Outlook Heriberto Hernandez
Heriberto Hernandez becomes a must-start power threat during an impressive July surge
Hernandez has been locked in lately, slashing .323/.417/.935 with five home runs and seven RBI over his last 14 days. Despite the third-place Marlins sitting at 52-45 and currently enduring a three-game losing streak, the everyday left fielder remains a massive bright spot. His role is even more secure with outfielder Owen Caissie sidelined due to a calf injury, keeping Hernandez cemented as a primary run producer.
While his recent .323 average is a significant jump from his .236 season mark, the power growth appears legitimate given his recent string of monster home runs, including a 422-foot blast. He has already surpassed his 2025 home run total in fewer games, and while our models expect some batting average regression toward his .223 projected baseline, the high-upside slugging makes him a vital fantasy asset.
The Marlins finish the week with a three-game road series against the first-place Brewers starting Friday. Although the volume is slightly limited with only three games remaining in the period, Hernandez’s elite form and projected .277 average for the week make him impossible to bench. His ability to change a matchup with one swing justifies his spot in active lineups. Start.
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Outlook Trevor Larnach
Trevor Larnach is surging as a high-impact bat in the heart of the Twins lineup
Larnach has been one of the most productive hitters in baseball over the last 30 days, slashing .377/.424/1.060 with four home runs and 15 RBI in 21 games. He remains the everyday left fielder for a third-place Minnesota squad that enters the week at 48-49 and riding a two-game win streak. With Byron Buxton currently sidelined with a hip injury, Larnach has stepped up as a primary run producer and lineup anchor.
His current form is a massive leap over our season projection, which anticipated a .247 average and just eight home runs. While his .377 mark over the last month is bound for some regression, his season-long .289 average and improved plate discipline—evidenced by only 50 strikeouts in 80 games—suggest he is having a true breakout year. He has already matched or exceeded several career-best benchmarks, making this hot streak look like a new sustainable level of performance.
The Twins head to Chicago for a three-game weekend series against the Cubs beginning Friday. Larnach gets two very favorable matchups to start the set against Colin Rea, who carries a 4.87 ERA and 1.48 WHIP, and Matthew Boyd, who owns a 4.50 ERA. Even with a tougher Sunday matchup against Shota Imanaga, Larnach’s recent 1.042 OPS over the last seven days makes him a mandatory play in all formats. Start.
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