The Fantasy Baseball Hitting Planner is your guide to setting your lineup for the upcoming scoring period. Every week, we'll give you the latest on injuries, lineup changes, streaks and matchups, highlighting the players at each position who might surprise or disappoint as a result. NOTE: The Planner will be updated with the latest information every Sunday prior to lineup deadlines.

Any players not listed here fall into the "status quo" category, meaning you should take your usual approach with them.

All statistics are updated through Saturday, July 2.

Catcher

The catcher position is about to regain one of its biggest power threats. Mike Napoli, who has been out since June 11 with a strained oblique, began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday and is expected to come off the DL on Monday. In other words, he'll be available for all of Fantasy Week 14 (July 4-10), and with the Rangers at home for seven games, where he has a .967 OPS, you can justify activating him right away. Of course, with only one left-handed pitcher on schedule, his exact playing time is up in the air. He's only assured starts against lefties, spelling Mitch Moreland at first base. Against righties, he splits time behind the plate with Yorvit Torrealba.

Must-Start Options: Brian McCann, Victor Martinez, Carlos Santana, Miguel Montero, Alex Avila

Heating up
Brian McCann: .400 (16 for 40), 5 HRs, 10 RBI, 1.264 OPS, 7 BBs, 4 Ks in 11 games
Jonathan Lucroy: .433 (13 for 30), 1 HR, 1.135 OPS in 10 games
Joe Mauer: .375 (9 for 24), 2 2Bs, .881 OPS during seven-game hit streak
Jorge Posada: .400 (8 for 20), 2 HRs, 1.179 OPS in seven games

Cooling off
Kurt Suzuki: .109 (6 for 55), 2 HRs, .403 OPS in 15 games
Miguel Olivo: .143 (7 for 49), 2 HRs, .446 OPS, 1 BB, 15 Ks in 13 games
John Buck: .132 (5 for 38), two extra-base hits, .417 OPS in 12 games

Worth a second look
Jonathan Lucroy (52 percent started): Lucroy has streaked back and forth all season long and is clearly on the upswing now, making him once again an advisable option in mixed leagues. He should continue to tear it up this week with the Brewers at home, where he's hitting .361 with a 1.006 OPS compared to .226 and .568 on the road.
Jorge Posada (42 percent): Posada has been hitting so well recently that manager Joe Girardi actually gave him a start against a left-handed pitcher on Thursday. Whether or not it continues is a moot point this week. The Yankees face six right-handers in their seven games, so you and Posada should both benefit. Not only does the 39-year-old figure to remain in the lineup regularly enough to make a viable Fantasy contribution at a weak position, but he has an .840 OPS against righties compared to .391 against lefties.

Approach with caution
Russell Martin (67 percent started): As Jorge Posada trends one way, Martin trends the other, batting just .135 (10 for 74) over his last 21 games. And while the righty-heavy schedule may be a golden opportunity for Posada, it's nothing more than a bunch of tough matchups for Martin. Together, Carlos Carrasco, Justin Masterson, Jeremy Hellickson, David Price and James Shields should do a pretty good job of keeping his bat quiet.
Chris Iannetta (53 percent): Not only is Iannetta struggling, batting .186 (8 for 43) over his last 14 games, but he's also leaving the hitter's haven of Coors Field for a four-game series against the Braves and near aces Tommy Hanson, Jair Jurrjens and Tim Hudson. Way to kick a man while he's down. And with six right-handers on the schedule, he won't get to make use of his 1.133 OPS against lefties. Clearly, this is a good week to avoid him.

Injury concerns
Miguel Olivo left Tuesday's game with what was initially called a hamstring cramp,but considering he hasn't played since then, you have to think the injury is a little more serious than that. He was able to catch a bullpen session Saturday, so his return might not be that far away. Still, considering his recent slump, you don't have much incentive to start him in mixed leagues. Josh Bard has been getting regular playing time in Olivo's absence.

First base

Chris Davis might be back in the major leagues soon, but probably not as a first baseman. The former top prospect is batting .367 with a ridiculous 19 homers in 139 at-bats at Triple-A Round Rock and has impressed the Rangers so much that they're considering moving Josh Hamilton back to center field to clear a spot for Davis in left. Davis has had his share of disappointments in the majors already, which might cause some Fantasy owners to ho-hum this report, but if the Rangers are of the belief that this stint in the majors will go differently, you should at least take a flier on Davis in AL-only leagues. A Carlos Pena-like performance in the second half wouldn't at all be surprising for him if the Rangers decide to go this route.

