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 Justin Crawford
Justin Crawford fuels the Phillies' lineup with an elite mid-season heater
Crawford is in the midst of a spectacular breakout, batting .400 over the last seven days and raising his season average to .256. The second-place Phillies are 49-38 and riding a two-game win streak as the rookie has fully cemented himself as the everyday center fielder. With Johan Rojas on the 60-day injured list, Crawford's elite sprint speed has become a permanent fixture in the lineup for a club chasing the division lead.
Under the hood, the 22-year-old is significantly outperforming his .268 season projection during this hot stretch, though his high-contact approach and speed suggest the gains are rooted in his athleticism. While he has only two home runs through 81 games, his 10 stolen bases align with our data and confirm his status as a premium speed asset. Fantasy managers should expect some regression in the batting average, but his everyday role and base-running aggression provide a safe floor.
The Phillies conclude their home set against Pittsburgh tonight before heading to Kansas City for the weekend. Today’s matchup against Jared Jones and his 5.76 ERA is highly favorable for a hitter of Crawford's profile. While Michael Wacha presents a stiffer challenge on Saturday, Sunday's finale against Luinder Avila and his 1.67 WHIP offers another prime opportunity for the rookie to wreak havoc on the basepaths. Start.
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