Outlook Konnor Griffin
Konnor Griffin brings elite speed back to Pittsburgh's lineup despite shaking off post-injury rust.
Griffin has shaken off some rust since returning from a lengthy stint on the injured list for a finger injury, going 3-for-19 (.158) with two stolen bases across his first five games back. Despite the batting slump, he is firmly installed as Pittsburgh's everyday shortstop. His return adds electric athleticism for a 73-73 Pirates squad currently riding a three-game winning streak.
Do not let the quiet five-game sample fool you; Griffin's .266 baseline average and 22 stolen bases in 64 games reflect his true dynamic skill set. Our projections anticipated 23 steals over 323 at-bats, a mark he is on the verge of eclipsing in limited playing time. Expect his contact rates to normalize quickly as timing returns, reaffirming his status as a high-end speed contributor.
The Pirates finish their set at the White Sox against tough starter Hagen Smith (0.56 ERA) before heading to Chicago for three games against the Cubs. While facing Shota Imanaga (4.03 ERA) and Matthew Boyd (4.12 ERA) offers bounce-back upside, tough draws against Smith and Clay Holmes (2.90 ERA) could suppress batting average. Still, Griffin’s elite wheels make him a game-changing fantasy asset in all formats. Start.
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Outlook Anthony Volpe
Anthony Volpe returns to the Yankees following a torrid Triple-A stretch, but enters in a part-time infield role.
After spending a month in Triple-A, Volpe was recalled as Jazz Chisholm Jr. heads to the injured list with a thumb issue. He tore up the minors with five homers over his final five games, but he returns to a second-place Yankees squad (83-62) with George Lombard Jr. cemented as the everyday shortstop. Volpe will instead have to carve out playing time in a roving utility capacity.
Volpe struggled to a .234 average with just one homer in 56 games prior to his demotion, mirroring our modest season projection of eight homers and a .225 mark. While his minor league power surge is encouraging, his track record indicates ongoing contact vulnerability against big-league pitching. Fantasy managers should treat his Triple-A outburst with skepticism until he proves his bat can consistently translate against MLB arms.
New York wraps up a homestand with four remaining games this week, starting favorably against Colorado's Ryan Feltner and his 6.04 ERA. However, the schedule toughens considerably over the weekend against the Mets, featuring Nolan McLean and his 3.06 ERA. Without guaranteed daily at-bats in a crowded infield, Volpe should remain on fantasy benches. Sit.
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