Outlook Tyler Soderstrom
Soderstrom Surging with Elite Contact as Athletics Stay in Division Hunt
Soderstrom is in the midst of an impressive hot streak, batting .304 over his last 14 days while providing steady production as the everyday left fielder. The third-place Athletics currently sit at 39-42, remarkably just 1.5 games out of first in a wide-open AL West division. With key hitters Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof recently landing on the injured list, our data confirms Soderstrom's role in the heart of the order is as secure as ever.
Looking under the hood, the young slugger is finally recapturing the power form that saw him blast 25 home runs in 2025. He has already collected 13 homers this year, nearly reaching our projection of 16 for the entire season, while his elite .345 average over the last 30 days shows significant growth in his approach. While his season average of .249 suggests some regression is likely, his 1.116 OPS over the last month highlights a sustainable increase in quality contact.
The Athletics close out the week with a three-game set against the Angels, providing a mix of matchup difficulties. While he faces a tough test Friday against Walbert Urena and his 2.41 ERA, the outlook improves significantly against Reid Detmers and Sam Aldegheri, who struggles with a 5.47 ERA and 1.50 WHIP. Given the favorable weekend matchups and his recent form, our models suggest keeping him active in all formats. Start.
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Outlook Blaze Alexander
Alexander's historic hot streak continues as he stabilizes a depleted Orioles infield.
State of the Union: Alexander is currently on an incredible heater, batting .417 with a 1.170 OPS over his last 22 games. While the fourth-place Orioles (38-44) are struggling with a two-game losing streak and injuries to stars like Adley Rutschman and Jackson Holliday, Alexander has stepped up as the everyday starter at third base. A minor knee scare earlier this week proved to be just a bruise, and he has already returned to the heart of the Baltimore lineup.
Under the Hood (ROS): While his recent performance suggests he is one of the best hitters in the league, our models anticipate a significant regression toward his .231 season projection. His current .417 mark over the last 30 days is well above his career averages, though his improved plate discipline and line-drive approach are encouraging signs. Fantasy managers should ride this wave of production while it lasts, but understand that his power ceiling remains modest based on his underlying career metrics.
The Week Ahead & Verdict: Baltimore finishes the week at home with three games against the Nationals. Alexander faces a mix of challenges, starting with Andrew Alvarez (3.34 ERA) and Foster Griffin (3.15 ERA), both of whom have shown strong command this year. The week concludes with a favorable matchup against Zack Littell, who carries a 5.40 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Given his current form and guaranteed playing time due to team injuries, he is a must-start in all formats. Verdict: Start.
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