Outlook Brandon Nimmo
Brandon Nimmo offers steady floor for Rangers despite brief slump
Nimmo enters Thursday looking to snap out of a brief cold spell, hitting just .120 over his last six games despite batting .304 with nine RBIs across his previous 14-game stretch. As the everyday right fielder for a 72-74 Rangers squad chasing playoff ground from second place in the AL West, his regular spot in the lineup remains undisputed.
Through 140 games, Nimmo is hitting .261 with 14 home runs, tracking slightly behind our 20-homer preseason projection but matching his established career profile. His recent quiet stretch represents standard late-season variance rather than a skills collapse, meaning his above-average on-base ability and run-scoring potential should rebound quickly.
Texas finishes the week with four away games, opening Thursday against Logan Gilbert and his stingy 1.08 WHIP before a weekend series in Arizona. That desert trip features an exploitable matchup against Merrill Kelly and his 5.14 ERA, alongside tests against Brandon Pfaadt and tough southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez. Keep him locked into starting lineups. Start.
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Outlook Josue De Paula
Josue De Paula gets the call to Los Angeles following Shohei Ohtani's injury
The first-place Dodgers (89-57), riding a seven-game winning streak, officially summoned top prospect Josue De Paula straight from Double-A after placing Shohei Ohtani on the injured list. The 21-year-old outfielder dominated the minors by compiling 27 home runs and 25 stolen bases. He enters the roster as an exciting outfield option ready to debut Friday in Miami.
With no major league track record yet, our models view De Paula as a premium power-and-speed asset capable of making an immediate splash. While jumping directly from Double-A creates inherent contact risk against elite pitching, his exceptional minor-league .401 on-base percentage suggests his mature approach at the plate can translate quickly without significant regression.
Los Angeles wraps up the week with three road games against the Marlins, featuring enticing matchups against right-handers Ryan Gusto (4.37 ERA, 1.46 WHIP) and Tyler Phillips (3.58 ERA) before facing Eury Perez (3.94 ERA). While the matchups are favorable, playing time uncertainty keeps him best suited for benches until his role is solidified. Sit.
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