Jonathan Villar

Infielder Jonathan Villar has been traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Easton Lucas, according to reports.

Fantasy Impact

Villar had a solid 2019 for the Orioles but was oddly designated for assignment last week. While there was some speculation that he could be non-tendered and become a free agent, the Orioles ultimately dealt him to the Marlins for a player just drafted in June.

Jonathan Villar was placed on waivers by the Orioles Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Villar is projected to make $10 million arbitration. After the Orioles were unsuccessful moving him prior to the non-tender deadline, the team surprisingly decided to put him on waivers. He slashed .274/.339/.453 with a career-high 24 home runs and 40 stolen bases across 162 games last year. Villar should draw interest from plenty of teams and his fantasy value should remain the same as long as he is able to obtain everyday at-bats.

Jonathan Villar went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two runs and a steal in Saturday's win over Boston by a 9-4 score.

Fantasy Impact

Villar now has 40 stolen bases which are third in the major leagues behind Mallex Smith and Adalberto Mondesi. The veteran infielder is also hitting .274 batting average with 24 home runs, 72 RBI and 111 runs scored on the season.

Jonathan Villar went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in a 3-2 victory against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Villar stole his 39th base of the season which is third in the majors behind Mallex Smith (45) and Adalberto Mondesi (43). Villar is also hitting .275 with 71 RBI and 109 runs in 629 at-bats on the year and should be owned in all fantasy leagues.

Jonathan Villar went 3-for-8 with a solo homer, two RBI and a pair of runs scored in the Orioles’ loss to the Blue Jays in extra innings on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Villar has been one of the few bright spots in the Orioles lineup for fantasy owners. The veteran infielder is hitting .275 with 108 runs scored, 24 home runs, 71 RBI and 38 stolen bases. Villar has an outside chance of being a 20-40 player if he can get two more stolen bases before the season ends.