Cole Carrigg, the Rockies outfielder, is absolutely on fire since the All-Star break, tearing it up with a blistering 7-for-16 performance in his last four games, including a monster three-hit game on Tuesday. Just when it felt like his breakout was stalling, he’s flipped the script and then some.
Carrigg’s Comeback Is Getting Loud
Remember when Carrigg seemed to hit a wall, going 0 for 14 in the final five games before the break? It stopped his momentum cold, making fantasy managers second-guess if he was truly a must-add. Turns out, he just needed a couple of days to reset! He’s back, folks, and he’s proving why he’s one of the most obvious second-half breakout candidates around. Overall, through his first 35 games, Carrigg is still hitting a fantastic **.304/.379/.527** with a strikeout rate that’s totally manageable. Plus, he’s flashing both pop and speed. Yeah, he’s still getting a few more days off than you’d like to see, and that could be a thing until the trade deadline. But once the Rockies move some pieces to clear the way, you know he’s going to fully take over. The kid’s got game.
The Aaron Judge Conundrum and Why Time Is Running Out
Now, let’s talk about Aaron Judge, because his situation is getting sticky with only about ten weeks left in the season. Judge is recovering from a rib injury, and he’s going to miss at least a few more weeks. Think about that: we’re talking about minor injuries potentially being season-enders at this point in the year. If he’s back in two weeks, that’s still hugely valuable. But what if it’s more like four weeks? That makes his value incredibly tough to nail down. My colleague Scott White ranked Judge seventh in his latest IL Stash rankings, putting him in the “Too valuable to drop, period” category. The kicker? Even though Judge is an absolute beast, he’s behind players who aren’t quite as good but who might all beat him back to action by multiple weeks. That’s a brutal reality check right there.
With the season winding down, every game, every week, means everything. Carrigg looks ready to explode, pushing for a huge second half as a young guy stepping up. For Judge, it’s a tense waiting game, wondering if he can get back on the field quick enough to make a real impact with so little time left. This is where fantasy championships are won or lost, and we’re just getting started.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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