Wil Myers went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run on Friday against the Giants. It was Myers' 28th home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers now has an outside shot at a 30-30 season, needing just two more home runs and four more steals over the final week-plus of the season. Expect him to try to get there, so owners should expect a few more steals down the stretch.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. It was Myers' 27th home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is now working on an eight-game hitting streak, and has three homers over his last six games. After a lengthy cold streak, Myers looks like he will provide his owners with some solid stats down the stretch. With 27 home runs and 26 steals, don't discount Myers' likely desire to have a 30-30 season, and he will likely do whatever he can to add to his home run and steals totals over the last several games.
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Wil Myers now has 12 RBI in September, more than he had in either July or August. He also has at least one hit in eight of his last 10 games.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has been in a dreadful second-half slump, but looks to be coming out of it down the stretch. He already has a 25-25 season, and he'll look to close strong over the final two weeks.
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Wil Myers had a walk on Monday and had reached base multiple times on Saturday and Sunday. Myers is 6-for-22 with a double, triple, four runs scored, and four RBI over the last seven days. He has a .789 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has seen his fantasy stock plummet, although he does have 24 home runs and 25 stolen bases this season. He is hitting .238 in September with a double, triple, home run, six runs scored, and seven RBI.
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Wil Myers went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base on Saturday against the Marlins. It was Myers' 23rd steal of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has really slowed down of late, but he continues to steal bases at every opportunity, and has scored 14 runs in August despite his slump. With little lineup protection, expect Myers' opportunities for RBI to stay low, but he should be a decent source of runs, steals, and homers for the rest of the season.
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Wil Myers went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base on Monday against the Cubs. It was Myers' 22nd stolen base of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Despite slumping recently, Myers still finds himself on pace for a 30-30 campaign. The former top prospect seems determined to get there, even as his runs scored and RBI totals begin to wane.
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After posting hitless appearances in four of five games, Wil Myers sat on Sunday as the Diamondbacks played the Padres. Myers is 3-for-24 with an RBI and two runs scored over the last seven days. He has an .823 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has hits in five of his last 10 games, but only one was a multi-hit performance and he only has one extra-base hit . He is hitting .257 with three doubles and three home runs this month, knocking in seven runs and scoring 13.
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Wil Myers has just two hits in his last 20 at-bats over his last five games. He's struck out 13 times over that span.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is fairly streaky anyway, but it looks like he's just trying to do too much, as he's one of the only decent hitters remaining on the Padres. Expect Myers to fight his way out of the slump at some point soon, but don't expect him to pile on the RBI or runs scored much given the Padres' weak lineup.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Tuesday against the Pirates. It was Myers' 22nd home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is still on pace to go 30-30 for the season, but his runs scored and RBI totals are likely to fall off over the remainder of the season in light of the Padres dealing Matt Kemp and Melvin Upton Jr. Even so, Myers should still provide elite overall production for the rest of the season.
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Wil Myers has been on a tear since the calendar turned to August, batting .458 with seven runs, four RBI, a home run and two steals. Myers' season-long average is up to .281.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has four multi-hit games in August already, and has yet to go hitless in any game. Myers' breakout season just continues to roll along, and he seems intent on challenging for a 30-30 season.
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Wil Myers went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base on Monday against the Brewers. Myers now has 20 home runs and 20 steals.
Fantasy Impact: Although Myers' meager lineup protection is gone, he seems determined to reward his fantasy owners by piling on the stats. Although Myers' runs scored and RBI paces may dip, it looks like he will continue to run whenever he's on base. Expect his amazing season to continue with only a slight drop off in his counting stats.
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Wil Myers went 0-for-2 with a run scored, an RBI, and two steals in Sunday's loss to the Reds. One of Myers' steals was of home.
Fantasy Impact: Myers took advantage of Homer Bailey's failure to pay attention while he was on third base, and simply took off while Bailey's back was turned. Myers has lost any remote protection in the lineup, so fantasy owners can expect his runs and RBI to suffer. But he seems determined to continue his breakout season, and should challenge a 25-25 line.
