George Springer Fantasy

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will start and hit leadoff Thursday against the Rangers. It has been a frustrating offensive season for the slugger but is getting hot at the right time. Over his last 63 at-bats, Springer is slashing .286/.348/.587 with one triple, two doubles, five home runs, eight runs batted in and 15 runs scored over a 16-game span. The 30-year-old is looking more like himself but will need to solve why he has struggled so much at Minute Maid Park this season. The Astros play at home on Thursday and Springer is slashing only .179/.321/.328 through 20 home games this season.

20 hours ago

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is hitting leadoff Thursday against the A's. It's an excellent time to give Springer the start in DFS, who is slashing .346/.393/.769 over his last 26 at-bats. The slugger will face expected A's starter Sean Manaea, a lefty who Springer has hit .355 against in 31 career at-bats. Add on the fact that Springer is posting a 1.001 OPS in 74 road at-bats this season and the decision to deploy the 30-year-old into lineups an easy call for Thursday.

7 days ago

Houston Astros centerfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the Astros win Thursday over the Rangers. Springer has really struggled to get going offensively this season, slashing only .222/.354/.389 over his last 54 at-bats. It is, however, a positive sign to see Springer fare better at Minute Maid Park, where he is posting a dismal .608 OPS this season. After a career season in 2019, the free-agent-to-be has disappointed to this point but can post top-notch fantasy production as well as any elite hitter in the game. Fantasy teams that have Springer rostered in their lineups need to cross their fingers that Thursday's performance is a sign of more prosperous games ahead.

14 days ago