As the calendar flips to July, fantasy baseball managers often find themselves making swift roster cuts, benching players whose early‑season numbers have failed to meet expectations.
One such player is Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians, who entered the season as one of the most hyped rookies but saw his production tumble after an undiagnosed rib fracture sidelined him for a stretch.
After a period on the injured list, DeLauter has returned to the lineup and posted hits in five consecutive games, signaling a return to the elite form that made him a top prospect.
A Power Surge in June
Another name making waves is Owen Caissie of the Miami Marlins, who endured a rough April but has turned a corner, delivering hits in eight of his last nine games in June and even blasting two home runs while driving in seven runs over that span.
Caissie’s recent surge is not just about volume; scouts note that he’s making harder contact and adapting to major‑league breaking pitches, a development that could translate into sustained power production.
For fantasy owners, the lesson is clear: patience with injured or underperforming assets can pay off when health returns and performance rebounds, especially when the player’s skill set aligns with categories like batting average, home runs and RBI.