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MLB Weekly Highlights: 2026-05-15 to 2026-05-21

May 22, 2026 · MLB Daily Recaps · Ross Jensen
Weekly Top 20 Major League Performances (2026-05-15 to 2026-05-21)
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Juan Soto
RF • NYM
7 G, 10/26 (.385), 1.346 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 4 SB, 8 R, 7 RBI, 6 BB, 6 K
Soto delivered a highlight-reel performance with a 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI outing against the Washington Nationals. Over the week he posted a scorching .385 average with four home runs, four stolen bases and a 1.346 OPS across seven games, drawing six walks while scoring eight runs. The multi-faceted display underscored his elite plate discipline and power-speed combination, keeping him firmly in the top tier of MLB rankings.
MLB Rank: #4
Proj: 172.4 wRC+, 0.293/0.416/0.566, 35 HR, 17 SB, 94 Runs, 93 RBI
1
Shohei Ohtani
DH, SP • LAD
6 G, 11/23 (.478), 1.456 OPS, 4 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 9 RBI, 6 BB, 5 K
Ohtani anchored a 15-2 Dodgers rout of the Angels with a 2-for-4, 5 RBI performance. Across six games he hit .478 with a 1.456 OPS, four doubles and six walks, driving in nine runs while adding a stolen base. The dual-threat star’s consistent extra-base production and on-base skills continue to headline his MVP-caliber campaign.
MLB Rank: #1
Proj: 2.97 ERA, 163 IP, 50 BB, 190 K, 10.5 K/9, 1.13 WHIP
167.9 wRC+, 0.287/0.386/0.590, 39 HR, 22 SB, 102 Runs, 99 RBI
14
Corbin Carroll
RF • ARI
6 G, 9/24 (.375), 1.298 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 6 RBI, 4 BB, 6 K
Carroll’s two-homer, 3 RBI masterpiece against the Rockies highlighted a productive week. He slashed .375/.375/.708 with two homers and seven runs scored in six games, adding a stolen base and four walks. The speedster’s ability to impact games both at the plate and on the bases kept him among the league’s top offensive contributors.
MLB Rank: #14
Proj: 141.3 wRC+, 0.269/0.362/0.509, 27 HR, 30 SB, 99 Runs, 83 RBI
44
Nick Kurtz
1B • ATH
7 G, 7/23 (.304), 1.022 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 7 R, 10 RBI, 8 BB, 8 K
Kurtz drove in five runs during a 3-for-5 showing versus the Angels. In seven games he posted a .304 average with a 1.022 OPS, eight walks and ten RBI, reaching base at a .376 clip. His patient approach and clutch production made him a steady force in the middle of the Athletics lineup.
MLB Rank: #44
Proj: 150.9 wRC+, 0.274/0.376/0.528, 33 HR, 8 SB, 88 Runs, 91 RBI
457
Yandy Díaz
DH • TBR
5 G, 9/19 (.474), 1.651 OPS, 3 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 9 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K
Díaz erupted for a 4-for-5, 4 RBI performance against the Orioles. Over five games he hit .474 with three homers, three doubles and a 1.651 OPS while scoring seven runs. The veteran’s red-hot week featured exceptional contact and power, resulting in nine RBI in limited action.
MLB Rank: #457
Proj: 122.9 wRC+, 0.284/0.357/0.436, 17 HR, 3 SB, 74 Runs, 69 RBI
61
Ketel Marte
2B • ARI
6 G, 10/25 (.400), 1.168 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 1 K
Marte went 3-for-3 with a homer and two RBI versus the Giants. He finished the week hitting .400 with a 1.168 OPS, two homers and seven runs scored in six games. Marte’s hot streak combined consistent contact with extra-base power, driving in seven runs while striking out just once.
MLB Rank: #61
Proj: 125.0 wRC+, 0.265/0.342/0.467, 25 HR, 5 SB, 78 Runs, 80 RBI
172
Bo Bichette
SS • NYM
7 G, 8/30 (.267), .912 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 9 RBI, 2 BB, 4 K
Bichette clubbed two homers and drove in four runs in a 2-for-4 effort against the Nationals. Across seven games he hit three homers and plated nine runs while posting a .912 OPS. The shortstop’s power surge provided consistent run production despite a modest batting average.
