Over the last 10 weeks, we have suggested hitters for you to consider adding in deep mixed leagues and AL/NL-only formats. All of the players featured had ownership of less than 10%. Looking back, it is amazing that Justin Bour, the home run leader in May, had less than 10% ownership just four weeks ago.
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Robbie Grossman (OF/DH – MIN) 5%
There are only 10 qualified hitters getting on base at a higher rate than Grossman’s .411 OBP, which is part of the reason he’s hitting second for the Twins. He is walking at a career-high rate while striking out at a career-low pace, with the best isolated power numbers (.182 ISO) of his life.
The 27-year-old is splitting his time between DH and the outfield. Over his last 12 starts, Grossman is hitting .298 with four home runs. He has scored 13 runs with more walks (8) than strikeouts (6), yet is only owned in 5% of leagues.
The Twins’ optioned Kennys Vargas on May 28, which has opened up more playing time at DH. Since then Grossman has appeared in every game.
Jordy Mercer (SS – PIT) 5%
The 30-year-old is the No. 3 shortstop over the last 15 days according to ESPN’s Player Rater. Over that time, Mercer has nine extra-base hits with a.423/.474/.731 slash line, extraordinary for a player with a career .257 AVG and .691 OPS.
Mercer’s hot stretch extends even further back. Over the last six series, dating back to May 16, the shortstop is hitting .371 with 11 runs, five doubles, a triple, and three home runs.
An everyday player enjoying one of the best stretches of his career should be owned in more than 5% of leagues.
Danny Valencia (1B/OF – SEA) 9%
On Sunday, Danny Valencia went 2-for-3 in the Mariners’ win over the Rays, taking his batting average up to .413 since returning to the lineup on May 24. Although he is thought of as a platoon-player, Valencia had played every inning over the last 12 games until he was replaced in the seventh on Sunday.
The 32-year-old destroyed Tampa Bay in this last series, going 9-for-10 with seven runs. The Rays will be pleased not to have to see Valencia again until August.
Mike Zunino (C – SEA) 2%
Before the 2017 season, Zunino had 50 career home runs but with a batting average of .195 fueled by 404 strikeouts in 1,125 at-bats.
He has looked like a different player since returning from his latest stint in Triple-A. Obviously, it is too small a sample to suggest that Zunino has changed his approach, but over the last week, he is hitting .478 (11-for-23) with five home runs and five multi-hit games.
Catcher continues to be the least productive position in fantasy baseball, but Zunino’s power potential makes it difficult not to consider slotting him into your lineup while he is this hot.
Eric Young Jr. (OF – LAA) 2%
The loss of Mike Trout for 6-to-8 weeks following surgery on his thumb was a disaster for all baseball fans, except anyone that picked up Eric Young Jr. for their deep fantasy league. The Angels are the 32-year-old’s fifth organization and probably the last shot in the big leagues for the speedster. Although Young stole 76 bases in two seasons from 2013 to 2014, his career .246/.314/.327 in 563 games has prevented him from ever offering much fantasy value.
With Cameron Maybin joining Trout on the DL, Young will get an opportunity for extended playing time in the Angels’ outfield. So far, he is grasping this opportunity, hitting .348 (8-for-23) with six runs and two stolen bases.
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