Tyler Austin

The Cubs signed 1B/OF Tyler Austin to a one-year, $1.25 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

Austin spent the past six years playing in Japan. He'll hold a platoon role off the bench for the Cubs.

Tyler Austin hit a pinch-hit three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Austin broke a 3-3 tie in the fourth inning with his three-run shot. He has nine homers this season, but a lowly .196 batting average.

Tyler Austin hit a pinch-hit solo homer in the Giants' loss to the Braves on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Austin has posted a .913 OPS in limited action this season but isn't getting enough playing time to be fantasy relevant.

Tyler Austin went 2-for-5 with two homers and six RBI as the Giants lost to the Rockies 12-11 on Thursday afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

Austin has done well in limited time with the Giants this year, batting .333 with two homers and nine RBI thus far. Still, he is unlikely to provide much fantasy value this season.

Tyler Austin has been traded from the Minnesota Twins to the San Francisco Giants. Austin will be activated onto the Giants' 25-man active roster.

Fantasy Impact

Austin is leaving the Twins with career metrics of .232/.291/.469/.760, along with 86 hits, 24 home runs, 67 RBI, 46 runs and two stolen bases. Unless Austin can forumulate a breakout year, he will stay off of two-league radars completely. Even for NL-only leagues, the 26-year old should be avoided for the time being.