Erik Gonzalez

Erik Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez has played only 48 games this season, and hit his first home run Tuesday night. He is batting .236 with four RBI, 13 runs, and four steals in 123 at-bats.

Erik Gonzalez was 0-for-4 Sunday with four strikeouts in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Indians.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez has had some impact games for the Indians this year, but he belongs on the waiver wire until he shows some consistency and gets considerably more playing time.

Erik Gonzalez hit two doubles in Sunday's win over the Tigers, driving in three runs. Hitting in the last spot in the order, Gonzalez still found ways to drive guys in. Ironically, he was stranded on both of his doubles, as the top of the Indians lineup did not get much going Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Through 50 at-bats, Gonzalez is slashing .360/.396/.580. While this is a very small sample size, Gonzalez could be an under-the-radar play if he ever unseated Jason Kipnis at second base.

Erik Gonzalez went off in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday against the Blue Jays, smoking two doubles and a single, which led to four RBI and two runs scored. The Indians pummeled the Blue Jays, 13-4.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez has found himself inserted into the lineup the past couple days, and he has done surprisingly well. He is 7-for-12 with four runs and four RBI in the past three games. If Jason Kipnis does not continue his hot streak, Gonzalez could take some playing time away from him at second base.

SS Erik Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Indians' 12-5 win over the Dodgers on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

With Jason Kipnis out of the lineup again with neck stiffness/spasms, Gonzalez got the start at second base. The former Top-10 prospect is hitting .286 over his 42 big league at-bats. Last season in Triple-A, Gonzalez slashed .296/.329/.450 with 11 home runs and 12 stolen bases. He has potential for value in dynasty leagues but he will struggle for regular playing time while the Indians have Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor and Jason Kipnis in their infield.