Must-Start Options: Miguel Cabrera, Joey Votto, Adrian Gonzalez, Prince Fielder, Mark Teixeira, Kevin Youkilis, Ryan Howard, Lance Berkman, Paul Konerko, Adam Lind, Gaby Sanchez

Heating up
Carlos Pena: .230 (14 for 61), 8 HRs, 14 RBI, .981 OPS, 18 Ks in 17 games
Miguel Cabrera: .412 (21 for 51), 4 HRs, 1.194 OPS, 10 BBs, 5 Ks in 16 games
Todd Helton: .556 (10 for 18), 2 2Bs, 1.238 OPS in four games

Cooling off
Adam Dunn: .061 (2 for 33), 3 BBs, 19 Ks in 10 games
Paul Konerko: .194 (6 for 31), no extra-base hits, .471 OPS, 4 BBs, 2 Ks in nine games
Justin Smoak: .037 (1 for 27), 2 BBs, 9 Ks in eight games
Mitch Moreland: .125 (3 for 24), 1 HR, .500 OPS in seven games

Worth a second look
Carlos Pena (73 percent started): Pena is having another one of his patented hot streaks, just like he did in early May, which means the time to start him in Fantasy is now or never. Of course, as many homers as he's hit already, he might be closer to the end of the streak than the beginning, but with good matchups on tap against the Nationals and Pirates pitching staffs, you should trust him to keep it going one more week.
Freddie Freeman (41 percent): Freeman's performance over the last week or so might not seem like anything special, but since May 19 -- a span of 37 games -- he's batting .306 with an .848 OPS, looking nothing like the overmatched rookie we saw over the first six weeks of the season. He still doesn't have as much power as the average first baseman, making him more of a deeper sleeper in Fantasy, but you have to like the fact the left-handed hitter faces six right-handed pitchers this week.

Approach with caution
Todd Helton (66 percent started): The availability of the DH spot during interleague play opened the Rockies' eyes to all Jason Giambi can do for them, which means the 37-year-old Helton, while still clearly the starter, figures to sit even more than usual right now. Considering the Rockies are leaving Coors Field this week to face pitchers like Tommy Hanson, Jair Jurrjens, Tim Hudson and Jordan Zimmermann, now would be a bad time to use Helton in mixed leagues anyway.
Justin Smoak (51 percent): Smoak's recent cold stretch is probably reason enough to sit a fringe starter like him in mixed leagues, but the Mariners' tough matchups this week against pitchers like Trevor Cahill, Jered Weaver and Dan Haren and four other right-handers make it pretty much a no-brainer. Smoak, a switch hitter, has looked more comfortable from the right side of the plate so far, batting only .227 with a .773 OPS against righties.

Injury concerns
Michael Morse took a pitch off the left forearm Saturday and was out of the lineup Sunday. Morse said he was feeling good, though, so his absence Sunday was probably just a precaution. He has cooled off some since his month-long hot streak that began in late May, but he's still productive enough to start in just about every Fantasy league ... Brandon Belt, who has been out since May 31 with a fractured wrist, has begun a rehab assignment at Class A San Jose. Still, no one can say for sure if he'll be promoted to the big leagues, much less get regular playing time, when healthy, so mixed-league owners shouldn't feel obligated to rush out and claim him.

Second base

The Athletics traded longtime second baseman Mark Ellis, a holdover from their Moneyball years, to the Rockies on Thursday, which sends a pretty clear message about their feelings on Jemile Weeks. If you didn't know it already, folks, he's here to stay. Ellis, who recently returned from a hamstring injury, has gotten off to a great start with the Rockies after batting only .217 with the A's and seemingly having nothing left to offer at age 34. If nothing else, he's worth adding in NL-only leagues. The Rockies assured him he'll be the everyday second baseman, ending the timeshare between Chris Nelson and Jonathan Herrera. Nelson was optioned back to the minors, in fact.

