Outlook Royce Lewis
Royce Lewis provides a power surge as he solidifies everyday role
Lewis has been a spark plug for the third-place Twins (42-46), hitting .250 with a home run and a steal over the last seven days. Since his return from Triple-A, he has reclaimed a prominent role, slotting in as the everyday starter at first base while providing depth at the hot corner. His presence is vital to the lineup with the team currently navigating significant injuries to Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers.
Our models project Lewis to finish the year with approximately 12 home runs and a .246 batting average, and his recent form suggests he is trending toward those numbers. While his current season average sits at .211, his .489 slugging percentage over the last month aligns more closely with the elite power he displayed during his 2023 breakout. Expect some batting average stabilization as he continues to move past his early-season struggles.
The Twins continue their road trip with a three-game weekend set against the second-place Yankees beginning July 3. Lewis faces a challenging trio of starters, including Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon, who enters the matchup with a strong 3.30 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. While the pitching matchups in New York are difficult, Lewis remains a must-start option given his elite power-speed potential and high-leverage role in the Minnesota lineup. Start.
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Outlook Javier Sanoja
Javier Sanoja has become a fantasy juggernaut with a historic RBI and triple binge
Sanoja has been unstoppable lately, slashing a ridiculous .556/.600/1.000 over his last five games with nine RBI and two stolen bases. The 23-year-old infielder recently made franchise history with his flurry of extra-base hits and currently serves as the everyday third baseman for a Marlins squad that sits at 46-41. With a healthy status and a secure role in the lineup, he is finally translating his multi-positional versatility into elite fantasy production.
While his recent 14-day batting average of .483 is due for regression, his season-long .277 mark already exceeds our projection of .261. Given his disciplined approach—only one strikeout in his last 18 at-bats—his contact skills provide a high floor even when the power luck stabilizes. His three home runs on the year suggest he will easily clear our projection of five, especially as he continues to utilize his speed to turn fly balls into triples.
The Marlins conclude a series in Colorado today against Michael Lorenzen, who enters with a ballooning 7.03 ERA and 1.83 WHIP, providing a prime opportunity to finish the series strong. The road trip continues this weekend in Oakland against a beatable Athletics rotation featuring Jack Perkins and Aaron Civale, both of whom carry ERAs north of 5.00. Though he faces a tough Gage Jump on Sunday, Sanoja's scorching form makes him a mandatory play. Start.
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