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MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-06-26 to 2026-07-02

July 3, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances (2026-06-26 to 2026-07-02)
1
Esmerlyn Valdez
RF • PIT
7 G, 13/24 (.542), 1.795 OPS, 2 2B, 4 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 9 RBI, 4 BB, 4 K
Valdez anchored his week with a best game of 3-for-4 including 1 HR and 2 RBI against the Cincinnati Reds in a 9-4 Pirates win. Across seven games he posted a .542 average and 1.795 OPS with four home runs, nine RBIs, and eight runs scored while drawing four walks. The prospect showed elite plate discipline and power, finishing with multiple extra-base hits and driving in runs in nearly every contest.
MLB Rank: #172
Proj: 124.8 wRC+, 0.254/0.339/0.470, 28 HR, 1 SB, 76 Runs, 85 RBI
2
Seiya Suzuki
DH • CHC
6 G, 11/26 (.423), 1.279 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 11 RBI, 2 BB, 5 K
Suzuki’s highlight was a 3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI outing versus the San Diego Padres in the Cubs’ 23-3 victory. Over six games he hit .423 with a 1.279 OPS, three homers, and 11 RBIs while scoring seven runs. The strong week combined power and run production, helping power Chicago’s offense in multiple high-scoring affairs.
MLB Rank: #261
Proj: 122.7 wRC+, 0.262/0.340/0.461, 24 HR, 6 SB, 79 Runs, 79 RBI
3
Hunter Goodman
C • COL
6 G, 7/25 (.280), 1.309 OPS, 1 2B, 6 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 11 RBI, 0 BB, 8 K
Goodman’s signature performance was a 3-for-5, three-home-run, five-RBI game against the Minnesota Twins in an 8-5 Rockies win. In six contests he slugged six homers and drove in 11 runs with a 1.309 OPS. The catcher delivered consistent power despite a modest batting average, finishing among the week’s top home-run producers.
MLB Rank: #253
Proj: 109.3 wRC+, 0.240/0.298/0.467, 31 HR, 5 SB, 72 Runs, 88 RBI
4
Junior Caminero
3B • TBR
6 G, 8/24 (.333), 1.343 OPS, 0 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 11 RBI, 2 BB, 4 K
Caminero’s best game featured a 3-for-3 effort with one homer and two RBIs versus the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 5-1 Rays win. Across six games he hit five home runs, drove in 11 runs, and posted a 1.343 OPS. The young infielder combined patience with raw power, producing at an elite rate during the week.
MLB Rank: #4
Proj: 163.6 wRC+, 0.309/0.377/0.581, 37 HR, 5 SB, 89 Runs, 102 RBI
5
Dansby Swanson
SS • CHC
6 G, 8/25 (.320), 1.280 OPS, 1 2B, 5 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 11 RBI, 0 BB, 5 K
Swanson’s top game was a 3-for-5, three-homer, eight-RBI performance against the San Diego Padres in Chicago’s 23-3 rout. In six games he hit five home runs, collected 11 RBIs, and posted a 1.280 OPS. The shortstop supplied steady power and run production throughout the week.
MLB Rank: #159
Proj: 100.3 wRC+, 0.242/0.310/0.413, 21 HR, 16 SB, 69 Runs, 71 RBI
6
Cade Cavalli
SP • WSN
1 G, 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 W, 0 SV
Cavalli’s highlight came in a 7.0-inning, 13-strikeout, shutout start against the Boston Red Sox in an 8-1 Nationals victory. In his lone appearance he allowed just one hit and no walks while striking out 13. The outing underscored his strikeout ability and command in a dominant weekly showing.
MLB Rank: #100
Proj: 3.59 ERA, 160 IP, 55 BB, 161 K, 9.0 K/9, 1.27 WHIP
7
Trea Turner
SS • PHI
7 G, 10/31 (.323), 1.021 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 9 R, 8 RBI, 1 BB, 8 K
Turner’s best game was a 2-for-5, one-homer, three-RBI performance versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in an 8-0 Phillies win. Over seven games he hit .323 with three homers, nine runs scored, and a stolen base while posting a 1.021 OPS. The veteran provided consistent production across the full week.
