Outlook Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin shakes off rust following injured list return
Griffin is shaking off the rust after missing two months with a finger injury, going hitless in 10 at-bats with five strikeouts across his first three games back. Despite the quiet box scores, the electric rookie immediately resumed his role as the everyday starting shortstop for a 71-73 Pirates club striving in the National League Wild Card hunt. His game-changing speed and defensive ability keep his playing time secure down the stretch.
Do not let the small post-activation slump obscure his standout rookie campaign, where he has paired a .264 average with 20 stolen bases in 62 games. Our projections forecast him maintaining a .257 mark with plenty of speed, confirming his pre-injury success was legitimate rather than a fluke. Once his plate timing rebounds, the power-speed combination will make him a dynamic fantasy asset once again.
Pittsburgh faces a six-game road trip against both Chicago clubs, opening on the South Side against Sean Burke (3.25 ERA) and the vulnerable Davis Martin (4.21 ERA). The second half poses greater challenges at Wrigley Field against Clay Holmes (2.90 ERA) and Shota Imanaga (4.03 ERA). Until his timing fully locks back in against major league pitching, leave him on the bench in standard leagues. Sit.
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Outlook Isaac Paredes
Isaac Paredes brings an elite on-base floor and steady run production into a challenging road trip
Paredes continues to serve as a fixture in the middle of the order as the everyday third baseman for the first-place Astros (73-71). Over his last 30 days, he has posted a stellar .398 on-base percentage with 16 walks against just eight strikeouts, providing 19 RBI. Even with Houston weathering a brief two-game skid, his role and everyday playing time remain completely secure.
This stretch is no fluke, as his elite contact skills and plate discipline mirror his established career baselines and easily outpace our conservative .246 batting average projection. While he offers modest pure power rather than elite slugging, his selective approach limits slumps and stabilizes his scoring. Expect his reliable combination of walks, timely doubles, and occasional home runs to hold steady down the stretch.
The Astros embark on a six-game road trip, opening with three in Philadelphia before visiting Tampa Bay. Paredes draws an enticing matchup Tuesday against Andrew Painter (5.68 ERA, 1.39 WHIP) before facing stingier tests in Cristopher Sanchez (2.66 ERA) and Drew Rasmussen (2.88 ERA). Even against top-tier starters, his strike-zone control and batting order security make him a lineup lock. Start.
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