👉 TAP TO SAVE 50% WITH CODE SUMMER
X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password

Taylor Ward a Buy-Low Candidate Due to Second-Half Breakout Potential

Share:
Link copied to clipboard!
See RotoBaller at the top of Google

Jul 9, 2026, 11:49 AM ET

Across 422 plate appearances in 2026, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward is hitting .254/.382/.353 with five home runs, 24 RBI, 55 runs scored, and three stolen bases. It's been a strange season from a power perspective so far for Ward, who posted a 13.7% barrel rate and slugged 36 home runs in 2025 but has seen his barrel rate dip to 5.8% this season. Ward reportedly suffered a bone bruise in his hand in mid-April that he's been playing through ever since, which could help explain the power outage. While it's possible that Ward's slugging ability simply will not return this season, the All-Star break may be the rest he needs to get closer to full health in the second half. The rest of Ward's profile remains strong, as he owns a 16.6% walk rate and has established an everyday spot at or near the top of the Orioles lineup. Fantasy managers may want to explore buy-low trades for Ward ahead of a potential power resurgence.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller
More Recent News

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Chris Bell

Carries Clear Appeal for Dynasty Rebuilds Entering 2026
MarShawn Lloyd

May Be Undervalued at His Current Redraft ADP
Malik Nabers

Could Miss the First 4-5 Games of 2026?
T.J. Hockenson

Does T.J. Hockenson Have Bounce-Back Potential in 2026?
Munetaka Murakami

Could Return on Friday
Jordan Addison

Carries Redraft Sleeper Appeal into 2026
Ranger Suarez

Red Sox Place Ranger Suarez on Injured List With Groin Strain
Collin Murray-Boyles

Looking to Expand Game After All-Rookie Season
Cade Otton

Remains a Streaming Option in 2026
Jared Goff

Can Jared Goff Help to Win Leagues in 2026?
NBA

Terry Rozier Seeking an NBA Return Amid Legal Issues
Toronto Raptors

Stephen Silas Set to Join Darko Rajakovic's Raptors Staff
Tez Johnson

Buried on a Deep and Healthy Depth Chart
Egor Demin

Shows More Aggressive Attack for Nets
Kaelon Black

Battling for an Important Insurance Role
Denver Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Drawing Knicks Interest in Free Agency
CFB

True Freshman Cederian Morgan to Make Impact for Alabama?
Travis Hunter

Expected to be a Full-Go for Training Camp
Bennedict Mathurin

Remains a Clippers Priority in Free Agency
Peyton Watson

Drawing Interest from Clippers
Tyson Hinds

Signs Two-Year Contract With Ducks
Barrett Hayton

Remains With Mammoth
Connor Bedard

to Miss Start of Season Due to Shoulder Surgery
Indiana Pacers

Micah Potter to be Waived by Pacers
Myron Gardner

to Miss Remainder of Summer League
Marcus Sasser

Acquired by Mavericks in Six-Team Trade
Mo Bamba

Returns to Jazz on Two-Year Deal
Denver Nuggets

Jonas Valanciunas Being Waived by Nuggets
Larry Nance Jr.

Lands One-Year Deal With Pacers
Mike Trout

Back From the Injured List
CFB

Devon Dampier Overlooked Among Star Quarterbacks in 2026
Tory Horton

Still Waiting on a Clear Role in Seattle
Nico Collins

is More Hold Than Buy at WR1 Price
Travis Etienne Jr.

Better as a Win-Now Piece Than Rebuild Hold
Breece Hall

Still Worth Buying for Dynasty Contenders
Elijah Sarratt

Needs Camp Buzz Before Redraft Appeal
Roman Hemby

Strictly a Deep Dynasty Watch in Las Vegas
NFL

Eric McAlister Carries Deep-League Stash Appeal for Dynasty Managers
Tyler Soderstrom

A's Reinstate Tyler Soderstrom From the Injured List
Jakobi Meyers

Has Jakobi Meyers' Redraft Stock Fallen Too Far?
Khalil Shakir

Could Be Facing a Reduced Workload in 2026
Gunnar Helm

a Priority Redraft Sleeper Target Entering 2026
CFB

Iowa State Has Zero Returning Starters in 2026
Pat Freiermuth

Should Dynasty Managers Be Looking to Sell Pat Freiermuth?
CFB

Collin Klein Praises Avery Johnson at Big 12 Media Day
CFB

Can Oklahoma Establish a Rushing Attack in 2026?
CFB

Amare Thomas a Top National Receiver Entering 2026
Justin Verlander

to Retire Following the Season
CFB

Wyatt Young Looking to Replicate Production in Big 12
J.J. Spaun

a Boom-or-Bust Option at Scottish Open
Aaron Rai

Looks to Continue Strong Run at Scottish Open
Robert MacIntyre

Looks to Recapture Scottish Open Magic
Brooks Barnhizer

Posts Double-Double in Thunder Loss
Henri Veesaar

Fills Stat Sheet in Hawks Summer League Win
Tom Kim

Brings High Upside to Scottish Open
Brian Harman

Difficult to Trust at Scottish Open
Hunter Dickinson

Re-Signs With Pelicans on Two-Way Deal
BUF

David Kampf Heads to Europe
Nicolai Hojgaard

Eyes Another Strong Scottish Open Finish
Los Angeles Lakers

Jonathan Kuminga Remains Lakers Target in Free Agency
OTT

Claude Giroux Signs New Deal With Senators
Harris English

Looking to Stay Consistent at Scottish Open
Bruce Thornton

Signs Four-Year Deal With Rockets
Simon Nemec

Flames Sign Simon Nemec to Five-Year, $36.25 Million Deal
Felix Okpara

Lands Two-Way Deal With Wizards
Patrick Cantlay

Bringing Strong Form to Scottish Open
Quinten Post

Joins Grizzlies After Warriors Decline to Match Offer Sheet
Chris Gotterup

Looks to Carry Winning Form to His Title Defense at Scottish Open
Scottie Scheffler

is Back to His Winning Ways Ahead of Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy

Looking For Another Successful Week at The Renaissance Club
NBA

Guerschon Yabusele Leaves NBA for Panathinaikos
Jon Rahm

Looks to Bounce Back After Missed Cut at U.S. Open
Viktor Hovland

Wins First Tournament of 2026 Season
Justin Thomas

Playing Excellent Golf Heading to Genesis Scottish Open
Xander Schauffele

Will Need to Find His Approach Game at Genesis Scottish Open
Patrick Reed

Looks to Continue Exceptional Season
Tommy Fleetwood

In Excellent Form For Genesis Scottish Open
Eric Cole

Rounding Into Form Heading to Genesis Scottish Open
Ludvig Aberg

Looking to Bounce Back at Genesis Scottish Open
Ryan O'Hearn

Goes Off for Three Homers, 10 RBI in Rout of Braves
Shohei Ohtani

Still in Line to Pitch on Friday
Hunter Goodman

Scratched Due to Wrist Injury
Byron Buxton

Heading to Injured List With Hip Injury
Min Woo Lee

Looking For a Spark at Scottish Open
Brooks Koepka

Making Debut Appearance at This Week's Scottish Open
Konnor Griffin

to Miss 8-10 Weeks With Finger Injury
Konnor Griffin

Could Miss at Least a Month With Torn Tendon in his Finger
CFB

Drew Mestemaker Voted Preseason Big-12 Newcomer of the Year
CFB

Isaiah Sategna III Due for Explosive Final Season at Oklahoma
CFB

Noah Fifita Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team
CFB

Omarion Miller Steps into WR1 Role Vacated by Jordyn Tyson
CFB

LJ Martin a Candidate to Lead Nation in Rushing Yards
CFB

Will Hammond Could be Ready for Week 1
CFB

Willie Fritz Believes Houston Can Compete for National Championship
Chase Briscoe

Earns his First Cup Victory of 2026 at Chicagoland
Christopher Bell

Finishes as the Runner-Up for the Fourth Time This Year
Denny Hamlin

Extends his Championship Lead With Third-Place Finish
William Byron

Finishes Fourth as the Top Chevrolet Driver at Chicagoland
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Leads Laps and Finishes Sixth at Chicagoland
Carlos Rodón

Carlos Rodon Expected to be Out Until Mid-August
Daemon Hunt

Agrees to One-Year Deal With Wild
David Gustafsson

Inks One-Year Contract With Penguins
PIT

Egor Chinakhov Signs Three-year, $18.75 Million Deal With Penguins
CFB

Tennessee, Ohio State Battling for Five-Star RB David Gabriel Georges
Arturs Silovs

Re-Ups With Penguins for One Year
Pavel Mintyukov

Ducks Re-Sign Pavel Mintyukov on Five-Year, $38 Million Contract
Mavrik Bourque

Lands Six-Year, $33 Million Contract From Predators
Ranger Suarez

Leaves Sunday's Start Early With Groin Injury
Christopher Bell

Is Christopher Bell Worth Rostering for Chicagoland Lineups?
Chase Briscoe

Is Chase Briscoe Worth Rostering for DFS at Chicagoland?
William Byron

Is an Underrated DFS Option for Chicagoland Lineups
Chase Elliott

Should Fantasy Managers Consider Chase Elliott for Chicagoland DFS Lineups?
Carson Hocevar

Could Carson Hocevar be A Top-10 Contender at Chicagoland?
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Day-to-Day After Injuring his Toe on Sunday
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace May Have a Strong Performance at Chicagoland
Byron Buxton

Aggravates Hip Injury, Pulled Early on Sunday
Joey Logano

Qualifies Outside of the Top 30 at Chicagoland
Shohei Ohtani

Back in Dodgers Lineup Against Padres
Alex Bowman

Is Alex Bowman Worth Consideration for Tournament DFS Lineups at Chicagoland?
Ty Gibbs

Could Contend at Chicagoland
Chris Buescher

Qualifies Third at Chicagoland
Brad Keselowski

Has Best Qualifying Result of Season at Chicagoland
Corey Heim

an Easy DFS Play at Chicagoland
Brandon Woodruff

to Go Back on Injured List With Inflamed Labrum
Mike Trout

Could Return on Tuesday
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

to Rest Back During All-Star Break
Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers "Hopeful" Shohei Ohtani Will Return on Sunday
Mike Trout

Hoping to Return Next Week
Emil Andrae

Agrees to Two-Year Contract With Maple Leafs
Hendrix Lapierre

Signs Two-Year Deal With Penguins
UTA

Mammoth Bring in Andrew Peeke on One-Year Deal
TOR

Gavin McKenna Signs Entry-Level Contract With Maple Leafs
DAL

Jamie Benn Ready for Year 18 With Stars
Leo Carlsson

Receives Huge Offer Sheet From Flyers
Power your platform with our news
View All News
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP
View All Players

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
View All Players