MLB Rank: #154
Proj: 101.5 wRC+, 0.267/0.317/0.410, 16 HR, 27 SB, 71 Runs, 66 RBI
8
Luis García Jr.
2B • WSN
6 G, 10/21 (.476), 1.548 OPS, 3 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 10 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
García Jr.’s standout effort was a 3-for-5, two-homer, five-RBI game against the Baltimore Orioles in a 6-4 Nationals win. In six contests he batted .476 with a 1.548 OPS, three homers, and 10 RBIs. The second baseman combined high contact with power for an exceptional week.
MLB Rank: #233
Proj: 113.7 wRC+, 0.274/0.319/0.458, 22 HR, 12 SB, 75 Runs, 79 RBI
9
Ketel Marte
2B • ARI
6 G, 7/23 (.304), 1.230 OPS, 1 2B, 4 HR, 2 SB, 6 R, 7 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K
Marte’s best game was a 2-for-5, one-homer, three-RBI outing versus the San Francisco Giants in an 8-2 Diamondbacks victory. Across six games he hit four home runs, stole two bases, and posted a 1.230 OPS. The infielder delivered power, speed, and timely hitting throughout the week.
MLB Rank: #51
Proj: 129.1 wRC+, 0.270/0.345/0.480, 27 HR, 6 SB, 79 Runs, 83 RBI
10
Miguel Vargas
3B • CHW
7 G, 8/29 (.276), .984 OPS, 4 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 7 RBI, 4 BB, 4 K
Vargas’s top performance was a 3-for-6, one-homer, five-RBI game against the Kansas City Royals in a 22-1 White Sox win. Over seven games he hit .276 with four doubles, two homers, a stolen base, and a .984 OPS while drawing four walks. The third baseman provided steady extra-base production across the slate.
MLB Rank: #165
Proj: 120.4 wRC+, 0.253/0.346/0.441, 22 HR, 13 SB, 77 Runs, 76 RBI
452
Javier Sanoja
3B • MIA
6 G, 12/22 (.545), 1.492 OPS, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 SB, 5 R, 9 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K
Sanoja delivered his best game of the week with a 3-for-5 performance including a home run and three RBI against the Colorado Rockies in a 14-3 Marlins victory. Across six games he posted a scorching .545 average with 12 hits in 22 at-bats, a 1.492 OPS, one double, one homer, two stolen bases, five runs, and nine RBI. The prospect showed advanced plate discipline with two walks against just one strikeout while contributing multi-hit efforts in multiple contests.
MLB Rank: #452
Proj: 100.7 wRC+, 0.270/0.318/0.407, 12 HR, 16 SB, 74 Runs, 65 RBI
677
Mickey Moniak
RF • COL
7 G, 7/26 (.269), 1.066 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 9 RBI, 1 BB, 5 K
Moniak’s top outing came in a 3-for-4 game with a homer and three RBI versus the Miami Marlins as the Rockies prevailed 6-3. Over seven games the outfielder collected seven hits, two doubles, three home runs, six runs, and nine RBI while posting a 1.066 OPS. Despite a modest batting average, his power output and extra-base hits paced Colorado’s offense during the week.
MLB Rank: #677
Proj: 105.8 wRC+, 0.250/0.296/0.458, 26 HR, 9 SB, 80 Runs, 80 RBI
827
Jake McCarthy
LF • COL
7 G, 9/29 (.310), 1.023 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 9 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K
McCarthy’s highlight was a 2-for-4 effort with a homer and four RBI against the Miami Marlins in Colorado’s 14-4 win. In seven games he recorded nine hits including three doubles and two home runs, drove in nine runs, scored seven times, and added one stolen base while maintaining a 1.023 OPS and strong contact rate with only four strikeouts.