Must-Start Options: Robinson Cano, Rickie Weeks, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler, Chase Utley, Ben Zobrist, Brandon Phillips, Michael Young

Most Added Hitters
* as of July 1
Player % increase
1. Ty Wigginton, 1B, Rockies 25
2. Jemile Weeks, 2B, Athletics 17
3. Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B, Indians 17
4. Seth Smith, OF, Rockies 12
5. Carlos Pena, 1B, Cubs 11
6. Daniel Murphy, 1B, Mets 11
7. David Freese, 3B, Cardinals 10
8. Roger Bernadina, OF, Nationals 10
9. Chris Davis, 1B, Rangers 10
10. Alex Presley, OF, Pirates 10

Heating up
Ian Kinsler: .282 (24 for 85), 5 HRs, 18 runs scored, 5 SBs, .931 OPS, 15 BBs, 10 Ks in 21 games
Brandon Phillips: .408 (20 for 49), 3 HRs, 1.125 OPS in 11 games
Daniel Murphy: .400 (16 for 40), 1 HR, 11 RBI, .980 OPS in 10 games
Kelly Johnson: .353 (6 for 17), 2 HRs, 1.332 OPS, 6 Ks in five games

Cooling off
Neil Walker: .156 (7 for 45), one extra-base hit, 1 SB, .409 OPS in 13 games
Alexi Casilla: .111 (3 for 27), 1 SB, .435 OPS in eight games
Rickie Weeks: .042 (1 for 24), 7 Ks in six games

Worth a second look
Dustin Ackley (41 percent started): It's all coming together quickly for Ackley, who seems to be as good as advertised only two weeks into his big-league career. He's batting .368 (7 for 19) with a homer, a triple, a double and a stolen base over his last four games and already has a mastery of the strike zone. Until he gives you a reason to take him out of your lineup, you should find a way to get him in it. The Mariners' righty-heavy schedule only works to his advantage this week.
Scott Sizemore (4 percent): Sizemore had a brief hot stretch when he first took over as the A's starting third baseman but has since faded back into anonymity. The splits might explain his up-and-down performance. He has been a completely different player against left-handers this season, putting up a .436 batting average and .998 OPS compared to .200 and .547 against righties. His upside is too limited for standard leagues, but with four lefties on the schedule this week, he has some low-end sleeper appeal.

Approach with caution
Neil Walker (72 percent started): Based on his numbers to date, Walker will still end up starting in most Fantasy leagues this week, and perhaps he should. But he has enough factors working against him that you should at least weigh your alternatives. It's not so much the cold streak or the Pirates' six-game week that you scare you away. It's more the back issue that kept Walker out of the lineup Thursday as a "precaution." As we've seen from Adam Lind and Clay Buchholz already this year, those precautions often turn into more when it comes to back soreness. Just because he's back in the lineup doesn't necessarily mean he's back in the clear.
Daniel Murphy (42 percent): Murphy is swinging a pretty hot bat right now, which might convince you to give him a look off the waiver wire if you need help at second or third base this week. But before you go head over heels for him, remind yourself he's a non-power hitter facing pitchers like Clayton Kershaw, Ryan Vogelsong, Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain this week. If he doesn't hit well over .300, he's unlikely to do much for your Fantasy team, and what are the chances of him reaching that number against those hurlers?

Injury concerns
Orlando Hudson, who can't seem to stay in the lineup for more than two weeks at a time this year, suffered a bruised knee Friday and hasn't played since. He supposedly won't have to go on the DL, but considering he was carried off the field Friday, his return might not necessarily be right around the corner either. He has provided little offensively this season, so unless you're desperate for steals in a deeper Rotisserie league, you should probably avoid him. ... Jeff Keppinger came down with an illness Thursday and remained out of the starting lineup through the weekend. He was able to pinch hit Saturday, though, so his return likely isn't far off. He's a good contact hitter, but since he doesn't contribute much else, he's better left for NL-only leagues.

Third base

After days of speculation leading up to the move, Jose Bautista finally made his first start at third base Tuesday. The Blue Jays say they don't like the idea of shuffling their star player between the infield and outfield constantly, so even though the move isn't considered permanent, they might just keep Bautista at third base long enough for him to retain eligibility there next season. The Indians promoted top prospect Lonnie Chisenhall on Monday and plan to play him more or less every day. He's one of those prospects whose minor-league numbers never quite lived up to the hype, which is reason enough to avoid him in mixed leagues for now, but his ceiling is high enough that you'll want to keep an eye on him. The Brewers called up a high-profile farmhand of their own in Mat Gamel, an ex-prospect who continues to put up big numbers in the minors. Because he's primarily a first baseman now, you can't expect him to contribute except as a DH during interleague play.

