt is scorching hot, batting .588 with a home run over his last seven days for the fourth-place Giants, who are looking to snap a three-game skid. With Heliot Ramos sidelined, Schmitt has taken over as the primary everyday left fielder while maintaining utility eligibility across the infield. His secure playing time and positional flexibility make him a highly valuable asset right now.
Schmitt is having a career year, batting .296 with 16 home runs, easily surpassing his previous career highs. While our models expect some regression—projecting a .239 average and eight home runs over his remaining 213 at-bats—his improved plate approach suggests he will remain a viable mixed-league contributor rather than a total fluke.
The Giants play six home games this week, starting with a three-game set against Oakland followed by three against Atlanta. Schmitt faces several vulnerable starters, including Aaron Civale and Jeffrey Springs, though he must navigate tough matchups against Gage Jump and ace Chris Sale. Our weekly projection expects a strong .321 average with another home run, making him a locked-in fantasy option.
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