We have made it through another week of action, and there continue to be endless injuries we need to account for on our rosters. There has also been both solid and sub-par production from players of late that leave us wondering what to do with those roster spots.
Each week I will highlight a few players to target in your weekly FAAB process. There are also many others available and, more importantly, players that may be better fitting for your teams. If you have any questions, please ask me on Twitter (@bdentrek).
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Remember, we’ll be using Yahoo for rostered percentages. We’ll also keep our suggestions to players rostered in no more than 60% of leagues.
Hitters
Rostered: 33%
Suggested Bid: 4%
It took some time for Abrams to get things going this season, but he has found his groove as he entered the All-Star break. Over the last three weeks, Abrams has hit .349 with seven extra-base hits, including a home run, while stealing eight bases. Abrams has also tossed in 11 runs scored, and his production has moved him to the lead-off spot with the Nats. If you need speed with some run support and batting average, then Abrams should be your target.
Rostered: 20%
Suggested Bid: 7%
It appeared Moniak was going to lose playing time with Taylor Ward‘s production, but with Ward slumping again and Mike Trout hitting the IL, Moniak is playing every day. He’s playing every day and hitting in the top three spots in the batting order. Over the last three weeks, Moniak is hitting .323 with six doubles and five home runs. He’s driven in 16 runs while barreling the ball 16.7% of the time. Trout should be out for at least a month, giving Moniak plenty of time to produce regularly for your fantasy teams.
Rostered: 11%
Suggested Bid: 5%
Benson was mainly a deep-league player, but his recent production has led to 12-team viability. Since June 1, Benson is hitting .343 with 11 extra-base hits, including four home runs. He also has seven stolen bases while walking 16.8% of the time while striking out 18.8%. Benson does still platoon but is on the strong side of the platoon, which will lead to plenty of production, especially when the weekly schedule favors plenty of RHP. Don’t sleep on Benson anymore.
Pitchers
Rostered: 59%
Suggested Bid: 7%
The Orioles starting rotation has become very good as the season continues, and Bradish is leading the way. Over his last five starts, he has thrown 31 innings, allowing six earned runs and striking out 28. Bradish has five or more strikeouts in his previous four starts. Bradish continues to produce high and should be rostered in all 12-team and deeper leagues.
Rostered: 19%
Suggested Bid: 4%
Taillon finished the first half with his best start, throwing eight shutout innings while allowing one hit and striking out four. It has been a rough season for Taillon, but the skills he showed in his last start give significant hope for the 2H. He is worth a cheap ad now in hopes he continues his success.
Rostered: 15%
Suggested Bid: 1%
It was a horrible start to the season for Ashcraft, but after a trip to the minors, he strongly finished the 1H out. Over his last two starts, Ashcraft allowed two earned runs over 12.1 innings while striking out nine. He opened the second half with six strong innings, allowing one run versus the Brewers. I am still worried about Ashcraft, as the swing-and-miss skills have not been consistent from start to finish, but he is worth a cheap bid.
Closers
Rostered: 54%
Suggested Bid: 11%
McGough has taken over the primary closing role for the DBacks, and he’s flourishing. Over his last eight appearances, McGough has a 2.70 ERA while collecting five saves and striking out 15 over ten innings pitched. The DBacks are playing great baseball and giving McGough plenty of chances to collect saves, making him a tremendous weekly start for those needing saves.
Rostered: 46%
Suggested Bid: 7%
Harvey has taken over the primary closer role for the Nats, and he has been dealing. Over his last nine appearances, he has allowed one earned run over 8.2 innings with nine strikeouts and five saves. The Nats may not win many games, but Harvey has become exceptionally valuable of late, and that should carry over into the 2H.
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