Outlook Jacob Wilson
Jacob Wilson provides a rare bright spot with a blistering hot streak for the struggling Athletics
Wilson has been on a tear over the last seven days, batting an incredible .467 with seven hits and a triple across four games. Despite his individual success, the Athletics are mired in a difficult stretch, sitting at 41-55 and currently enduring a nine-game losing streak. Wilson is fully healthy and remains a locked-in starter in the middle of the infield, consistently breaking up perfect game bids and delivering highlight-reel defensive plays.
While his .281 season average is solid, our models project him to finish near .288, suggesting his recent surge is a return to his high-contact baseline established during his 2025 campaign where he hit .313. The power has been slow to develop this year with only four home runs compared to a projection of 10, but his elite bat-to-ball skills make him a high-floor asset. Expect his run production to stabilize as his projected .333 on-base percentage leads to more scoring opportunities.
Looking at the remainder of the week through July 19th, Wilson’s volume is non-existent as our data shows zero games scheduled, which aligns with the mid-season break. While he is hitting far too well to consider dropping in any format, the lack of immediate games makes him an mandatory sit for weekly lineups. Keep him stashed on your bench and prepare to re-insert him once the schedule resumes so you can capitalize on his elite contact skills. Sit.
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Outlook Kody Clemens
Kody Clemens looks to snap recent slump during favorable weekend series
Clemens has cooled off considerably over the last seven days, going hitless in 15 at-bats with seven strikeouts. Despite this rough patch, he remains the primary option at second base for a third-place Twins squad that currently sits at 48-49 and is riding a two-game win streak. His defensive versatility has been vital for Minnesota, especially with the team currently missing Byron Buxton due to a hip injury.
While his recent 0-for-15 stretch is discouraging, his production over the last 30 days—including six home runs and 20 RBI—underscores his significant power growth. Clemens has already doubled our models' initial season projection of eight home runs, currently sitting at 16 with a career-best .475 slugging percentage. His .239 seasonal batting average is largely in line with his career baseline, suggesting this hitless streak is a temporary valley for a high-variance slugger.
The Twins wrap up the week with a three-game series at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. Clemens will face Colin Rea, Matthew Boyd, and Shota Imanaga; both Rea (4.87 ERA) and Boyd (4.50 ERA) are susceptible to the long ball and allow high traffic on the bases. Given these favorable pitching matchups and his proven ability to carry a lineup when hot, Clemens is a strong bounce-back candidate for the coming days. Start.
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