J.T. Realmuto went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run on Thursday against the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Realmuto’s home run was just his fourth of the year, as his power numbers remain noticeably down from his prior seasons. He’s been a bit too passive at the plate, especially with pitches in the strike zone, as his Z-Swing% is just 67.8%, his lowest since 2018. Realmuto still provides plenty of value with his stolen base upside and there’s surely more power than he has shown thus far. Keep starting him, of course, and avoid the urge to sell low.