Outlook Tommy Troy
Tommy Troy Securing Everyday Playing Time in Arizona But Struggling With Consistency
The third-place Diamondbacks are giving prospect Tommy Troy an extended run in left field with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sidelined. Troy is currently the primary starter in left field, though his recent form has been chilly, batting just .118 over his last five games despite slugging his second big-league homer on June 14.
Over his first 19 major league games, Troy has hit .228 with two home runs and a respectable .323 on-base percentage. This early-career baseline shows the rookie is still finding his footing; while his raw power is beginning to flash, expect continued batting average volatility as he refines his plate approach.
This week, Arizona has six home games, starting with tough matchups against Angels starters like Walbert Urena (2.44 ERA) before a softer landing against Minnesota's Connor Prielipp (5.26 ERA). Due to these challenging matchups and his recent contact struggles, fantasy managers should Sit Troy in standard leagues until his bat heats up.
Updated 12 days ago
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Outlook Taylor Ward
Ward is rediscovering his power stroke as a vital table-setter for Baltimore.
Ward has been a bright spot for the fourth-place Orioles, batting .296 with two home runs and six runs scored over his last seven games. Despite the team currently being on a two-game slide, Ward remains the anchored everyday starter in left field. With key bats like Adley Rutschman currently sidelined on the injury list, Ward’s recent production is essential to keeping the lineup afloat while the club sits just 1.5 games back in the Wild Card race.
While his total of five home runs through 81 games is a step back from last year's career-high power numbers, his .391 on-base percentage is elite and significantly outpaces our season projection of .328. This disciplined approach suggests his floor remains high even when the power fluctuates. Given his career trajectory and recent road success, our data suggests he is due for a significant power surge to align closer to his projected 17 homers.
The Orioles wrap up the week with a three-game home stand against the Nationals. While the first two matchups against Andrew Alvarez and Foster Griffin are difficult given their ERAs in the low 3.00s, Ward gets a very favorable draw on Sunday against Zack Littell, who carries a 5.40 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Ward’s ability to draw walks and his locked-in role as a primary run scorer make him a confident start in all formats.
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