Caglianone hits 40 homers? Contreras brothers hit ...
Key takeaways
- Don't be surprised ... if Kansas City Royals OF/1B Jac Caglianone hits 40 home runs this season
- Caglianone, 23, has swiftly become the most added hitter in ESPN standard leagues, thanks to a recent power stretch in which he has blasted six home runs in five games.
- Cockcroft chronicled Caglianone's potential breakout recently.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Even though Jac Caglianone only recently hit his hitting stride, it's not out of the question to see him hit 40 home runs this season. Pablo Robles-Imagn Images Eric Karabell Jun 25, 2026, 10:50 AM ETClose Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments".Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions Each week in MLB is its own story -- full of surprises, both positive and negative -- and fantasy managers must decide what to believe and what not to believe moving forward. Perhaps we can help. If any of these thoughts come true... don't be surprised!
Don't be surprised ... if Kansas City Royals OF/1B Jac Caglianone hits 40 home runs this season
Well, this situation changed quickly! Caglianone, 23, has swiftly become the most added hitter in ESPN standard leagues, thanks to a recent power stretch in which he has blasted six home runs in five games. This comes after Caglianone had homered only five times during the first two months!