Outlook Cody Bellinger
Bellinger Maintains Speed Floor Amidst Recent Power Outage
Bellinger remains the everyday left fielder for the first-place Yankees, who sit atop the AL East with a 48-32 record. While the lineup is currently weathered by the absences of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, our data shows Bellinger has cooled off at the plate, hitting just .174 over his last seven games. Despite the lack of recent home runs, he has remained active on the bases, recording two steals and five walks in that same span to keep his fantasy floor stable.
Under the hood, Bellinger’s recent .247 batting average over the last 30 days is slightly trailing our projection of a .264 season mark. However, his current pace of 11 home runs through 79 games suggests he is still a strong candidate to approach our modeled 24-homer ceiling by the end of the year. Given his elite walk rate lately, his on-base percentage remains an asset even when the hits aren't falling, and his speed production is already exceeding his 2024 totals.
The Yankees close out the week with a critical three-game set at Fenway Park against the Red Sox. The matchups are relatively difficult, as our projection highlights dates with Payton Tolle (3.36 ERA) and the efficient Sonny Gray (2.95 ERA). While the opposing rotations are pitching well, Bellinger's ability to provide category coverage in both steals and runs makes him too valuable to bench, especially with his role as a primary run producer in a shorthanded lineup. Start.
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Outlook Jac Caglianone
Jac Caglianone has evolved into a premier power threat for the Royals, delivering a historic home run surge this June.
Caglianone has been on an absolute tear, slashing .316 over his last 30 games with nine home runs. This elite production is vital for a Royals squad that sits at 34-48 and fifth in the AL Central, especially with Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia currently sidelined on the injured list. Despite a minor shoulder scare earlier this month, he is fully healthy and serves as the primary first baseman and a cornerstone of the Kansas City lineup.
Our data indicates that while his .316 average over the last month is a massive leap, it is supported by elite exit velocities, including multiple batted balls exceeding 115 mph. While our models projected 14 homers for the season, he has already matched that total thanks to his recent binge. However, a high strikeout rate—87 through 261 at-bats—suggests his batting average may eventually settle closer to the .236 mark established in our pre-season projections.
Kansas City finishes the week with three games against the White Sox. Caglianone draws a highly favorable matchup tonight against David Sandlin and his 8.10 ERA, followed by matchups against Davis Martin (3.18 ERA) and Anthony Kay (4.38 ERA). With the Royals' roster currently thinned by injuries and Bobby Witt Jr. carrying a questionable tag, Caglianone is an essential fantasy starter. Verdict: Start.
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