The world of fantasy baseball is a constant rollercoaster, filled with exhilarating highs and frustrating lows. On July 20, 2025, Royce Lewis provided a glimpse of both. In a game against the Rockies, Lewis showcased his power potential with two home runs. The question remains: Is this a sign of things to come, or just another fleeting moment in his injury-plagued career?
This daily hitting recap dives into Lewis’s performance, alongside other notable hitters from Sunday’s games. We’ll analyze their recent performances, assess their fantasy value, and provide insights to help you make informed decisions for your fantasy team. Understanding player trends and making strategic roster moves can be the difference between winning and losing.
Today we will discuss Royce Lewis’s recent performance and fantasy baseball potential, examine Eugenio Suárez’s trade deadline surge and home run barrage, analyze Wilyer Abreu’s fluctuating playing time and home run potential, review Miguel Vargas’s struggles and declining roster rate, discuss Xander Bogaerts’s consistent performance and fantasy value, explore Angel Martínez’s recent hot streak and underlying metrics, evaluate Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s power outage and overall potential, review Taylor Ward’s scorching July and potential for career highs, analyze Matt Chapman’s return from injury and potential for improvement, and discuss Alex Bregman’s return from injury and pinch-hit heroics.
Royce Lewis: A Glimmer of Hope or Fool’s Gold?
Royce Lewis delivered a performance that had fantasy managers buzzing with excitement. In a game against the Rockies, Lewis went 2-4 with two home runs, two runs scored, and two RBIs. It was his first career multi-homer game. For a player who has struggled to stay healthy and live up to his potential, this performance was a welcome sight.
Despite the promising performance, concerns remain about Lewis’s ability to stay healthy and perform consistently. Prior to Sunday’s game, he was in an 0-for-12 slump and was hitting just .211/.276/.296. His xBA (.271) and xSLG (.447) suggest that a turnaround is possible, but it remains to be seen whether he can put together a sustained stretch of solid performances.
Fantasy managers face a difficult decision when it comes to Lewis. The double-dinger day is encouraging, but his injury history and inconsistency make him a risky asset. Stash and hold if he’s on waivers, but chasing his June 2024 stretch is fool’s gold.
Lewis always seems to be on the verge of a breakout season when injuries strike. In the 2024 season, he missed two months with a quad injury before doing his best Shohei Ohtani impression, hitting nine homers in 15 games, followed by another trip to the IL due to an adductor strain. 2025 has already been marred by two hamstring injuries, a power outage, and connectivity issues. With the second half underway, which Royce Lewis will answer the call? Is it time to buy or sell our Lewis shares?
Eugenio Suárez: Trade Deadline Power Surge
Eugenio Suárez is making a strong case for himself as a valuable trade asset. He can’t stop hitting dingers, and he especially loves hitting them in pairs. Suarez has now hit double-dingers in two straight games, and in three of his last five. His HardHit rate is the highest of his career (50.8%), and his K rate is his lowest in eight years (26.3%). He’s up to 35 home runs on the season and does not look to be slowing down anytime soon.
Suárez’s recent power surge is driven by a combination of factors. He’s consistently making hard contact, and his strikeout rate is down, suggesting improved plate discipline. His ability to hit home runs in bunches makes him an attractive option for teams looking to add power to their lineup.
Wilyer Abreu: Platoon Player with Potential
Wilyer Abreu had a quiet on-and-off season in 2025, but was crushing homers on Sunday, helping the Red Sox beat the Cubs 6-1. Abreu’s 94th percentile HardHit rate in 2024 has dropped to the 66th percentile this season, and his playing time has always been in flux as a platoon player. However, he’s up to 20 homers and could push 30+ by season’s end, but playing time is often directly proportional to fantasy value. As long as Abreu is a platoon player, his fantasy value is capped.
Fantasy managers should be cautious about relying too heavily on Abreu, given his inconsistent playing time and reduced hard-hit rate. While he has the potential to hit 30+ home runs, his value is limited by his role as a platoon player. A strong side bench player.
Miguel Vargas: Time to Cut Ties?
Miguel Vargas hit his first homer in over a month to help power the White Sox to a series sweep of the Pirates. The Chicago clean-up hitter has been ice cold lately, and his ownership in Yahoo leagues has dropped 12% to 19%. That roster rate is probably still too high for someone hitting .222 with a .699 OPS on one of the worst teams in the league. Drop and move on if he’s still on your roster.
