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MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-05-22 to 2026-05-28

May 29, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances (2026-05-22 to 2026-05-28)
1
Yordan Alvarez
DH • HOU
6 G, 7/20 (.350), 1.581 OPS, 0 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 8 RBI, 6 BB, 6 K
Yordan Alvarez delivered a power-packed highlight with a 2-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI performance versus the Texas Rangers in a 10-7 defeat. Across six games he slugged five home runs while posting a 1.581 OPS, scoring seven runs and driving in eight. The lefty DH also drew six walks against six strikeouts, showing elite plate discipline. His week-long surge underscored the 167.8 wRC+ projection and 36-HR outlook that place him among baseball’s top young bats.
MLB Rank: #8
Proj: 167.8 wRC+, 0.303/0.394/0.576, 36 HR, 4 SB, 91 Runs, 99 RBI
2
Ketel Marte
2B • ARI
6 G, 14/27 (.519), 1.425 OPS, 4 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 10 RBI, 1 BB, 3 K
Ketel Marte’s best outing came in a 3-for-4, three-RBI showing against the Colorado Rockies during a 9-1 Arizona victory. He finished the week hitting .519 with a 1.425 OPS, collecting four doubles and two homers while plating ten runs. The second baseman struck out only three times in 27 at-bats, demonstrating consistent contact and extra-base production that aligns with his 127.8 wRC+ seasonal projection.
MLB Rank: #52
Proj: 127.8 wRC+, 0.269/0.345/0.475, 26 HR, 5 SB, 79 Runs, 82 RBI
3
Munetaka Murakami
3B • CHW
7 G, 6/26 (.231), 1.029 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 10 R, 8 RBI, 5 BB, 10 K
Munetaka Murakami’s top moment was a 2-for-4, one-HR, one-RBI game versus the Minnesota Twins in a 15-2 Chicago White Sox win. Despite a .231 batting average over seven contests, he posted a 1.029 OPS with three homers, ten runs scored, and eight RBI. The third baseman added a stolen base and five walks, illustrating the power-speed blend behind his 139.4 wRC+ outlook and 35-HR projection.
MLB Rank: #62
Proj: 139.4 wRC+, 0.237/0.365/0.492, 35 HR, 8 SB, 82 Runs, 87 RBI
4
Andy Pages
CF • LAD
6 G, 10/24 (.417), 1.420 OPS, 4 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 8 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K
Andy Pages produced his signature performance with a 4-for-5, one-HR, three-RBI outing against the Colorado Rockies in a 15-6 Dodgers victory. He hit .417 with a 1.420 OPS across six games, including four doubles and three home runs while scoring seven times. The center fielder struck out just three times, supporting his 117.3 wRC+ projection and 24-HR, 11-SB forecast for the season.
MLB Rank: #116
Proj: 117.3 wRC+, 0.263/0.330/0.453, 24 HR, 11 SB, 73 Runs, 80 RBI
5
Reid Detmers
SP • LAA
1 G, 8.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER, 1 H, 0 BB
Reid Detmers turned in an 8.0-IP, one-ER masterpiece with 14 strikeouts against the Texas Rangers in a 2-1 Angels win. In his lone start he allowed just one hit and zero walks, showcasing dominant command. The performance bolstered his 3.73 ERA projection over 157 innings with 167 strikeouts and a 1.23 WHIP, highlighting his continued development as a high-strikeout starter.
MLB Rank: #145
Proj: 3.73 ERA, 157 IP, 51 BB, 167 K, 9.6 K/9, 1.23 WHIP
6
Gavin Williams
SP • CLE
2 G, 15.0 IP, 15 K, 1 ER, 8 H, 2 BB
Gavin Williams delivered his best start with 8.0 scoreless innings versus the Philadelphia Phillies in a 1-0 Guardians victory. Over two outings he posted a 1.00 ERA with 15 strikeouts, eight hits allowed, and only two walks in 15 innings. The right-hander’s efficiency supports his 3.70 ERA, 185-K projection across 172 innings and a 1.29 WHIP.
