Outlook Dylan Crews
Dylan Crews flashes intriguing power but remains a batting average liability for fantasy managers.
Dylan Crews has provided helpful counting stats with two home runs and six RBIs over his last six games, though his .205 average over the past fortnight continues to sting. The fourth-place Nationals (40-38) are monitoring an injury to center fielder Jacob Young, ensuring Crews maintains secure everyday playing time in the outfield.
While Crews' current .200 batting average aligns with his tough career marks, his recent surge of five homers over the past 30 days is a significant leap over his modest 10-homer season projection. Expect this power spike to normalize, but his projected 15 stolen bases make him a helpful speed asset if he can find first base more regularly.
Washington has a full seven-game slate this week, hosting Philadelphia before traveling to Baltimore. Crews will face a mix of vulnerable starters like Aaron Nola (5.89 ERA) and Trevor Rogers (5.48 ERA), making him a viable outfielder option in deeper formats due to the sheer volume of plate appearances. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Cooper Pratt
Cooper Pratt hits the ground running with elite contact and speed following his highly anticipated call-up
The 21-year-old rookie has made a splash since his mid-June promotion, batting .368 with three stolen bases and an impressive .429 on-base percentage over his first six big-league contests. His injection into the lineup has energized the first-place Brewers, who lead the NL Central with a 46-29 record. He has quickly taken over as Milwaukee's primary shortstop option following the designation of Luis Rengifo.
While Pratt's current .368 batting average is unsustainable over a full season and will likely regress toward his projected .250 baseline, his plate discipline and baserunning instincts are legitimate. He has hit safely in five consecutive games, showing that his speed-and-contact profile can translate immediately. Expect modest power growth but solid stolen base contributions as he adjusts to major league pitching.
This week, Milwaukee plays six games, starting with a three-game road series against Cincinnati before returning home to host the Cubs. Pratt gets highly favorable matchups against struggling starters like Nick Lodolo (6.12 ERA) and Edward Cabrera (5.40 ERA), making him an excellent play. Fire him up as an active fantasy option this week.
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