Must-Start Options: Jose Bautista, Evan Longoria, Ryan Zimmerman, Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Youkilis, Adrian Beltre, Michael Young

Heating up
Ty Wigginton: .299 (20 for 67), 7 HRs, 16 RBI, 1.010 OPS in 17 games
Chase Headley: .467 (28 for 60), 5 2Bs, 1 SB, 1.072 OPS in 15 games
Aramis Ramirez: .405 (15 for 37), 6 HRs, 1.371 OPS in 10 games
David Freese: .471 (8 for 17), 1 2B, 1.056 OPS in five games

Cooling off
Chipper Jones: .213 (10 for 47), 1 HR, .559 OPS, 2 BBs, 9 Ks in 12 games
Ryan Zimmerman: .111 (5 for 45), 1 HR, .422 OPS, 5 BBs, 10 Ks in 11 games
Casey McGehee: .143 (5 for 35), no extra-base hits, .282 OPS, 0 BBs, 8 Ks in nine games

Worth a second look
Pablo Sandoval (79 percent started): Sandoval got off to a slow start after returning from a broken wrist, which has some Fantasy owners hesitant to activate him. But he has hit safely in 13 straight games with six doubles and two homers over his last seven -- his first extra-base hits since returning. Slowly but surely, his power stroke has come around, and you want him active now that it's back. Plus, you have to like him playing all seven games at home this week, where he's a career .339 hitter compared to .271 on the road.
Edwin Encarnacion (8 percent): Encarnacion hit 21 homers in 332 at-bats last year, so you know he has power. The problem is 10 of those homers came in two short bursts that covered a total of seven games, so he's a whole new definition of streaky. He's useless most of the time, but with three homers and five extra-base hits over his last seven games, he could be very, very useful this upcoming week. If you're the gambling type, he's a good roll of the dice at a weak position.

Approach with caution
Placido Polanco (65 percent started): Polanco's free fall -- or regression to the mean, as some might say -- continues with a .165 (13 for 79) batting average over his last 22 games. And with pitchers like Ricky Nolasco, Anibal Sanchez, Brandon Beachy, Tommy Hanson and Derek Lowe on the schedule during a six-game week, he's unlikely to make a quick turnaround. Notice how all of those pitchers are right-handed? The truth is Polanco hasn't hit righties well all season, batting .262 against them compared to .333 against lefties. If you have alternatives at third base, now is a good time to use them.
Chipper Jones (43 percent): Jones continues to play through a torn meniscus in his right knee, but with the pain growing more and more intense, it's pretty much a foregone conclusion that he'll have to surrender to surgery before season's end. He sat out Wednesday's game and is batting .182 (6 for 33) over his last eight. He was awarded a spot on the All-Star team, so he might decide to hold off on the procedure through the break. Then again, the break would also be an ideal time for him to get the procedure out of the way and not have to worry about it during the playoff push. That's entirely speculation, but it's a likely enough scenario that you'd be taking a risk by starting him.

Injury concerns
None.

Shortstop

On the same weekend CBSSports.com named him batter of the month for June, Jose Reyes felt some tightness in his hamstring and had to come out of Saturday's game against the Yankees. He remained out of the lineup Sunday and has already been ruled out for Monday's contest with the Mets making the long flight to Los Angeles the night before. In other words, arguably the most valuable player in Fantasy is anything but a certain start this week. By all indications, the injury isn't serious, but with Reyes' trade value at its highest point right now, the last thing the Mets would want is for him to injure himself further. The All-Star break provides them with a golden opportunity to take an ultra-cautious approach here, so if you have a valuable backup who you've been dying to get in your lineup, now is one of the few times you might actually consider making a switch. Chances are, though, Reyes will play more games than not this week, so the vast majority of his Fantasy owners should keep him active. Rookie Brandon Crawford, who the Giants declared their starting shortstop about the time Pablo Sandoval returned from the DL in mid-June, has recently begun splitting starts with Miguel Tejada. That's one way to ensure both remain strictly NL-only options.

