Outlook Seiya Suzuki
Seiya Suzuki is surging in July as he chases a second consecutive 30-homer season
Suzuki has been blistering at the plate over the last week, slashing .412/.444/.706 with a home run and a stolen base. This surge has been vital for the second-place Cubs, who currently hold a 54-42 record and remain firmly in the National League postseason hunt. He is locked in as the everyday right fielder and has successfully moved past the knee concerns that shadowed his spring training.
While his 14-day batting average dipped to .222, his month-long .308 mark is a better indicator of his true talent level and aligns with his career-best 2025 campaign. With 15 home runs already recorded, he is well on his way to exceeding our season projection of 22 homers. His current .820 OPS suggests he is rediscovering the elite power-speed blend that makes him a top-tier fantasy asset.
The Cubs finish the week with a three-game home stand at Wrigley Field against the Minnesota Twins. Although the week is shortened by the schedule, Suzuki's recent form makes him impossible to bench, especially given his multi-hit performances in four of his last five starts. Expect him to remain aggressive in the heart of the order as he looks to add to his counting stats in favorable home matchups. Start.
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Outlook JJ Wetherholt
JJ Wetherholt secures his future in St. Louis while navigating a brief mid-July slump
Wetherholt recently signed a record-breaking eight-year contract extension, cementing his role as the cornerstone second baseman for a Cardinals team that sits at 50-45 and third in the NL Central. While he has hit a minor speed bump over the last seven days with a .154 batting average, he remains the everyday lead-off catalyst for the St. Louis lineup. He has successfully moved past a groin issue that bothered him in June and continues to lead the National League Rookie of the Year race.
Under the hood, the rookie's power has been the biggest surprise of the season. While our models originally projected 14 home runs for the year, he has already notched 13 through 90 games, nearly reaching that ceiling before the end of July. His .259 season average is a few ticks below our .275 projection, but his .281 mark over the last 30 days suggests he is well-adjusted to big-league pitching and his recent cold snap is likely a temporary regression.
The Cardinals conclude their week with a three-game series in Arizona starting Friday. Our projection expects Wetherholt to bounce back with a .271 average and roughly two runs scored over these final three matchups of the week. Despite the quiet week so far, his secured lineup spot and significant power-speed upside make him an easy fantasy play against a Diamondbacks rotation that has been vulnerable. Start.
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