Outlook Jonathan Aranda
Jonathan Aranda is the offensive engine behind the Rays' seven-game winning streak
Aranda has been nearly untouchable at the plate, slashing .474/.615/.737 over his last seven days with five RBIs. He remains the everyday first baseman for the first-place Rays, who sit at 50-33 and are currently riding a dominant seven-game win streak. With a healthy status and a firm grip on the middle of the order, his volume and run-producing opportunities are at an elite level.
His current .294 batting average and 13 home runs through 82 games validate the breakout metrics he displayed during the 2025 campaign. While his recent .474 clip is due for a natural cooling period, his improved plate discipline is evident in his 49 walks this season. Our data suggests he is establishing a sustainable floor as a high-average hitter with the power to clear 20 home runs annually.
The Rays conclude their series against the Royals today, facing Stephen Kolek and his 4.15 ERA, before heading to Houston for the weekend. The matchups against Spencer Arrighetti and Peter Lambert are favorable for Aranda's contact-heavy profile, though a Saturday meeting with Hunter Brown and his 1.78 ERA will be his toughest test. Given his 1.352 OPS over the last week, he must be in all active lineups. Start.
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Outlook Garrett Mitchell
Garrett Mitchell is on a scorching heater after a career-best four-hit night
Mitchell is playing at an elite level, highlighted by a career-high four-hit performance on July 1 where he finished just a home run shy of the cycle. Over the last seven days, he has maintained a scorching .538 batting average and a 1.077 slugging percentage with five runs batted in. He remains the everyday center fielder for the first-place Brewers, who currently lead the NL Central with a 53-31 record and a three-game win streak.
This recent hot streak has pushed his season batting average to .260, which significantly outperforms our modest .234 season projection. While his strikeout rate remains high with 89 punchouts in 227 at-bats, his 39 RBIs have already eclipsed our preseason expectations. The blend of power and speed he provides is a legitimate asset, and as long as he stays healthy, he is proving his recent production is more than just a flash in the pan.
The remainder of the week presents a mix of matchups for the Milwaukee offense. Today's battle is difficult against Cincinnati's Chase Burns, who carries a stifling 2.36 ERA and 1.08 WHIP. However, Mitchell should find plenty of success this weekend in Arizona, specifically against Merrill Kelly and his 5.84 ERA. Given his immense momentum and status as a primary catalyst for a winning club, he is a locked-in option. Start.
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