Must-Start Options: Troy Tulowitzki, Asdrubal Cabrera, Jimmy Rollins, Hanley Ramirez, Alexei Ramirez, Starlin Castro, Elvis Andrus

Heating up
Jhonny Peralta: .373 (22 for 59), 5 HRs, 14 RBI, 1.095 OPS in 15 games
Jose Reyes: .488 (21 for 43), 3 3Bs, 4 SBs, 1.206 OPS in 10 games
Hanley Ramirez: .385 (15 for 39), 3 HRs, 12 RBI, 2 SBs, 1.095 OPS in 10 games
Orlando Cabrera: .522 (12 for 23), 1 HR, 3 2Bs, 1 SB, 1.324 OPS in six games

Cooling off
Stephen Drew: .172 (10 for 58), 1 HR, .503 OPS in 15 games
Alex Gonzalez: .118 (6 for 51), .343 OPS, 13 Ks in 14 games
Ian Desmond: .098 (4 for 41), no extra-base hits, .257 OPS in 13 games
Starlin Castro: .115 (3 for 26), one extra-base hit, .340 OPS in six games

Worth a second look
Darwin Barney (25 percent started): Barney, who was out with a sprained knee, just returned from the disabled list Wednesday. So far, he has delivered at least one hit in each of his four games back, which should help pursuade the certain percentage of Fantasy owners who want to see some productivity out of him before activating him. He isn't a high-end performer, but with favorable matchups against the Nationals and Pirates pitching staffs, he's more likely to have a good week than not. He's still better than most of what you'll find on the waiver wire.
Marco Scutaro (19 percent): Scutaro hasn't hit particularly well lately, but playing in a loaded Red Sox lineup, he's still an under-the-radar source of Fantasy production as long as he's playing every day. He stands a better chance of making a worthwhile contribution this week with three games against left-handers and four against the Orioles makeshift pitching staff.

Approach with caution
Maicer Izturis (51 percent started): Izturis has missed some time recently with a sore left foot, an injury that also bothered him in the middle of June. It might not be such a big deal for an everyday player, but for one who has to scavenge for playing time all over a now-healthy Angels infield, it could be all the excuse the Angels need to stick with their usual starters. And with Justin Verlander, Michael Pineda and Felix Hernandez on the schedule, Izturis can't afford to sit any more than usual.
Alcides Escobar (36 percent): Escobar's hot stretch in the middle of June caused his starting percentage to leap from 8 percent to 44 percent in the span of two weeks. But it's over now. He's batting .222 (8 for 36) over his last 11 games and once again isn't providing enough speed or pop to make up for his inconsistencies. He still has upside, but he's more of a last resort than an advisable starter in Fantasy.

Injury concerns
Derek Jeter, who has been on the DL since straining his right calf on June 13, began a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday and should return to the Yankees lineup Monday. He'll be making a pretty quick return from an injury known for its tendency to linger, so you shouldn't necessarily expect him to be 100 percent back to normal. Still, since he'll be in line to play a full seven games, he'll be worth starting in most leagues at the weak shortstop position. Eduardo Nunez, who is dealing with a hamstring injury of his own, will go back to the bench with Jeter's return, so you'll want to remove him from AL-only lineups ... Rafael Furcal (oblique) returned from the disabled list and started at shortstop on Sunday, which means prospect Dee Gordon's time as an everyday major-leaguer is over for now. He's still with the big club with Casey Blake going on the DL with a sore neck, but unless the Dodgers toy again with the idea of moving Furcal to shortstop, Gordon won't have a chance to contribute in Fantasy. Furcal has mixed-league potential but has hardly gotten to play this year, so you'll probably want to see him play a little before getting him active ... Yunel Escobar got hit by a pitch on the left hand Saturday and has a bruise that affects his grip on the bat. He doesn't expect to miss much type, but obviously his ability to hold on to the bat is a hurdle he'll have to clear before returning. Because he's swinging a hot bat at one of the weakest positions in Fantasy, you should give him the benefit of the doubt and keep him active.