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Sun, Jul 17th 9:55am EDT
By Dan Harris
Wil Myers has gone 2-for-6 with three runs, an RBI, a home run, and a steal in the two games since the All-Star break. Myers now has 20 homers and 16 steals on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has almost reached his career highs in homers and RBI already, and seems determined to have a monster season. He is an elite option at either first base or the outfield, and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Wil Myers went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base on Friday against the Dodgers. It was Myers' 15th steal of the season and fourth in July.
Fantasy Impact: Myers looks determined not to slow down, and is running at every opportunity. Myers is on pace for 35 homers and 28 steals, and could easily challenge a 40-30 season if he gets moved to a more hitter-friendly ballpark.
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Wil Myers went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is now batting .290 with an .896 OPS. The Padres' lone All-Star just continues to produce during his breakout season, and should end up as a top-10 outfielder when the season ends, absent injury.
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Wil Myers went 2-for-3 with two RBI, two runs scored, a home run, and a stolen base on Friday against the Yankees. It was the second time in his last three games that Myers both homered and stole a base.
Fantasy Impact: What more can be said about Myers' season at this point? He's on pace to go .288-108-38-114-24, and is the hottest player in baseball. It might not be a bad idea to sell high on Myers, since it's doubtful that he is quite this good, but Myers is an elite player who should continue to provide high level production for the rest of the season.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-2 with two runs scored, three RBI, and his 18th home run of the season. Myers also stole a base and walked three times.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is now on pace to go .284-106-37-110-23, which would be one of the great fantasy seasons in recent memory. The former top prospect looks to have finally put it all together, and has been at his best throughout the month of June. It's unlikely that Myers is quite this good, but expect him to continue to be a low-end first outfielder for the rest of the season.
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Wil Myers went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI on Friday against the Reds. It was Myers' 17th home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: The fantasy community is running out of superlatives to describe Myers' season and especially his month of June. His current level of production makes him a top-10 hitter in fantasy. Although Myers was an elite prospect, his propensity for strikeouts probably means he will come down to earth a bit. Still, expect Myers to continue to produce well, even if he drops a bit from his ridiculous on pace numbers.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-5 on Tuesday against the Orioles with an RBI and a stolen base. They were Myers' 23rd RBI and fourth stolen base in June.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is having a fantastic year, propelled by a ridiculous June where he has been the best player in the league. It sounds like the Padres may consider trading Myers if the price is right, which could only help his value.
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Wil Myers went 2-for-3 on Thursday against the Nationals, including a solo home run. It was Myers' 15th home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is the hottest hitter in the majors right now after hitting his eighth home run in June. He will cool off from his current level of production, but is a legitimate threat to go 30-20 with excellent numbers in the other categories. He's quickly played himself into the discussion for elite outfielders.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-3 on Monday against the Marlins, including a solo home run. It was Myers' 14th home run of the season, putting him on pace for 35.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is having an unreal June, with seven home runs, 14 runs, and 16 RBI, not to mention a .391 batting average and two steals. He will cool off eventually, but for now, his month of June and his season-long numbers make him an elite option.
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Wil Myers has been on fire in the month of June, to the tune of a .395 batting average with 6 home runs, 13 runs, 15 RBI, and two steals.
Fantasy Impact: Myers' recent hot streak has thrust him into the conversation with the elite outfielders, as he's now on pace to go .287-101-33-94-20. The question is just about Myers' health at this point, as he's shown he has the talent to be a top outfielder.
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Wil Myers provided the Padres' only offense on Wednesday, hitting two solo home runs. Myers now has 12 homers on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers may be the hottest hitter in the majors, with multi-hit efforts in five straight games and seven of his last eight. With his batting average up to .294, Myers is playing like a true five-category superstar right now and with three games in Colorado this week, should only continue his hot hitting.
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Wil Myers finished 2-for-4 with a run scored, stolen base, walk, and game-winning RBI for the Padres against the Braves. Myers is a scolding hot 14-for-30 to open the month of June, smashing seven extra-base hits while scoring nine runs and driving in nine runs. He has an .804 OPS this season.