MLB Rank: #172
Proj: 114.7 wRC+, 0.282/0.332/0.442, 18 HR, 8 SB, 72 Runs, 74 RBI
6
Junior Caminero
3B • TBR
6 G, 8/22 (.364), 1.209 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 0 SB, 5 R, 8 RBI, 5 BB, 4 K
Caminero delivered a 2-for-4, 4 RBI performance in the Rays’ 16-6 win over Baltimore. In six games he hit .364 with a 1.209 OPS, two homers and eight RBI while drawing five walks. The young third baseman’s blend of power and plate discipline highlighted an impressive week.
MLB Rank: #6
Proj: 154.5 wRC+, 0.302/0.363/0.562, 36 HR, 5 SB, 87 Runs, 99 RBI
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Joe Ryan
SP • MIN
2 G, 12.0 IP, 16 K, 2 ER, 8 H, 1 BB
Ryan tossed six innings of one-run ball against the Brewers in his best outing of the week. Across two starts he logged 12 innings with 16 strikeouts, allowing just two earned runs and one walk. The right-hander’s command and swing-and-miss stuff produced a sparkling 1.50 ERA for the period.
MLB Rank: #75
Proj: 3.59 ERA, 178 IP, 41 BB, 184 K, 9.3 K/9, 1.13 WHIP
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Michael Harris II
CF • ATL
7 G, 7/29 (.241), .922 OPS, 0 2B, 4 HR, 1 SB, 6 R, 6 RBI, 1 BB, 6 K
Harris launched two homers and drove in three runs during a 2-for-5 effort versus the Marlins. Over seven games he hit four home runs with a .922 OPS, scoring six runs while adding a stolen base. The center fielder’s power outburst offset a lower batting average and kept him productive at the top of the Braves order.
MLB Rank: #38
Proj: 127.2 wRC+, 0.288/0.332/0.492, 25 HR, 19 SB, 81 Runs, 85 RBI
1
James Wood
LF • WSN
7 G, 11/30 (.367), 1.008 OPS, 3 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 7 K
James Wood anchored his week with a standout 3-for-5, 1 HR, 4 RBI performance as the Nationals defeated the Mets 9-6. Across seven games he hit .367 with a 1.008 OPS, collecting three doubles and a home run while scoring seven runs. The young left fielder drew three walks against seven strikeouts, showing plate discipline alongside power. His consistent production helped keep Washington competitive in each contest. Wood’s blend of speed, power, and on-base skills continues to flash at the major-league level, making him one of the week’s top offensive contributors.
MLB Rank: #53
Proj: 141.1 wRC+, 0.265/0.366/0.500, 29 HR, 16 SB, 84 Runs, 88 RBI
2
Cristopher Sánchez
SP • PHI
1 G, 9.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER, 6 H, 0 BB
Cristopher Sánchez delivered a dominant nine-inning shutout, allowing just six hits and no walks while striking out 13 in a 6-0 Phillies victory over the Pirates. The left-hander’s command was impeccable, needing only 6 hits and zero free passes to complete the game. That lone start accounted for his entire week, but the quality was elite. Sánchez’s ability to miss bats and limit hard contact positions him as a high-upside starter with ace potential moving forward.
MLB Rank: #8
Proj: 2.96 ERA, 196 IP, 49 BB, 200 K, 9.2 K/9, 1.15 WHIP
3
Jarren Duran
LF • BOS
6 G, 7/22 (.318), 1.266 OPS, 3 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 3 R, 6 RBI, 5 BB, 8 K
Jarren Duran highlighted his week with a 2-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI effort in a 7-1 Red Sox win over the Royals. Over six games he posted a .318 average and 1.266 OPS, including three doubles and two home runs while stealing a base. Duran also drew five walks, helping him reach base at a strong clip. His combination of extra-base power and speed gives Boston a dynamic presence atop or in the middle of the lineup.
MLB Rank: #277
Proj: 103.7 wRC+, 0.246/0.314/0.423, 17 HR, 26 SB, 84 Runs, 69 RBI
4
Gavin Sheets
LF • SDP
6 G, 7/16 (.438), 1.671 OPS, 1 2B, 3 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 5 RBI, 7 BB, 5 K
Gavin Sheets exploded for a 3-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI game as the Padres beat the Mariners 8-3. In six contests he batted .438 with a 1.671 OPS, launching three home runs and adding a double while stealing a base. Sheets also drew seven walks, showcasing excellent plate discipline. His power surge and on-base ability made him one of the week’s most productive hitters.