Outfield

After spending about two months at Triple-A Las Vegas, Travis Snider is on his way back to the majors. He was hitting .333 in the minors, but with only two homers in 201 at-bats, he still doesn't seem on the verge of meeting his lofty potential at age 23. Given his upside, you wouldn't be wrong to take a flier on him in any format, but chances are the continual disappointment will go unowned in plenty of mixed leagues. To make room for Snider, the Blue Jays designated Juan Rivera for assignment. Rivera had been productive enough for AL-only use, but not much else. Seth Smith has spent much of the last two seasons platooning with Ryan Spilborghs in right field for the Rockies, but manager Jim Tracy started him in two games against left-handed pitchers this weekend, suggesting he's now more or less an everyday player. Recently, rookie Charlie Blackmon has been the one losing at-bats against lefties, which isn't a big loss for Fantasy owners. Smith is the more productive of the two, and now that he figures to play more regularly, he's an attractive mixed-league option. Pat Burrell has gone back to getting occasional starts in left field for the Giants, rendering Cody Ross a part-time player. Talk about a frustrating arrangement for Fantasy owners. Either would have value in a full-time role, but neither will have a chance to contribute outside of NL-only leagues in a split role. With Burrell dealing with a foot injury over the weekend, Ross might get the majority of the starts this week, but that in and of itself isn't enough incentive to use him in Fantasy.

Must-Start Options: Jose Bautista, Matt Kemp, Matt Holliday, Josh Hamilton, Curtis Granderson, Jacoby Ellsbury, Lance Berkman, Andrew McCutchen, Justin Upton, Shane Victorino, Jay Bruce, Carlos Quentin, Chris Young, Andre Ethier, Nelson Cruz, Michael Bourn

Heating up
Brennan Boesch: .400 (44 for 110), 7 HRs, 1.127 OPS in 28 games
Ryan Braun: .366 (30 for 82), 3 HRs, 19 RBI, 5 SBs, .991 OPS during 22-game hit streak
Nick Markakis: .409 (38 for 93), 3 HRs, 2 SBs, 1.003 OPS in 20 games
Nick Swisher: .345 (20 for 58), 5 HRs, 17 RBI, 1.143 OPS, 13 BBs, 14 Ks in 17 games
Alex Gordon: .417 (20 for 48), 3 HRs, 1.220 OPS, 6 BBs, 5 Ks in 13 games
Michael Bourn: .404 (19 for 47), 6 SBs, 1.014 OPS during 11-game hit streak
Vernon Wells: .303 (10 for 33), 4 HRs, 1.000 OPS, 0 BBs, 8 Ks in eight games
Carlos Gonzalez: .458 (11 for 24), 2 HRs, 2 3Bs, 2 SBs, 1.411 OPS in six games
Johnny Damon: .423 (11 for 26), 1 HR, 1.000 OPS in six games

Cooling off
Rajai Davis: .092 (7 for 76), 0 SBs, 1 BB, 22 Ks in 26 games
Andres Torres: .121 (7 for 58), 1 HR, 1 SB, .478 OPS, 12 BBs, 12 Ks in 21 games
Jay Bruce: .164 (12 for 73), 1 HR, 2 SBs, .498 OPS, 6 BBs, 25 Ks in 20 games
Michael Brantley: .181 (13 for 72), 1 HR, 1 SB, .536 OPS, 5 BBs, 14 Ks in 18 games
Jacoby Ellsbury: .217 (13 for 60), 2 HRs, 1 SB, .638 OPS in 15 games
Jayson Werth: .154 (8 for 52), 3 2Bs, 1 SB, .478 OPS, 20 Ks in 14 games
Brett Gardner: .111 (4 for 36), one extra-base hit, 6 SBs, .358 OPS in 11 games
Roger Bernadina: .080 (1 for 25), 1 HR, .433 OPS in seven games
Alex Rios: .136 (3 for 22), no extra-base hits, 1 SB, .310 OPS in six games

