Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Cardinals' 4-2 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

This performance brings a slight uptick to his somewhat modest season stats, pushing his home run tally to five. Despite the loss, Arenado's ability to connect for power is a positive sign for fantasy managers, especially given his overall batting average of .252 and a wOBA of .297. His consistent playing time and power potential make him a viable option in most fantasy formats, though his limited contributions in categories like stolen bases and a relatively high strikeout rate could dampen his value slightly. Managers should continue to monitor his performance for signs of sustained power hitting or improvements in plate discipline.

Nolan Arenado is in the starting lineup for the Cardinals Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Arenado will return after getting Wednesday’s game off for a day of rest. He is hitting .257, with four home runs, and 25 RBI so far this season.

Nolan Arenado is out of the starting lineup for the Cardinals Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Arenado will get the day off for rest reasons. Brendan Donovan will move to third base and lead off against the Reds.

Nolan Arenado went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the Cardinals' 7-6 win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the team's success, Arenado's individual performance was modest, contributing just a single RBI through a lone hit. This season, Arenado has been hovering around a .268 batting average, which is decent but not spectacular. His power numbers are notably down with only three homers to his name, which might be concerning for fantasy managers expecting more slugging from the third baseman. His wOBA of .298 and BABIP of .301 suggest he's been somewhat unlucky, but not drastically so. Fantasy managers should keep expectations in check until he shows signs of a significant uptick in production.

Nolan Arenado went 3-for-5 with an RBI as the Cardinals topped the Red Sox 10-6.

Fantasy Impact

This performance, marked by singles and consistent contact, slightly boosts his season batting average and adds another RBI to his tally, bringing him to 22 for the year. While the lack of extra-base hits in this game doesn't scream power surge, Arenado's ability to put the ball in play and contribute to his team's scoring efforts should keep him relevant in most fantasy formats. His stable batting average and decent run production are pluses, but fantasy managers might be growing a bit impatient for more power numbers, which have been modest this season.