Outlook Thomas Saggese
Thomas Saggese is scorching hot and seizing an everyday role for the Cardinals.
Saggese has been on an absolute tear over the past two weeks, slashing .542 with three home runs, eight RBIs, and two stolen bases over his last eight games. With injuries sidelining infielders Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt, the 24-year-old has seized the everyday starting shortstop job for an even 72-72 Cardinals club fighting to stay alive in the NL Central playoff picture.
While a .542 batting average will inevitably encounter regression compared to our season projection of .244, his sudden power surge is legitimately turning heads after a recent three-homer barrage against the Dodgers. He is making authoritative contact and carrying an .796 OPS on the season, proving that his expanded plate appearances are well-earned rather than just good fortune.
St. Louis lines up for a six-game week, visiting San Francisco for three games before returning home to face the White Sox. The upcoming matchups are highly accommodating, as Saggese avoids elite aces and will square off against vulnerable starters like Landen Roupp (4.31 ERA) and Anthony Kay (4.69 ERA). Ride the red-hot bat while regular playing time is secure. Start.
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Outlook Brett Baty
Brett Baty's recent hot streak tempered by part-time utility role
Baty has caught fire in a limited role, hitting .364 with seven RBIs over his last 14 days for a fifth-place Mets squad sitting at 65-78. While he continues to provide clutch hits off the bench, he remains the primary backup behind Bo Bichette at third base and Marcus Semien at second. Even with Jorge Polanco on the injured list, Baty's sporadic starts keep his playing time capped.
This recent surge contrasts sharply with his full-season .223 batting average and nine home runs across 126 games. Our models project a modest .242 baseline with limited pop, indicating this recent hot streak is an unsustainable spike due for regression. Without everyday at-bats, his profile lacks the volume necessary to sustain mixed-league fantasy relevance.
New York faces a six-game road swing against the Marlins and Yankees, where at-bats will be tough to come by. Baty encounters tough matchups against aces like Gerrit Cole (3.29 ERA) and Sandy Alcantara (3.59 ERA), leaving limited upside even against vulnerable arms like Janson Junk and Will Warren. Given the difficult matchups and part-time status, leave him benched this week. Sit.
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