MLB Rank: #1294
Proj: 101.4 wRC+, 0.247/0.314/0.412, 19 HR, 5 SB, 68 Runs, 72 RBI
5
Sal Stewart
1B • CIN
6 G, 9/21 (.429), 1.300 OPS, 1 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 4 RBI, 5 BB, 1 K
Sal Stewart turned in a 4-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI performance during the Reds’ 9-4 victory over the Phillies. Across six games he hit .429 with a 1.300 OPS, including two home runs and a double while stealing a base. Stewart struck out just once in 21 at-bats and drew five walks, displaying advanced plate skills. His hot week highlighted his potential as a middle-of-the-order contributor.
MLB Rank: #77
Proj: 124.1 wRC+, 0.268/0.347/0.465, 24 HR, 13 SB, 74 Runs, 82 RBI
6
CJ Abrams
SS • WSN
7 G, 9/28 (.321), .930 OPS, 3 2B, 1 HR, 0 SB, 7 R, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 6 K
CJ Abrams delivered a 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI showing in an 8-4 Nationals win over the Mets. In seven games he batted .321 with a .930 OPS, collecting three doubles and a home run while scoring seven runs and driving in six. Abrams added three walks and showed gap power throughout the week. His speed and extra-base production remain key parts of Washington’s offense.
MLB Rank: #153
Proj: 114.3 wRC+, 0.260/0.331/0.440, 20 HR, 29 SB, 79 Runs, 74 RBI
7
Brayan Rocchio
SS • CLE
7 G, 8/20 (.400), 1.288 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 2 SB, 7 R, 5 RBI, 5 BB, 4 K
Brayan Rocchio paced his week with a 2-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI outing in the Guardians’ 10-3 win over the Reds. Over seven games he hit .400 with a 1.288 OPS, adding two doubles, a homer, and two stolen bases while scoring seven runs. Rocchio drew five walks against only four strikeouts, demonstrating strong contact skills and speed.
MLB Rank: #338
Proj: 97.5 wRC+, 0.249/0.324/0.380, 12 HR, 18 SB, 70 Runs, 62 RBI
8
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
2B • NYY
7 G, 12/27 (.444), 1.146 OPS, 2 2B, 1 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 4 RBI, 4 BB, 10 K
Jazz Chisholm Jr. starred with a 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI performance in a 7-6 Yankees victory over the Blue Jays. In seven games he batted .444 with a 1.146 OPS, including two doubles and a home run while stealing a base. Chisholm scored five runs and added four walks despite 10 strikeouts, showing the dynamic impact he brings to New York’s lineup.
MLB Rank: #107
Proj: 110.6 wRC+, 0.250/0.322/0.437, 24 HR, 34 SB, 75 Runs, 74 RBI
9
Jake Burger
1B • TEX
6 G, 8/22 (.364), 1.189 OPS, 2 2B, 2 HR, 1 SB, 5 R, 6 RBI, 4 BB, 5 K
Jake Burger powered a 2-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI effort in the Rangers’ 8-0 shutout of the Astros. Across six games he hit .364 with a 1.189 OPS, belting two home runs and two doubles while stealing a base. Burger drove in six runs and scored five times, providing consistent middle-order production for Texas.
MLB Rank: #1009
Proj: 106.7 wRC+, 0.251/0.302/0.451, 27 HR, 2 SB, 71 Runs, 81 RBI
10
Trey Yesavage
SP • TOR
2 G, 12.0 IP, 14 K, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB
Trey Yesavage turned in a strong 6.0 IP, 0 ER outing as the Blue Jays edged the Yankees 2-1. Across two starts he logged 12 innings, allowing just six hits and three walks while striking out 14 and posting a 2.00 ERA. Yesavage’s ability to miss bats and keep runners off base highlighted his growing command and poise on the mound.
MLB Rank: #132
Proj: 3.47 ERA, 128 IP, 53 BB, 147 K, 10.3 K/9, 1.25 WHIP

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