MLB Rank: #827
Proj: 93.5 wRC+, 0.253/0.313/0.384, 11 HR, 28 SB, 78 Runs, 57 RBI
157
Manny Machado
3B • SDP
7 G, 7/25 (.280), 1.160 OPS, 3 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 5 BB, 6 K
Machado’s best performance was a 2-for-4 game featuring a homer and one RBI versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Across seven contests the veteran third baseman tallied seven hits, three doubles, three home runs, five runs scored, and five RBI while drawing five walks and posting a 1.160 OPS that underscored his consistent power and on-base skills.
MLB Rank: #157
Proj: 113.4 wRC+, 0.258/0.322/0.450, 25 HR, 8 SB, 70 Runs, 80 RBI
1082
Jacob Gonzalez
2B • CHW
7 G, 10/26 (.385), 1.102 OPS, 4 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 6 R, 12 RBI, 3 BB, 4 K
Gonzalez posted his strongest game with a 3-for-4 line including a homer and five RBI in Chicago’s 22-1 rout of the Kansas City Royals. Over seven games the infielder collected 10 hits with four doubles and one homer, drove in 12 runs, scored six times, and reached base at a high clip with three walks against only four strikeouts.
MLB Rank: #1082
Proj: 89.1 wRC+, 0.234/0.304/0.375, 16 HR, 9 SB, 63 Runs, 65 RBI
66
Sal Stewart
1B • CIN
7 G, 10/30 (.333), 1.055 OPS, 2 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 7 K
Stewart’s top game was a 2-for-4 performance with a homer and two RBI versus the Milwaukee Brewers. In seven games the first baseman recorded 10 hits including two doubles and three home runs, scored five runs, and drove in five while maintaining a 1.055 OPS and showing solid power production despite seven strikeouts.
MLB Rank: #66
Proj: 128.0 wRC+, 0.272/0.352/0.475, 25 HR, 13 SB, 76 Runs, 84 RBI
40
James Wood
LF • WSN
6 G, 8/24 (.333), 1.115 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 5 BB, 10 K
Wood’s standout effort was a 2-for-4 game with a homer and three RBI against the Boston Red Sox in a 10-2 Nationals win. Across six contests the outfielder notched eight hits with two doubles and two home runs, scored five runs, drove in six, and drew five walks while generating a 1.115 OPS and demonstrating plate patience.
MLB Rank: #40
Proj: 146.5 wRC+, 0.270/0.373/0.513, 30 HR, 17 SB, 85 Runs, 90 RBI
109
Bryce Harper
1B • PHI
7 G, 9/27 (.333), 1.017 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 2 R, 10 RBI, 3 BB, 8 K
Harper’s best game featured a 2-for-4 line with a homer and two RBI versus the New York Mets. In seven games the first baseman collected nine hits including two doubles and two home runs, drove in 10 runs, and posted a 1.017 OPS while adding three walks and showing consistent run-production ability.
MLB Rank: #109
Proj: 136.0 wRC+, 0.270/0.363/0.483, 26 HR, 11 SB, 80 Runs, 84 RBI
15
Pete Crow-Armstrong
CF • CHC
6 G, 5/21 (.238), .952 OPS, 0 2B, 2 HR, 3 SB, 7 R, 4 RBI, 7 BB, 8 K
Crow-Armstrong’s highlight was a 2-for-4 game with a homer and three RBI against the San Diego Padres in Chicago’s 23-3 victory. Over six games the center fielder scored seven runs, stole three bases, hit two home runs, drew seven walks, and generated a .952 OPS while contributing speed and extra-base power.
MLB Rank: #15
Proj: 126.4 wRC+, 0.269/0.334/0.486, 26 HR, 33 SB, 85 Runs, 83 RBI
14
Jacob Misiorowski
SP • MIL
2 G, 11.0 IP, 18 K, 2 ER, 7 H, 4 BB, 0 W, 0 SV
Misiorowski’s best start was a six-inning outing allowing one earned run against the Chicago Cubs in a 6-2 Brewers win. Across two appearances the prospect struck out 18 batters in 11 innings while surrendering just two earned runs on seven hits and four walks, showcasing elite strikeout ability and command.
MLB Rank: #14
Proj: 2.75 ERA, 152 IP, 64 BB, 198 K, 11.7 K/9, 1.16 WHIP