Outlook Tim Tawa
Tim Tawa provides outfield depth for Arizona during a productive stretch
Tim Tawa has caught fire at the plate over his last 14 days, slashing .324/.316/.676 with three home runs and 10 RBI. The Diamondbacks currently sit in second place in the NL West with a 53-49 record, and Tawa has found increased opportunities as a depth option with the club managing several injuries across the roster, including absences from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Tommy Troy.
While his 14-day tear has been impressive, it represents a significant spike over his traditional baseline, as indicated by his career and overall season projection of a .223 batting average with modest power. Expect some regression toward the mean as pitchers adjust to his aggressive approach, making this recent surge a temporary hot streak rather than a permanent change in output.
The Diamondbacks face a busy seven-game week featuring matchups against St. Louis and Washington. Tawa will look to capitalize against vulnerable arms like Zack Littell and Miles Mikolas, both of whom carry high ERAs above 5.30 and manageable WHIP marks. With seven games on the schedule, he makes for an intriguing deep-league streaming option. Start.
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Outlook Nasim Nunez
Nasim Nunez continues to rack up elite stolen bases despite quiet week at the plate
Nunez has stayed active on the basepaths over the last 14 days, contributing four stolen bases and scoring seven runs while slashing .310/.355/.310. The Nationals currently sit in fourth place in the NL East with a 52-51 record. Nunez remains the everyday second baseman for Washington according to the team depth chart, providing constant speed despite a heavy laundry list of pitcher injuries on the roster.
His recent hot stretch on the basepaths aligns well with a stellar 37-steal campaign, comfortably outperforming our baseline season projection of 24 steals. While his batting average sits at .250 overall, his elite speed profile and ability to draw walks make his contributions on the basepaths entirely sustainable and extremely valuable for fantasy managers in need of thefts.
The Nationals face a six-game slate this week, starting with a series against the Diamondbacks. Nunez will match up against Eduardo Rodriguez, who brings a solid 2.68 ERA and 1.24 WHIP to the mound, before taking on Mitch Bratt, who struggles with a 5.06 ERA and a heavy 1.78 WHIP. With six total games on the schedule and plenty of running opportunities, Nunez is locked in as a prime weapon. Start.
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