Outlook Casey Schmitt
Casey Schmitt is on a historic tear, carrying a seven-game multi-hit streak and elite contact into the weekend.
Schmitt has been the hottest hitter in baseball lately, posting a remarkable .400 batting average with 16 hits over his last 14 days. While the fourth-place Giants sit at 33-47, his production has been a bright spot as he continues to fill a vital role as the primary left fielder and a versatile infield option. With Luis Arraez and Heliot Ramos currently sidelined, Schmitt's path to everyday at-bats is more secure than ever.
The breakout seems legitimate as he has already set career highs with 16 home runs and 42 RBIs, nearly doubling his power output from previous seasons. While our projections suggest a natural regression toward a .240 average over the rest of the season, his current .294 season mark is supported by a much-improved slugging percentage of .521. Fantasy managers should ride the hot hand while he continues to far outpace his career baselines.
The Giants conclude their week with a home series against Atlanta, featuring a mixed bag of matchups. He faces favorable conditions against Reynaldo Lopez and Bryce Elder, both of whom have WHIPs over 1.20, but will face a significant test on Sunday against ace Chris Sale and his elite 2.14 ERA. Despite the tough finale, his seven-game multi-hit streak makes him an essential lineup lock. Verdict: Start.
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Outlook Blaze Jordan
Rookie Blaze Jordan Solidifies Role at the Hot Corner
Since being promoted to replace Nolan Gorman, Blaze Jordan has seized the everyday role at third base for the 42-36 Cardinals. Over the last week, he has posted a .250 batting average with seven RBIs, proving to be a reliable run-producer even as the team navigates a two-game losing streak. With Ramon Urias currently on the 60-day injured list, Jordan's path to consistent plate appearances is essentially undisputed for the foreseeable future.
Jordan’s early-career start features a .286 batting average and 12 RBIs through his first 12 games. While the elite power he showcased in his debut—highlighted by a 418-foot home run—has slowed over the last seven days, his career-best contact rates in the minors suggest the high average is sustainable. His ability to limit strikeouts while maintaining a near-.800 OPS indicates he is not overwhelmed by big-league pitching.
The Cardinals finish the week with a home series against the Marlins. Jordan faces a difficult task Friday against Max Meyer and his 2.80 ERA, but the outlook improves significantly by Sunday against Tyler Phillips, who has struggled with a 1.43 WHIP. Because he is batting in a productive part of the lineup and getting every opportunity to play, he is a high-floor corner infield option. Start.
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