Outlook Cooper Pratt
Cooper Pratt ignites the Brewers' lineup with elite OBP and steady contact
Pratt is surging in July, posting a .333 batting average and a .450 OBP over his last 14 days of play. The 21-year-old has locked down the everyday shortstop role for a first-place Milwaukee squad that currently holds a 59-37 record despite a recent three-game skid. His ability to reach base consistently has made him a fixture in the lineup following his mid-June promotion and a brief mental reset.
Under the hood, his .257 season average is climbing as he adjusts to big-league pitching, but his 12 walks in 24 games prove his plate discipline is already advanced. While he is still searching for his first career home run, our models suggest a modest power surge is coming to complement his six stolen bases. His high-contact approach and elite eye suggest his current production is a sustainable baseline rather than a fluke.
Looking at the week ahead, the Brewers host a three-game weekend set against the Marlins. With no intimidating aces scheduled for the opposition in the remaining games, Pratt is well-positioned to maintain his multi-hit form and accumulate counting stats in his home stadium. His secure everyday role and current momentum make him a mandatory middle-infield play in most formats. Start.
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Outlook Ezequiel Duran
Ezequiel Duran is fueling the Rangers' offense while filling in for the injured Corey Seager
Duran has been a catalyst lately, slashing .308 with three home runs and five RBI over the last week. The first-place Rangers currently sit at 49-47 and hold a slim lead in the AL West, needing every bit of his production with Corey Seager sidelined by back inflammation. He has stepped in as the primary shortstop and is currently the engine of the Texas infield, providing elite power from a premium position.
His recent power surge, including four home runs over the last 14 days, suggests he is well on his way to smashing our rest-of-season projection of eight additional homers. While his career has seen some batting average volatility, his current .274 mark and improved .329 on-base percentage show a more disciplined approach. This evolution makes his current breakout feel like a legitimate step forward rather than a mid-summer fluke.
The upcoming weekend features a three-game trip to Atlanta with a challenging slate of pitchers. Duran will face the elite Chris Sale and his 2.20 ERA on Friday, followed by Owen Murphy on Saturday. While Sunday’s matchup against Grant Holmes is slightly more favorable given his 3.71 ERA, the overall difficulty of the series is high. However, given Duran's red-hot form and secure role in a division-leading lineup, he must remain active in all fantasy formats. Start.
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