Jake Cronenworth

Padres 2B Jake Cronenworth blasted his 17th home run of the season Saturday in a 5-2 win over the White Sox. He finished 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk.

Fantasy Impact

Cronenworth started the season very slowly. It prompted the Padres to bring in aging veteran Robinson Cano who initially took some playing time from him at second base. That apparently lit a fire in Cronenworth. Along with the homers, the infielder has 85 RBI's and a decent .333 OBP. That wouldn't be considered decent maybe five to ten years ago, but in today's MLB it is. He will likely be a mid-round selection next season.

Jake Cronenworth was a one bright spot in what was otherwise a deflating 11-2 loss to the Dodgers Sunday. He finished 1-for-4 with the home run.

Fantasy Impact

This was Cronenworth's 16th home run of the season. He has seen his production, especially in the counting categories take a dip since the trade for Juan Soto and Josh Bell. He's still on pace for close to 20 homers, 90 runs and 80 RBI. Not a bad season for the 28-year-old infielder.

Padres 2B Jake Cronenworth played the hero Friday night. He delivered the game-winning walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th in San Diego's 5-4 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Cronenworth finished 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in the Padres huge win. After the Padres tied the game 4-4 in the fifth, the game would remain scoreless until the 28-year-old infielder came through vs. Dodgers reliever Heath Hembree. He is up to 72 RBI on the season.

Padres 2B Jake Cronenworth belted his second home run in as many games Wednesday as San Diego beat Arizona 6-3.

Fantasy Impact

The 28-year-old infielder finished 3-for-4 with the home run, his 15th of the season. After an incredibly slow start to the season, Cronenworth has produced mid-round value in 12-team mixed leagues over the last couple of months.

Jake Cronenworth got the Padres on the board with a two-run home run off D'Backs starter Merrill Kelly, leading to a 6-5 comeback win Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Cronenworth also walked and scored in the game. It was a massive comeback for the Padres playoff chances. The Brewers collapsed and blew a huge lead as the Padres erased a 5-0 deficit to win. Cronenworth counting stats have taken a pretty big hit since he was moved down in the order amid the acquisitions, but he is still fantasy relevant for his occasional power and OBP.