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Scouting Report
Updated May 18, 2026
Carlos Cortes (Athletics outfielder) is off to an excellent 2026 season, hitting .355/.408/.570 with 4 home runs and 15 RBIs across 103 plate appearances. The 28-year-old late bloomer has emerged as an everyday player in the corner outfield, particularly against right-handed pitching. He's earning significant playing time and is considered a priority waiver-wire target in fantasy baseball. Cortes posted strong numbers (.866 OPS) in his 2025 debut season and has continued that success into 2026 with an 11.1% barrel rate, 8 walks vs 9 strikeouts, and recently added his first stolen base. He's slashing .373/.435/.602 with 9 multi-hit games through late April/early May.
Strengths
- + Excellent batting average (.355 through May 10)
- + Strong OPS over 1.000
- + Consistent multi-hit performances (9 multi-hit games)
- + High barrel rate (11.1%)
- + Good plate discipline (8 walks vs 9 strikeouts)
- + Emerging as everyday player with increased playing time
- + Late bloomer success story with strong 2025 debut (.866 OPS)
- + Hitter-friendly home park in Sacramento
- + Versatile corner outfield player
- + Recently added stolen base to skill set
Weaknesses
- - Cooled off in early May (6-for-24)
- - Limited track record at MLB level (only 2 seasons)
- - Sits against most left-handed pitching despite some success
- - Age 28 - relatively late start to MLB career
About
Carlos Cortes is a left fielder for the Athletics.
Player Overview
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Athletics
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