Vargas has struggled to live up to expectations and has been a disappointment to fantasy managers. His low batting average and OPS, combined with his role on a struggling team, make him a player to drop in most fantasy leagues.
Xander Bogaerts: A Solid Fantasy Foundation
Bogaerts hit a grand slam for San Diego before former Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore could manage to get anyone out, as the Padres rolled to an easy 8-1 win over the Nationals. Bogaerts is hitting 17-for-53 in July, and is showing why he’s one of the league’s more solid high-floor MI every fantasy team should roster in order to take more risks at other positions.
Bogaerts is a reliable fantasy option who provides a consistent source of runs, RBIs, and batting average. He is a valuable asset for fantasy teams looking for stability at the middle infield position.
Angel Martínez: Riding the Hot Streak
After a forgettable first few months of the season, Angel Martínez is heating up for the Guardians and has taken over the leadoff spot for Cleveland for the past three days. On Sunday, he hit his ninth homer of the season, his fourth in July. Just be aware that he does not hit the ball hard and does not walk. His SLG might be .409, but his xSLG is .334. Add it up, and that’s not a successful, sustainable fantasy profile, but you might as well ride the hot streak if you’re in need of a stream this coming week.
Martinez’s recent hot streak makes him an intriguing streaming option for fantasy managers in need of a boost. However, his underlying metrics suggest that his success may not be sustainable. Use him for now and then drop.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Waiting for the Breakout
It’s been a long wait since Vladdie’s last homer, June 29, to be exact, and this was only the second time in 14 games that he’s scored an RBI. But the Blue Jays have been rolling even without Guerrero Jr.’s power and run production. His Statcast page is still as dark red as ever, eclipsing the 80th percentile in all but two batting stats. Imagine what the AL East-leading Jays could do with a dialed-in Vlad Jr.
Guerrero Jr. has the potential to be one of the league’s top offensive players, but he has yet to put it all together. His underlying metrics remain strong, suggesting that a breakout is still possible. Buy low.
Taylor Ward: Scorching Hot in July
Taylor Ward continued crushing the Phillies with four more RBI on Sunday, finishing the weekend series with eight, including two home runs. His July has been scorching hot, hitting .302/.384/.540 after a lackluster June. Ward is two doubles and two homers away from his career highs of 26 and 25 set last season, respectively. Expect close to 40 in each category by season’s end.
Ward is currently on a hot streak and has the potential to exceed his career highs in doubles and home runs. Fantasy managers should take notice of his recent performance and consider adding him to their roster if available.
Matt Chapman: Shaking Off the Rust
The former Blue Jay hit his first post-IL home run after missing most of June and the beginning of July due to a sprained right hand. He’s up to 13 on the year, but still needs to shake off a little rust since returning from the IL. He’s slashing only .186/.239/.279 since his return on July 5. Before the injury, Chapman was hitting a solid .243/.360/.452.
Chapman is still working his way back from injury and has yet to regain his pre-injury form. Fantasy managers should monitor his progress and be patient as he shakes off the rust.
Alex Bregman: Pinch-Hit Heroics
All Alex Bregman needed on Sunday was one big pinch-hit at-bat at a critical moment in the game to help put the Cubs away. Bregman is still not 100% back from his quad injury, and the Red Sox are bringing him along slowly, but come August, the 31-year-old should be back to his good ol’ homer-hitting self.
Bregman is still recovering from a quad injury, but his pinch-hit home run is a positive sign. Fantasy managers should expect him to return to his normal form in August.
The fantasy baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint. Staying informed about player performances, injuries, and trends is essential for making smart roster decisions.
Royce Lewis’s two-homer game provides a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers, but his injury history and inconsistency make him a risky asset. Eugenio Suárez is making a strong case for himself as a valuable trade asset with his recent power surge. Wilyer Abreu has potential but is limited by his role as a platoon player. Miguel Vargas is a player to drop in most fantasy leagues, while Xander Bogaerts provides a solid fantasy foundation. Angel Martínez is a streaming option, but his success may not be sustainable. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has the potential for a breakout, while Taylor Ward is scorching hot in July. Matt Chapman is shaking off the rust after returning from injury, and Alex Bregman is recovering from a quad injury.
By analyzing these performances and trends, fantasy managers can make informed decisions and gain an edge in their leagues. Keep checking FYM news for more analysis and updates on your favorite fantasy baseball players.
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