Burleson targets Littell’s lefty-vs-righty splits, leveraging his 14 HRs against righties this season and Littell’s higher HR leakage to lefties. The +439 line provides strong upside on a hitter with favorable matchups and a strong power profile against the slate’s opposing pitching.

Burleson’s IL stint reduces infield depth, increasing opportunities for Donovan and Prieto to fill gaps as Pozo returns.

Burleson profiles as a high-contact bat with power and low strikeout rate. He’s nearing IL return and offers a solid AVG floor with power, making him a valuable add for late-season runs in mixed leagues, especially given Cardinals’ improving health around him.

Burleson’s wrist injury threatens to halt his 2025 breakout, with a potential 10-day IL looming. His 122-game season includes a .286/.337/.451 line, 16 HR, 60 RBI, making his absence a significant edge-case for the lineup and fantasy planners.

Burleson’s late heroics paint him as a clutch contributor for STL, with a rising fantasy profile in deeper leagues. His bat adds late-inning upside when the lineup tightens, particularly in games where the Cardinals rely on late-game power to swing outcomes.