Worth a second look
Colby Rasmus (82 percent started): Just when the Fantasy-playing world caught on to Rasmus' cold streak and decided he wasn't worth the trouble anymore, he picked it up again with four homers in his last eight games. He showed in April just how productive he can be when hot, even looking like a must-start option three weeks into the season, so if you've held on to him all this time, you'll want to take advantage of him now.
Logan Morrison (61 percent): Marlins manager Jack McKeon sat Morrison for back-to-back games last weekend, hoping the struggling sophomore would "see how easy this game is." Yup, pretty easy. In five games since returning to the lineup, Morrison is batting .316 (6 for 19) with two homers, looking like the same OPS machine who became a fixture in Fantasy lineups back in April. As a patient hitter with emerging power, Morrison's upside is high enough that you'll want to get him active with this resurgence.
Jason Bay (46 percent): After a season and a half marred by inconsistent play and a serious concussion, Bay might finally be coming around, batting .333 (20 for 60) with two homers over his last 15 games. The Mets have fairly tough matchups this week, which might be reason enough for you to hold out for more from him, but he showed a tendency to run hot and cold even during his best years. He could be a sneaky play this week.
Ben Revere (10 percent): Revere continues to do his best Denard Span impression with the Twins' regular center fielder sidelined by a concussion, batting .323 (10 for 31) with four stolen bases over his last eight games. Now that he's a little more consistent with the bat, his stolen bases should become more frequent. With all the injuries to the Twins starting lineup this season, Revere figures to stick around for a while, so now might be the time to buy into him in Rotisserie leagues.
Eric Thames (7 percent): Deep sleeper here, but one worth noting considering the approach the Blue Jays have taken with him. They moved franchise player Jose Bautista from right field to third base in part because they wanted Thames' bat in the lineup. Since then, they've started him against both lefties and righties and batted him second, directly in front of Bautista. Clearly, they think he has the potential to be an impact player, and though his pedigree might suggest otherwise, his numbers so far, in both the majors and minors, don't. With seven games this week and only one against a lefty, he's worth a gamble at least in AL-only leagues.

Approach with caution
Adam Jones (89 percent started): You might think Jones is a no-brainer, slam-dunk start given his recent numbers -- he's batting .293 (17 for 58) with four homers over his last 14 games -- but the matchups and splits both work against him this week. He'll be facing the best the Rangers and Red Sox have to offer, which includes three left-handed pitchers. He's batting .242 against lefties compared to .307 against righties and has had that same reverse split throughout his career. He's also playing seven games on the road, where his OPS is 221 points lower than at home. If you have a deep bench, you might want to explore your options a little more.
Corey Hart (76 percent): With a .174 (8 for 46) batting average over his last 15 games, Hart seems to be in the middle of a cold spell, and he'll have trouble snapping it with six right-handers on the schedule during a seven-game week. His OPS is about 375points higher against lefties than righties, and he has hit 50 percent of his homers against them in about 20 percent of the at-bats. That's not necessarily reason to sit him in all formats, but it's reason to stay away if you already have him benched.
Brett Gardner (67 percent): The Yankees face six right-handed pitchers this week, which is usually justification to start Gardner. But when four of those right-handers are Carlos Carrasco, Justin Masterson, Jeremy Hellickson and James Shields, it's anything but automatic. Gardner's recent cold streak pretty much seals the deal, at least in standard mixed leagues.
Vernon Wells (59 percent): Wells seems to be climbing out of his early-season hole in recent days, but with three aces on schedule in Justin Verlander, Michael Pineda and Felix Hernandez, he could quickly fall back in it. In a righty-heavy week with all seven games at home, now probably isn't the time to trust him in standard Fantasy leagues. His season batting average is still around .200 in both of those situations.
Michael Brantley (53 percent): Brantley's poor hitting over the last few weeks pretty much speaks for itself. As a non-power hitter, he has to get on base regularly to make a Fantasy impact. He's due to reverse the trend soon, but it likely won't happen this week with three left-handers on the schedule. Brantley is batting only .238 against lefties this season.

Injury concerns
Carlos Gonzalez had a nasty collision with the outfield fence Sunday, but the damage was only a bruised wrist, making him day to day. He could potentially miss two or three games to open the week, but as hot as he's been lately, you'll probably want to give the stud outfielder the benefit of the doubt ... Alex Gordon was hit on the kneecap by a pitch Sunday and left the game in obvious pain. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, but the Royals probably won't get him back in the lineup until he's able to run normally. He's less than a must-start option when 100 percent healthy, so despite his recent hot streak, you might want to sit him in standard mixed leagues if you have attractive alternatives ... Ryan Braun, who is dealing with a strained left calf, was out of the lineup Sunday and talked like he might miss a few more days. Calf injuries are notoriously slow to heal -- Derek Jeter went on the DL with a similar injury just a couple weeks ago -- so as much as you might hate the idea of sitting a player as valuable as Braun, he's clearly a risky start this week ... Jayson Werth got hit by a pitch on the hand Sunday. He has also been dealing with hip soreness recently. The severity of the hand injury isn't yet known, but if you have any doubts about his availability leading up to the lineup deadline, you should probably sit him. He hasn't had much to offer Fantasy owners lately ... Torii Hunter got hit by a pitch on the left hand Friday and sat out both Saturday and Sunday. The Angels have in no way hinted he'll have to go on the DL, so you can expect him to return sooner than later. Still, given his mediocre numbers this year, you shouldn't be particularly excited about the prospect of starting him for less than a full week ... Carl Crawford, who was set to return Sunday from a strained hamstring, wasn't able to run at more than 50 percent Tuesday, prompting manager Terry Francona to suggest the initial timetable was unrealistic. At this rate, the Red Sox might just decide to rest Crawford through the break, so keep him reserved. ... Marlon Byrd, who suffered multiple facial fractures when he was hit by a pitch on May 21, returned to the lineup Saturday. Considering he's just a marginal mixed-league option when healthy, offering little in the way of power or speed, you'll want to let him prove himself before activating him. Reed Johnson and Tony Campana figure to lose playing time with his return ... Josh Willingham decided he was in too much pain to return from the DL when eligible Sunday, though he's still hoping to return before the All-Star break. He has been dealing with a strained Achilles' for several weeks now, so another setback wouldn't be a surprise. You should avoid him even in AL-only leagues right now ... Jason Kubel, who has been out since June 2 with a sprained foot, began a rehab assignment Tuesday but suffered a setback and likely won't return until after the All-Star break. He's still worth stashing in deeper leagues.

