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Brewers, Cubs, Cardinals and more: Bold May predictions for NL Central teams

By Scott Roche

Apr 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws to the plate in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (35) throws to the plate in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Rowdy Tellez, Milwaukee Brewers
May 3, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (11) hits a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Cincinnati Reds bold prediction: Spencer Steer gets hot offensively

The Reds hope that Spencer Steer turns into one of their best young players this season … and why not? Acquired at the trade deadline last summer in a trade with the Minnesota Twins in a deal for Tyler Mahle, he was called up late last season and made a name for himself with his first career hit being a home run.

This season, the power-hitting first baseman is hitting near the top of the Reds’ order and offers a mixture of power and a speed threat on the bases. The 25-year-old is hitting .255 with a pair of home runs and nine RBI in his first full month in the majors.

As he gets more comfortable, there is no reason to believe that his average will not go up over the next month. He has four doubles and two home runs and those numbers should be on the rise. There is some hype around Steer and rightfully so in Cincinnati.

Milwaukee Brewers bold prediction: Rowdy Tellez hits eight homers in May

Rowdy Tellez is a power-hitting first baseman, with the key there being “power-hitting.” He had eight home runs in the month of April and is one of the must-watch hitters when he steps into the box. He finished with 35 last season and is on track to top that this season.

In three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, he played one full season in 2019 with 21 home runs, but he has found a new home in Milwaukee. This season has been bang or bust for Tellez as he has struck out 24 times, but the Brewers will take that with the power he has supplied early on.

Milwaukee currently is in second place in the division and third in run differential with a plus-29, behind the Cubs with a plus-45, and the Pirates with a plus-38. If the Brewers are going to stay near the top of the standings by Memorial Day, Tellez will play a big part in that with his offensive power.

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