MLB Rank: #94
Proj: 3.70 ERA, 172 IP, 69 BB, 185 K, 9.7 K/9, 1.29 WHIP
7
James Wood
LF • WSN
6 G, 10/20 (.500), 1.480 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 3 SB, 7 R, 3 RBI, 7 BB, 5 K
James Wood’s standout game featured a 4-for-5, one-HR, one-RBI line against the Cleveland Guardians in a 10-2 Nationals win. He hit .500 with a 1.480 OPS in six contests, adding two homers, three stolen bases, and seven walks. The outfielder’s blend of power and speed aligns with his 142.9 wRC+ projection and 29-HR, 17-SB outlook.
MLB Rank: #47
Proj: 142.9 wRC+, 0.267/0.369/0.504, 29 HR, 17 SB, 85 Runs, 88 RBI
8
Eury Pérez
SP • MIA
2 G, 10.1 IP, 14 K, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB
Eury Pérez posted his best outing with 6.1 innings of one-run ball against the New York Mets in a 2-1 Marlins victory. Across two starts he compiled a 0.87 ERA, 14 strikeouts, and zero walks in 10.1 innings. The right-hander’s command and strikeout rate back his 3.52 ERA, 173-K projection over 153 innings with a 1.19 WHIP.
MLB Rank: #93
Proj: 3.52 ERA, 153 IP, 57 BB, 173 K, 10.2 K/9, 1.19 WHIP
9
Cristopher Sánchez
SP • PHI
2 G, 15.0 IP, 15 K, 0 ER, 10 H, 2 BB
Cristopher Sánchez tossed eight scoreless innings versus the Cleveland Guardians in a 1-0 Phillies win. Over two outings he allowed zero earned runs with 15 strikeouts and only two walks in 15 innings. The lefty’s strong command and low ERA support his 2.94 ERA, 202-K projection across 197 innings and a 1.14 WHIP.
MLB Rank: #7
Proj: 2.94 ERA, 197 IP, 49 BB, 202 K, 9.2 K/9, 1.14 WHIP
10
Jordan Walker
RF • STL
6 G, 8/25 (.320), 1.066 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 10 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K
Jordan Walker delivered his best game with a 3-for-4, one-HR, four-RBI performance against the Cincinnati Reds in a 7-6 Cardinals loss. He finished the week hitting .320 with a 1.066 OPS, three home runs, and ten RBI in six games. The right fielder’s power production aligns with his 118.9 wRC+ projection and 23-HR, 13-SB seasonal outlook.
MLB Rank: #427
Proj: 118.9 wRC+, 0.264/0.332/0.459, 23 HR, 13 SB, 78 Runs, 79 RBI
1
Christian Walker
1B • HOU
6 G, 6/24 (.250), 1.083 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 9 RBI, 3 BB, 5 K
Christian Walker delivered a standout performance in his best game, going 3-for-3 with 2 HR and 3 RBI against the Chicago Cubs as the Houston Astros secured a 3-0 victory. Across six games, he maintained a .250 average with a strong 1.083 OPS, launching four home runs while driving in nine runs and scoring six times. His power surge and run production highlighted an impressive week that showcased his ability to deliver in key moments despite a modest hit total.
MLB Rank: #663
Proj: 104.5 wRC+, 0.239/0.310/0.429, 26 HR, 3 SB, 69 Runs, 77 RBI
2
Kevin McGonigle
SS • DET
7 G, 9/28 (.321), .867 OPS, 0 2B, 1 HR, 2 SB, 7 R, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K
Kevin McGonigle shined in his best game with a 3-for-4 effort and two RBI versus the Los Angeles Angels in a 10-6 Detroit Tigers win. Over seven games he posted a .321 average, stole two bases, scored seven runs, and added seven RBI. His speed and consistent contact helped anchor the lineup during a productive stretch that included strong on-base contributions.
MLB Rank: #27
Proj: 135.1 wRC+, 0.283/0.368/0.473, 21 HR, 15 SB, 83 Runs, 78 RBI
3
Freddie Freeman
1B • LAD
6 G, 6/17 (.353), 1.203 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 8 R, 3 RBI, 9 BB, 7 K
Freddie Freeman posted his best game of the week with a 2-for-4 showing that included a home run and an RBI in a 4-1 Dodgers win over the Colorado Rockies. In six games he hit .353 with a 1.203 OPS, drew nine walks, scored eight runs, and added two doubles plus a stolen base, demonstrating elite plate discipline and consistent extra-base production.
