Edward Olivares

Edward Olivares is not in the Pirates lineup on Friday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Olivares crushed a two-run home run off Justin Steele in the first inning on Thursday. Bryan Reynolds gets the start in right field on Friday.

Edward Olivares went 2-for-4 contributing a home run, a double, two runs scored, and two RBI, in the Pirates' 5-4 win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

This performance could be a sign of Olivares finding his rhythm at the plate, especially considering his somewhat sluggish start to the season with a .237 batting average. His power display, adding his fifth homer and third double of the season, offers a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers looking for signs of consistency. While his strikeout rate remains high and his walk rate low, games like this highlight his potential value in deeper fantasy leagues, particularly if he can maintain or improve his .314 wOBA.

Edward Olivares is in the Pirates’ starting lineup Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Olivares will patrol right field and hit fifth against the Brewers. The 28-year-old is hitting .224, with four home runs, and 12 RBI in 26 games this season.

Edward Olivares is not in the Pirates lineup on Wednesday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Olivares collected one of just three hits on Tuesday for Pittsburgh in a 9-0 loss. Connor Joe gets the start in right field on Wednesday.

Edward Olivares went 2-for-4 in the Pirates' 4-1 victory over the Angels, delivering a home run, a double, and driving in all four of Pittsburgh's runs.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a much-needed boost for Olivares, who has been struggling with a modest .218 batting average this season. His impactful game could be a sign of turning things around, especially considering his ability to drive in runs, now totaling 12 RBI.