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 Josh Lowe
Josh Lowe provides a massive spark for the Angels' lineup amidst a blistering hot streak
Lowe has been scorching hot lately, slashing .500/.533/.857 over his last five games with seven hits and a grand slam. This surge has solidified his role as the primary center fielder for a fifth-place Angels squad currently sitting at 36-51. With Mike Trout sidelined due to a hamstring injury, our data indicates that Lowe has stepped up as a vital focal point in the Los Angeles lineup, successfully snapping an earlier slump to provide elite production.
While his recent 1.390 OPS is a significant jump from his season-long .217 batting average, the underlying talent mirrors the power-speed profile he showcased during his 20-homer, 30-steal campaign in 2023. Our models suggest some regression toward his projected .241 average is likely, but his current 15-steal pace remains very much intact. If he continues to drive the ball as he has over the last 14 days, he should comfortably exceed our modest season projection of 10 home runs.
The remainder of the week presents a steep challenge for Lowe as the Angels face a gauntlet of high-end pitching. He must first contend with Seattle's Bryce Miller and his dominant 1.97 ERA and 0.72 WHIP before heading home for a three-game set against the Red Sox. That series features formidable matchups against Sonny Gray (2.69 ERA) and Ranger Suarez (2.94 ERA). Despite the difficult schedule, Lowe’s current form is too productive to ignore in standard leagues. Start.
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