Outlook Rico Garcia
Elite four-category monster is the premier power anchor for fantasy rosters
Aaron Judge remains the undisputed king of power in fantasy baseball, cementing his status as a lock for the middle of the first round. Entering his age-34 season, the Yankees' captain continues to anchor one of the most potent offenses in the American League, batting cleanup in a lineup that features Juan Soto hitting right in front of him. This elite lineup positioning provides Judge with an absurd baseline for runs and RBI, making him one of the safest bets in the entire sport for elite counting-category production.
Our projections anticipate another monster season, forecasting Judge to slug nearly 45 home runs while pushing past 105 runs and 115 RBI. While he has largely phased stolen bases out of his game, he offsets the lack of speed with a projected .275 batting average and an elite .395 on-base percentage, which makes him a massive asset in OBP leagues. His 140 projected strikeouts are the only minor blemish, but his robust walk rate and elite hard-hit profile ensure his ratios remain highly stable.
Ultimately, Judge represents the gold standard of modern power hitting. While there is always a slight health risk given his massive frame and history of minor lower-body strains, his current clean bill of health makes him an incredibly safe, high-floor anchor for your outfield. Draft him with confidence anywhere in the top five picks.
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Outlook Yennier Cano
Yennier Cano regains elite high-leverage form in Baltimore's bullpen.
After a minor hamstring scare in late May, Yennier Cano has returned to his dominant self in the late innings. Over his last 14 days, he has surrendered zero earned runs while striking out nine batters in 3.5 innings of work, securing his role as the primary setup option ahead of closer Rico Garcia. He provides high-leverage relief for a fourth-place Orioles squad (37-42) currently riding a two-game winning streak.
Cano's current 2.56 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 2026 mark a massive rebound from his disappointing 5.90 ERA in 2025. While our models project minor regression toward a 3.71 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over a projected 51.0 innings this year, his improved sinker-slider mix makes his current breakout look highly sustainable as an elite ratio stabilizer and holds asset.
The Orioles have a six-game slate this week, featuring three games on the road against the Angels followed by three home matchups against the Nationals. With Baltimore's bullpen heavily taxed due to injuries to starters like Zach Eflin and Chris Bassitt, Cano should see plenty of high-leverage opportunities to protect leads. Start him with confidence in holds leagues and deep formats.
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