Outlook Kyle Tucker
Kyle Tucker looks to reignite power stroke as first-place Dodgers visit New York
Tucker has navigated an inconsistent stretch, batting .286 over his last 14 days but cooling off to a .091 mark over the past week. He remains the everyday right fielder for the first-place Dodgers, who currently lead the NL West with a 61-36 record despite a recent three-game slide. While previous back issues have been a concern in our news feed, he is currently healthy and locked into his starting role.
Under the hood, Tucker's current .244 average and seven home runs are well below our season projection of 26 homers and a .270 mark. Comparing this to his career history of consistent 30-homer production suggests a significant power correction is likely in the second half. His plate discipline remains a major asset with 48 walks already, indicating that his underlying skills haven't eroded despite the lack of surface production.
The Dodgers head to New York for a three-game weekend series against the Yankees starting Friday. While the matchups against the second-place Yankees are always difficult, the short porch in right field offers a prime opportunity for Tucker to snap his recent home run drought. Our models project him to hit for an improved .276 average over the next three games, making him a mandatory lineup fixture. Start.
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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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