Which Cubs hitters should fantasy managers target in the upcoming Toronto series given Matt Shaw’s two-run homer and Nico Hoerner’s multi-hit night?
Matt Shaw’s power profile positions him as a weekly HR/ROS sleeper when he’s in favorable matchups, especially versus right-handed pitching in Toronto. Hoerner’s contact-first approach suggests a solid batting average floor with opportunistic runs scored and some RBI without sacrificing average. Seiya Suzuki rounds out the trio as a table-setter and on-base threat, making him a steady sources of runs and stolen-base sneaks in favorable sequences. Target Shaw for daily power spikes, Hoerner for batting-average-and-runs in the short term, and Suzuki for multi-category help when the Jays’ staff leans right.
Consider stacking Cubs with Amaya back behind the plate; if he’s activated during the series, his plate discipline and contact could help the middle-infield and catcher spots, especially in DFS builds that favor risk-adjusted upside. Jameson Taillon and Javier Assad’s activation adds pitching depth, potentially creating favorable pitching-friendly games that amplify these hitters’ upside in road series contexts.