Lile has become the Nationals’ cleanup option with a 1.248 OPS in September, presenting a strong source of power and run-scoring potential over a seven-game week as Washington faces Braves and Mets pitching gaps.

Slotted into LF as part of lineup reshuffle; potential for gap power and on-base opportunities, contributing to run production from the lower-middle order.

<p>Daylen Lile has quietly become a late-season multi-category option. In 298 plate appearances he’s hitting .283/.331/.452 with speed and some pop, and his last 12 games show 8 extra-base hits, 2 homers, 12 runs and 8 RBI. His zone and contact rates sit in healthy ranges, and his raw sprint speed supports stolen-base upside in the final two weeks.</p><p>With 37% ownership, Lile is a top speculative add for outfield and utility spots in deeper leagues. If he maintains a top-eight Nationals lineup spot, his fantasy floor remains solid and his ceiling rises with continued playing time and opportunities for runs and steals.</p>

Daylen Lile is emerging in Washington with increased playing time, posting 11 runs since Sept 1, 2 HR, and 7 RBI. His September approach is improving, and his .315 mark since the All-Star break with six multi-hit Septembers hints at growing fantasy upside as roster depth grows scarce on the wire.

Lile rides a 10-game hit streak with eight multi-hit games and five triples in this stretch, while batting cleanup in several recent contests, signaling sneaky speed and run-scoring upside for fantasy managers.