Whenever a player we’d rostered exclusively for their base-stealing ability delivers an unexpected home run, it’s like finding a stray onion ring in your fries. A delightful treat, even if it’s not what we’d originally ordered.Colorado prospect Cole Carrigg is now six games into his major-league career and has given us two crispy, flavorful onion rings but zero fries — and, hey, nobody is complaining. We can feel confident the fries are on their way eventually, because Carrigg swiped 30 bags at Triple A prior to his call up. He’s a lock to steal bases. Power contributions seemed less certain, but he’s taken advantage of favorable hitting environments (Coors Field, then Sacramento), producing an OPS of .891 over his first 26 MLB plate appearances. He hasn’t yet appeared overmatched.
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— MLB (@MLB) June 13, 2026Carrigg, age 24, is a switch-hitter who was slashing .338/.414/.529 at Albuquerque and scoring nearly a run per game. His bat speed has been exceptional (75.1 mph), and he clearly has difference-making fantasy potential in at least one category. He’s hit well enough to this point to earn a near-everyday role in Colorado even when the team’s usual outfield options return from the IL. If you have a fantasy roster with speed needs, there’s a good chance Carrigg is the best answer on the wire.Elvis Alvarado might be a thingIt may feel as if the Athletics have been trolling the fantasy community this season, because … well, because that is definitely what they’ve been doing. Nine different pitchers have earned saves for the team, seven of whom have saved more than one game. We probably shouldn’t get too excited about any member of the Athletics’ bullpen.
