Outlook Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino returns to the Royals lineup looking to regain power after a hand injury
Pasquantino has recently returned to his role as the everyday first baseman following a month-long stint on the injured list with a right hand injury. In his first two games back, he has struggled to find his rhythm, going 1-for-7 with two strikeouts. He rejoins a last-place Kansas City squad that is currently 38-59 and searching for answers during a difficult five-game losing streak.
While his recent 14-day sample is essentially a wash, our data projects a .260 average and a steady .451 slugging percentage for the remainder of the season. Following his 32-homer breakout in 2025, the drop-off to six home runs this year is stark, but his career trajectory suggests significant positive regression. He remains a plate-discipline asset, likely to walk nearly 8% of the time as his timing improves.
The Royals conclude their week with a three-game home series against the Padres beginning Friday. While he faces a challenging matchup against Michael King and his 3.40 ERA, the weekend brings much more favorable outlooks against Griffin Canning (6.75 ERA) and German Marquez (5.18 ERA). Despite the juicy matchups, the small three-game sample and his ongoing recovery from a hamate injury make him a risky play. Sit.
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Outlook Kyle Karros
Kyle Karros is surging in Colorado as a high-upside power source at third base
Karros has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last 30 days, slashing .315/.412/.671 with six home runs and 15 RBI in 24 games. As the everyday third baseman for a fifth-place Rockies squad currently sitting at 39-59, he has solidified his spot in the middle of the order and shown impressive growth in his second big-league season. His recent highlights include a go-ahead knock on July 11 and a pair of three-run homers earlier in the month, anchoring a lineup missing veteran Kris Bryant.
While his career stats originally suggested a more modest .266 hitter with moderate power, his recent 1.083 OPS over the last month hints at a significant breakout. Our data shows he is far exceeding his earlier projections for power and on-base ability, and while a slight regression from his .315 mark is likely once his BABIP stabilizes, his .388 on-base percentage over the last 14 days remains elite. The consistent quality of contact and his role as a daily starter make this more than just a passing fluke.
The week ahead features a three-game home stand against a Cincinnati pitching staff that offers very favorable matchups for right-handed power. Karros will face Brady Singer (4.72 ERA) and Rhett Lowder (5.08 ERA) before a high-upside matchup against Hunter Greene, who enters with a 6.97 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP. Our models project Karros to maintain a high average near .312 with significant RBI potential through the weekend. Start.
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