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Denzer Guzman cools off significantly at the plate amid ongoing struggles for the Angels
Guzman has endured a brutal stretch at the plate over the last 14 days, slashing just .182 with only one home run and 11 strikeouts. The Los Angeles Angels continue to struggle collectively, sitting in fifth place in the American League West with a 41-62 record and a one-game losing streak. Despite a busy injured list affecting multiple teammates, Guzman holds down his role as the primary third baseman according to the active team depth chart.
His current slump represents a harsh regression when compared to his overall season projection of a .245 batting average and a .579 OPS across 32 games. While he flashed intriguing power earlier in the summer, his recent production (.182 average and .500 OPS over the past fortnight) indicates that fantasy managers should expect modest output rather than immediate category-winning upside.
The Angels face a six-game road trip this week, opening with a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants. Guzman will match up against Logan Webb, who boasts a solid 3.95 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, followed by Robbie Ray and his 3.62 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Given the challenging matchups and his ice-cold recent form, fantasy managers should keep him on the bench this week. Sit.
Updated 3 days ago
