Hot Hitters and Kirby’s Missing K’s-June 3, 2026
Max Meyer-Marlins-SP
Max Meyer went 7 IP and gave up 1 ER on 2 H, 2 BB, and 7 K’s against the Nationals. Meyer has taken a step forward in 2026, posting a 2.81 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 73.2 IP. He continues to miss bats at a high level (27% K) while showing improved overall command despite a slightly elevated 9.0% walk rate. Meyer’s 18% K-BB% and 3.60 SIERA support the breakout, and he has done a good job limiting home runs (0.61 HR/9). Meyer has also done a better job against left-handed batters. He had given up a career .843 OPS and .364 wOBA against LHB. This year, it is a .641 OPS and .289 wOBA. The overall profile looks much more stable than in previous seasons. Meyer has emerged as a strong fantasy starter with strikeout upside.
George Kirby-Mariners-SP
George Kirby went 4 IP and gave up 4 ER on 9 H, 1 BB, and 5 K’s against the Mets. Kirby has been solid but somewhat underwhelming by his standards, posting a 4.04 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 78.0 IP. The biggest surprise has been the drop in strikeouts, as Kirby owns just a 20% K rate after 26% last year. The elite control remains intact (5.7% BB), and he continues to generate plenty of ground balls (53% GB). His 3.76 SIERA suggests the current ERA is a fair representation of his performance. Kirby remains a safe fantasy option because of the command and workload, though the ceiling is lower without the strikeouts.
Otto Lopez-Marlins-SS
Otto Lopez was 1-5 with a run scored against the Nationals. Lopez has continued his strong season over the past two weeks, hitting .292 with 1 HR, 4 R, 4 RBI, and 2 SB across 53 PA. He continues to make a lot of contact (13% K) while contributing across multiple categories despite modest power. On the season, Lopez is hitting .332 with 5 HR, 35 R, 25 RBI, and 10 SB through 262 PA. The batting average has been fueled in part by a very high .376 BABIP, though his contact-oriented approach supports above-average batting averages. Lopez is not going to provide huge power totals, but the combination of average, speed, and positional flexibility has made him a very useful fantasy contributor. It is also nice to see him improve on last year’s breakout.
Kevin McGonigle-Tigers-SS
Kevin McGonigle was 2-5 with a run scored against the Rays. McGonigle received a rare day off yesterday. He has continued his strong rookie campaign over the past two weeks, hitting .273 with 1 HR, 10 R, 5 RBI, and 2 SB across 52 PA. He continues to show an advanced approach (15% BB and 15% K) while consistently getting on base. On the season, McGonigle is hitting .288 with 3 HR, 39 R, 21 RBI, and 9 SB through 264 PA. The underlying metrics remain solid, highlighted by strong plate discipline and improving quality of contact (9% Barrels). McGonigle’s fantasy value comes from his ability to contribute across multiple categories without hurting his batting average. The power will come because of his innate ability to hit, but it probably won’t be this year.
Carson Benge-Mets-OF
Carson Benge was 1-5 with 1 R and 1 SB against the Mariners. Benge has quietly put together a strong all-around rookie season, hitting .252 with 6 HR, 31 R, 24 RBI, and 10 SB through 230 PA. He has shown a balanced offensive profile with a good plate approach (22% K and 7% BB) and solid underlying power metrics (10% Barrels and 46% HardHit). Benge has also contributed on the bases, which boosts the overall fantasy profile. His .305 BABIP looks sustainable given the quality of contact and approach. Benge is emerging as a very useful fantasy outfielder because of the power/speed combination.
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