Juan Soto to struggle vs Yankees, Pete Alonso to win Paul Skenes duel | 5 bold predictions for baseball this week

Even though baseball is a game of strategy, the unpredictable nature of the sport is evident on a nightly basis. No matter how much analysis and preparation teams and players put in, one of the best parts of the game is the fact that no one can foresee what might take place.

There will be several intriguing matchups this week, which could lead to some exciting fireworks on the field and plenty of interesting headlines to monitor moving forward.

Here's a closer look at 5 bold predictions for Major League Baseball this week.

5 bold predictions for baseball this week

#1 - Juan Soto to struggle vs Yankees

One of the biggest storylines of the offseason was Juan Soto leaving the New York Yankees in free agency to join the New York Mets. For the first time since the high-profile move, Soto will return to Yankee Stadium for the Subway Series.

It hasn't been the season that many were hoping for from Soto so far, and there is a good chance that those struggles will continue this weekend.

#2 - Tigers to sweep Red Sox to remain atop AL standings

The Detroit Tigers will be taking on one of the top contenders in the American League this week in the Boston Red Sox. While the Red Sox own a potent lineup and a strong pitching staff, the Tigers are firing on all cylinders right now and could sweep the series against the playoff hopefuls.

#3 - Pete Alonso to win Paul Skenes duel

On Monday night, the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates will square off. Superstar Paul Skenes will take to the mound for Pittsburgh, however, it might be NL MVP candidate Pete Alonso who gets the edge. The first baseman has looked better than ever this season and could certainly get to the Pirates ace early on Monday.

#4 - Eugenio Suarez to hit multiple home runs more than once against the Rockies

Eugenio Suarez might be one of the streakiest hitters in baseball, however, when he is on, he is nearly unstoppable at the plate. Earlier this season, the Diamondbacks slugger launched four home runs in a game against the Atlanta Braves.

While it would be an extremely bold prediction to say that he will do it again this week against the Colorado Rockies, it's not impossible to believe that he will be able to string together a pair of multi-home run games against arguably the worst team in baseball.

#5 - Clayton Kershaw to shine in 2025 debut

After an offseason defined by injury and recovery, future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw appears on track to make his 2025 regular season debut this upcoming weekend. Kershaw's first start will come against a slumping Los Angeles Angels team. While it might be a bold prediction to say that he will do a stellar job in his debut, the fact that it comes in an easy matchup means it could happen.