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 Tommy Edman
Tommy Edman's elite contact and versatility provide a spark for the first-place Dodgers
Edman has been exceptional since returning to the active roster, posting a .308 average over his last 14 days and a sparkling .343 mark over the past month. He is currently serving as a versatile utility weapon for a first-place Dodgers squad that leads the National League with a 61-36 record. While a minor injury scare led to him being scratched from the lineup in early July, his recent activity confirms he is healthy and integrated back into the rotation of a powerhouse lineup.
Under the hood, Edman's recent production is significantly outperforming our season projection of a .239 average. While some regression toward his career baseline is expected, his current form is a welcome sight after he missed the early portion of the year recovering from ankle surgery. He has only managed one home run and two steals through 22 games, but his history of 30-steal seasons suggests that as his legs fully return, the stolen base production will align closer to our expectations.
The Dodgers have just three games remaining this week as they head to New York for a weekend series against the second-place Yankees. Our projection expects Edman to continue hitting well with a projected .308 average for the series, though his fantasy floor is limited by a short schedule and the absence of any two-game days. Because he is primarily a utility option in a deep lineup and facing a tough Yankees pitching staff on the road, he is a risky play in shallow weekly formats. Sit.
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