Outlook Jake McCarthy
McCarthy rides 13-game hitting streak into high-volume starting role
McCarthy is currently the hottest bat for the last-place Rockies, carrying a 13-game hitting streak and a sparkling .346 average over the last week. With Brenton Doyle currently sidelined by a side injury, McCarthy has solidified his role as an everyday outfielder and high-leverage table-setter. Our data highlights his recent multi-category contributions, including a home run, five RBIs, and a stolen base across his last six starts.
While our season projection anticipated a .252 batting average, McCarthy is significantly outperforming expectations with a .291 mark through 66 games. His 12 stolen bases have already nearly eclipsed our full-season model of 13, proving his speed is a elite asset in the current Colorado lineup. While his recent .359 pace over the last 14 days is due for some regression, his career-best contact rates suggest he is a legitimate source of average and speed for the rest of the year.
The Rockies finish the week with three games against the Twins, offering McCarthy several intriguing matchups. He will face Taj Bradley and Mike Paredes, who both carry ERAs north of 4.00, before a particularly favorable draw on Sunday against Connor Prielipp and his 1.42 WHIP. Given his current form and guaranteed volume at the top of the batting order, he is an easy lineup choice. Start.
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Caleb Durbin Ignites Red Sox Lineup with Elite June Surge
Durbin has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball lately, slashing .500 with two homers and two steals over his last seven games. Despite the fifth-place Red Sox (33-46) struggling in the AL East, the 26-year-old has solidified his role as the everyday third baseman with Nick Sogard and Isiah Kiner-Falefa currently sidelined on the injured list. His recent power display, including a loud blast over the Green Monster against the Yankees, confirms he has completely moved past his early-season slump.
Under the hood, this surge is a massive departure from his early-season struggles, as his .329 average over the last 30 days has rapidly improved his season numbers toward our projected .251 baseline. While a .500 weekly average is unsustainable, his underlying combination of modest pop and speed—reminiscent of his 21 steals in 2025—makes him a high-floor asset when his contact skills are this sharp. Our data suggests he is finally settling into the primary offensive role Boston envisioned when they acquired him.
The Red Sox finish the week with three home games against the first-place Yankees at Fenway Park. While facing Will Warren (3.43 ERA), Gerrit Cole (3.62 ERA), and Carlos Rodon (3.70 ERA) presents a challenging stretch of pitching, Durbin’s current momentum and our projection of nearly 30 fantasy points for the week make him impossible to bench. Given the high-leverage opportunities in the Boston lineup and his elite .538 on-base percentage over the last week, he is a priority lineup fixture. Verdict: Start.
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