MLB Rank: #139
Proj: 131.4 wRC+, 0.280/0.362/0.464, 21 HR, 9 SB, 78 Runs, 78 RBI
4
Zach Neto
SS • LAA
6 G, 9/23 (.391), 1.264 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 6 K
Zach Neto delivered his best performance with a 2-for-4, two-home-run game that produced two RBI in a 9-6 Angels victory against the Texas Rangers. Across six games he batted .391 with a 1.264 OPS, collected three doubles and two homers, scored seven runs, and showed strong gap power while limiting strikeouts relative to his production.
MLB Rank: #70
Proj: 119.5 wRC+, 0.255/0.334/0.453, 25 HR, 24 SB, 74 Runs, 81 RBI
5
Willy Adames
SS • SFG
6 G, 8/26 (.308), 1.088 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 7 K
Willy Adames turned in his best game with a 2-for-5 effort featuring a home run and an RBI in a 7-5 Diamondbacks win over the San Francisco Giants. In six contests he hit .308 with a 1.088 OPS, drove in three runs while scoring eight, and collected three doubles plus two homers, providing steady middle-infield production.
MLB Rank: #115
Proj: 108.2 wRC+, 0.240/0.317/0.434, 25 HR, 10 SB, 71 Runs, 78 RBI
6
Casey Schmitt
2B • SFG
6 G, 7/25 (.280), 1.016 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 9 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K
Casey Schmitt posted his best game of the week with a 2-for-4 line that included a home run and three RBI in an 8-5 Giants win over the Chicago White Sox. Over six games he batted .280 with a 1.016 OPS, hit three home runs, drove in nine runs, stole a base, and added two doubles, showing strong run-production ability.
MLB Rank: #544
Proj: 97.0 wRC+, 0.245/0.301/0.414, 22 HR, 6 SB, 65 Runs, 74 RBI
7
Jacob Misiorowski
SP • MIL
1 G, 7.0 IP, 12 K, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB
Jacob Misiorowski delivered a dominant outing in his best game, tossing seven innings with 12 strikeouts and just one earned run against the St. Louis Cardinals in a 5-1 Brewers victory. His lone start of the week showcased elite swing-and-miss stuff and command, limiting opponents to two hits while issuing only one walk.
MLB Rank: #19
Proj: 2.94 ERA, 142 IP, 63 BB, 182 K, 11.5 K/9, 1.19 WHIP
8
Bryan Reynolds
RF • PIT
7 G, 11/22 (.500), 1.378 OPS, 4 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 4 R, 4 RBI, 3 BB, 3 K
Bryan Reynolds had his best game with a 2-for-4 performance and two RBI in a 12-1 Pirates win over the Chicago Cubs. Across seven games he hit .500 with a 1.378 OPS, collected four doubles and a home run, stole a base, and reached base consistently while keeping strikeouts low.
MLB Rank: #646
Proj: 110.9 wRC+, 0.252/0.332/0.423, 20 HR, 7 SB, 77 Runs, 70 RBI
9
Gunnar Henderson
SS • BAL
8 G, 6/33 (.182), .713 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 10 K
Gunnar Henderson delivered his best game with a 2-for-4, two-home-run performance that produced three RBI in an 11-2 Orioles win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite a .182 average over eight games, he hit three home runs, scored six runs, and drove in five, showing power potential amid a high-strikeout week.
MLB Rank: #22
Proj: 131.4 wRC+, 0.271/0.351/0.482, 24 HR, 20 SB, 88 Runs, 80 RBI
10
Mike Trout
DH • LAA
6 G, 6/21 (.286), 1.016 OPS, 3 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 6 BB, 5 K
Mike Trout posted his best game with a 1-for-4 effort that included a home run and two RBI in a 5-2 Angels win over the Texas Rangers. In six games he hit .286 with a 1.016 OPS, collected three doubles and a homer, scored five runs, drove in five, and drew six walks while showing classic plate discipline.
MLB Rank: #80
Proj: 136.5 wRC+, 0.251/0.362/0.485, 31 HR, 8 SB, 83 Runs, 83 RBI

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