Outlook Cole Young
Cole Young's power surge makes him a high-priority middle infield option
Young has been electric lately, slashing .348 with two homers and five runs scored over his last seven days. He recently delivered his first career multi-homer game and is a primary catalyst for a second-place Mariners squad that currently sits at 44-43 and holds a two-game win streak. With teammates like Luke Raley and Rob Refsnyder dealing with injuries, Young has solidified his role as the everyday second baseman.
While our models originally projected a .233 average and eight home runs for the season, Young has already eclipsed those marks with nine homers and a .258 batting average through 87 games. His .984 OPS over the last week suggests he is seeing the ball better than ever, making this more than just a flash in the pan. While a .348 clip is bound for some regression, his career stats indicate a growing power profile that makes his current slugging surge sustainable.
The Mariners finish their series against the Angels today before welcoming Toronto for a three-game set at home. Young faces a tough task against Walbert Urena (3.14 ERA) and Dylan Cease (3.11 ERA) in the coming days, but the weekend offers a prime opportunity against Shane Bieber, who has struggled with a 6.00 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP this year. Given his current momentum and elite .438 projected average for the period, he should be active in all formats. Start.
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Outlook Tristan Peters
Tristan Peters continues breakout campaign as the engine of the White Sox offense
Peters has been swinging a hot bat, hitting .292 over his last six games with six runs and six RBIs. He is the everyday center fielder for the first-place White Sox, who currently lead the AL Central with a 45-40 record. Despite the team dropping its most recent contest, Peters remains a fixture in the heart of the lineup, recently providing a grand slam and spectacular defensive highlights to solidify his breakout status.
His performance this year—a .286 average and .340 OBP through 81 games—is a massive leap from his limited 2025 debut. While our models initially projected more conservative power numbers, his team-leading 17 doubles and consistent contact rates suggest this breakout is sustainable. He is evolving from a depth option into a reliable ratio stabilizer who provides high-floor production every time he takes the field.
The White Sox spend the rest of the week in Cleveland for a critical four-game division set. Peters catches a favorable matchup today against Slade Cecconi and his 4.30 ERA, though the difficulty increases over the weekend against Parker Messick (2.92 ERA) and Tanner Bibee (3.69 ERA). Despite the tougher upcoming arms, his role at the top of the order for a winning club keeps him firmly in the lineup. Start.
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