Fantasy Impact: In the midst of a span where he has hits in eight of his last 10 games, Myers has multi-hit games in seven of those games and now has a .290 batting average this season. Now a 1B, Myers' seven stolen bases from the position add more value and he is a sneaky top-10 player at a loaded position. One piece of caution is that Myers' hard hit ball percentage is 33.5%, down from a 34.8% average, and his BABIP is .335, higher than his .322 career average; these are telltale signs that he may be a bit lucky. Myers is 0-for-3 with a walk against Julio Teheran in his career and has an .808 OPS against right-handed pitchers this season.
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Wil Myers went 2-for-4 with two runs scored on Monday against the Braves. It marked the sixth straight game that Myers has scored at least one run. Myers also has tallied multiple hits in five of his last six games.
Fantasy Impact: Myers' talent is finally coming through this season, as he's managed to stay healthy and excelled batting toward the top of the Padres' lineup. Myers is playing like a solid second outfielder right now, and there's no reason to expect him to fall off.
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Wil Myers went 3-for-4 on Saturday against the Rockies, including his ninth home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has been hot of late, with three multi-hit games in his last four. On pace for 26 homers and 17 steals with passable stats in the other categories, Myers represents a near-elite power-speed combo for the outfield. Start him with confidence.
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Wil Myers went 3-for-4 with two runs, three RBI, and a home run on Wednesday against the Mariners. It was Myers' eighth home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has at least one hit in five of his last six games, and is now on pace for 24 homers, to go along with a pace of 87 runs, 75 RBI, and 18 steals. His propensity for strikeouts means that he'll go through slumps at times, but his overall numbers make him a solid mid-tier outfielder in mixed leagues.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-3 with a run scored on Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has slowed a bit from his early season pace, but he's healthy and still a valuable fantasy contributor. He doesn't excel in any category, but he helps in everything but batting average. He's a decent back-end of the outfield option.
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Wil Myers is not in the Padres' lineup on Tuesday. Brett Wallace will start at first base.
Fantasy Impact: Myers said this was a scheduled day off, but he was seen grabbing his left forearm yesterday. For now, assume Myers is fine, but keep close tabs on his status in case he is hiding an injury.
Wil Myers went 2-for-5 with a run scored on Friday against the Dodgers. Myers batted third for the Padres, after batting fifth the night before.
Fantasy Impact: Andy Green is moving Myers around in the lineup, trying to jumpstart a stagnant Padres lineup. Unfortunately, without adequate protection, Myers's production has slowed significantly after his hot start. He's still a decent mid-tier outfielder in mixed leagues, but his road to superstardom looks to have slowed.
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Sun, May 15th 8:55pm EDT
By Dan Harris
Wil Myers was scratched from Sunday's lineup with left forearm tightness. Myers said he had felt the injury the day before, but that his forearm "locked up" in batting practice before Sunday's game, and he couldn't swing normally. (Source: San Diego Tribune)
Fantasy Impact: Myers has yet to put together a full season, so fantasy owners have a reason to be concerned. Myers added that he did not believe it was a DL situation, but any player's stated opinion at this early stage usually isn't worth much. The Padres have an off-day on Monday, and hopefully, Myers will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. But, fantasy owners definitely need to be monitoring the situation over the next couple of days.
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Sun, May 15th 9:33am EDT
By Dan Harris
Wil Myers went 2-for-5 with his seventh home run of the season on Saturday, but left the game against the Brewers with a left calf cramp. Padres manager Andy Green said that the move was just precautionary.
