Stephen Drew

Stephen Drew collected two hits on Thursday night, including a solo homer of Ubaldo Jimenez.

Fantasy Impact

It was Drew's first homer of the year. He is now batting .240 on the year coming off the bench in Washington.

The Nationals have placed Stephen Drew on the disabled list with vertigo symptoms. He's been dealing with the issue for over a week.

Fantasy Impact

The team thought he could make a full recovery without spending time on the DL, but that changed when he didn't progress. He's played well this season, but he's also been in a limited role, limiting his fantasy value, posting an OPS of .882 over 103 at-bats.

Stephen Drew continues to make a strong push for the starting SS position for the Nationals. On Friday afternoon he hit a two run double and scored on an Espinosa three run home run. The double brought his average up to .350 this preseason.

Fantasy Impact

At the present time Drew is not even being drafted in almost all leagues. He could be considered in deep NL only leagues as he provides decent power numbers for a middle infield position but will bleed your batting average.

According to Jon Heyman, Drew has signed a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals for three million dollars and can earn an additional $1.25 million in incentives.

Fantasy Impact

Drew played for the Yankees last season where he hit for only a .201 batting average but did have 17 home runs and 43 runs batted in over 428 plate appearances. Drew will likely serve as a backup middle infielder for the Nationals this season with limited fantasy appeal.

Stephen Drew went 1-for-2 in a 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Stephen Drew on the season is hitting .205 with 17 homers and 44 RBI. During the last 7 days he is hitting .067 and hitting .227 during the month of September.