Best 5 Hitting Schedules for Week 14
Team 7/4 7/5 7/6 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10
Astros @PIT @PIT @PIT @FLA @FLA @FLA @FLA
vs. Maholm vs. Karstens vs. Morton vs. Hand vs. Vazquez vs. Nolasco vs. Volstad
Nothing but table scraps here. Nolasco the only above-average pitcher, and even he's prone to blowouts.
Tigers @LAA @LAA @LAA @KC @KC @KC @KC
vs. Pineiro vs. Haren vs. Chatwood vs. Duffy vs. Davies vs. Hochevar vs. Francis
Four games against the Royals rotation is always a good thing. So is missing out on Jered Weaver.
White Sox KC KC KC MIN MIN MIN MIn
vs. Francis vs. Paulino vs. Chen vs. Pavano vs. Blackburn vs. Duensing vs. Baker
There's the rest of Royals staff. Aside from Baker, every pitcher here falls in the "hittable" category.
Cubs @WAS @WAS @WAS @WAS @PIT @PIT @PIT
vs. Zimmermann vs. Detwiler vs. Gorzelanny vs. Hernandez vs. McDonald vs. Correia vs. Maholm
Correia, Maholm haven't been bad, but as second- and third-best pitchers on tap, it's an easy week.
Giants SD SD SD SD NYM NYM NYM
vs. Richard vs. Stauffer vs. Moseley vs. Luebke vs. Dickey vs. Capuano vs. Pelfrey
Stauffer and Dickey the only pitchers here showing any real consistency, and neither is exactly an ace.
Worst 5 Hitting Schedules for Week 14
Team 7/4 7/5 7/6 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10
Phillies @FLA @FLA @FLA -- ATL ATL ATL
vs. Nolasco vs. Volstad vs. Sanchez -- vs. Beachy vs. Hanson vs. Lowe
One of two teams playing six games this week. Sanchez, Beachy, Hanson could dominate three of them.
Reds @STL @STL @STL @MIL @MIL @MIL @MIL
vs. Carpenter vs. Garcia vs. Westbrook vs. Narveson vs. Greinke vs. Marcum vs. Wolf
Couldn't ask for better top four than Greinke, Marcum, Garcia, Carpenter. Bottom three at least competent.
Yankees @CLE @CLE @CLE TB TB TB TB
vs. Tomlin vs. Carrasco vs. Masterson vs. Niemann vs. Hellickson vs. Price vs. Shields
If Niemann gets going, Rays series will be a backbreaker, and it's not like the Indians staff is so bad.
Orioles @TEX @TEX @TEX @BOS @BOS @BOS @BOS
vs. Lewis vs. Harrison vs. Ogando vs. Miller vs. Beckett vs. Lackey vs. Lester
Three games in Texas and instability of Lackey save O's somewhat, but still a bunch of high-end pitchers.
Rockies @ATL @ATL @ATL @ATL @WAS @WAs @WAS
vs. Hanson vs. Lowe vs. Jurrjens vs. Hudson vs. Lannan vs. Marquis vs. Zimmermann
Four games against Braves staff bad for any lineup. Seven games on road makes it even worse for Rockies.

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