Swings & Takes: Stott and Hicks pull forward

This week we are taking a trip into the NL East (albeit packing for two very different climates), as we examine two interesting hitters from the Phillies and Marlins so far this season. Both of these guys are left-handed hitters who excel at making contact but lack big thump, and we are looking at how they have adjusted and changed their profiles so far in 2026. Stats as of the start of play May 27, 2026.

A-Okay Power for Stott

Bryson Stott (2B, PHI) has been a stable fantasy player over the course of his career, hitting low double-digit home runs each year, stealing around 30 bases most years, and hitting for a moderate BA. 2026 has looked a bit different, with a career-high mark so far in PX (97) and xPX (96), both around 20 points...

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