Fantasy Impact: The injury didn't look bad in real-time, so it's likely that the Padres were just being extra cautious with one of their best hitters. It seems doubtful that Myers will miss more than a game. He's a solid mid-tier outfielder when healthy.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-4 with a run scored on Thursday against the Brewers. Myers also stole his fourth base of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is on pace for 27 homers and 18 steals. The steals should hopefully continue, as Myers has only been caught stealing once in his five chances. Given the Padres' difficulty in scoring runs, Myers will likely continue to try to nab the occasional base, and could be a nice five-category option for fantasy owners this season.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-4 against the Mets on Thursday night, including his sixth home run of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has really been piling up the stats in the two-hole for the Padres, although his strikeout rate leaves something to be desired. Myers' health is the only concern here, as he looks to finally be putting together the type of season fantasy owners envisioned when he was an elite prospect for the Rays.
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Wil Myers went 2-for-4 on Monday against the Rockies with a run scored. He is now batting .308 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: The former top prospect doesn't get too much press these days, but is one of the few offensive bright spots for a punchless Padres team. His strikeout rate is very high, but so long as he keeps piling on the counting stats, he'll be a valuable fantasy contributor.
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Wil Myers went 2-for-3 on Sunday against the Cardinals, raising his batting average to .316.
Fantasy Impact: Myers was a top prospect, and obviously has the skills to be a valuable fantasy contributor if he can just stay healthy. He looks extremely comfortable in the second spot in the lineup, and is on pace for 34 homers and 17 steals. Although it's unlikely that he will hit either number, he's a solid third outfielder in mixed leagues right now.
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Wil Myers hit his third home run of the season on Tuesday against the Pirates. Myers is batting .281 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is playing well, but his counting stats are less than impressive because the Padres' offense is so inept. As long as he's healthy, Myers should continue to provide value as a low-end outfielder, with a decent amount of homers and some steals.
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Mon, Apr 11th 6:05pm EDT
By Bret Skinner
Wil Myers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the 4th inning of Monday afternoon's game. The 1-for-4 day dropped his average down to .276 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: As long as Wil Myers can stay healthy, he should have no problem being fantasy relevant. He should see plenty of RBI chances if he stays in the clean-up role like he has been so far this season.
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Wil Myers had no hits and one strikeout in three at-bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact: Wil Myers is the center of the Padres lineup and is a key for their success this season. Myers has the potential for 30 homeruns, but he needs to stay healthy. On top of that, Myers is hitting in one of the best pitchers parks in baseball. He should not be the foundation of your fantasy team.
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Wil Myers has hit four homeruns in 59 at-bats this spring.
Fantasy Impact: This spring, Myers has hit a homerun per approximately 15 at-bats on average. If he stays healthy, Myers could be a great late-round sleeper this fantasy baseball season.
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Myers had an injury filled 2015 season which saw him only get 225 at-bats.
Fantasy Impact: Myers has some admirers, as he has potential to be a well-balanced depth OF. Zeile projects that he will double his at-bats in 2016 which they say will produce 17 HR and nine stolen bases. He would also be solid in the runs and RBI with a batting average of .252. Also moving to 1B, Myers will have the added value of multi-positional eligibility. He has talent and might end up being worth the ECR of 221.
Myers went 1-for-4 with a RBI in the 4-3 defeat.
Fantasy Impact: At this point he is mostly auditioning for 2016. He has potential and is worth a flyer in 2016 or being stashed in long term leagues.
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Myers went 1-for-3 with a walk. The also drove in his 28th RBI of the season.
Fantasy Impact: He continues to audition for fantasy owners looking toward 2016 draft (or are in a long term league).
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Myers went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base. The stolen base was his fifth of his injury shortened season.
Fantasy Impact: Myers flashed the patience and speed that will hopefully serve him well now and in the future, which is one of the reasons he is a sneaky stash in long term leagues..
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Myers went 1-for-4 with a run scored. He also drew the only walk the Padres managed all game.
Fantasy Impact: He continues to produce since his return and build a case for keeping an eye on him for 2016.
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Myers went 2-for-3 with a walk. He also scored a run.
Fantasy Impact: Another solid game for Myers since his return.
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Myers went 2-for-5 with a solo HR. He added an earlier run scored in the game.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is mostly auditioning for next year, both for the Padres and fantasy owners. He is doing a good job so far since his return which helps the few owners of his left playing as well as bringing hope for the future.
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Myers went 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored.
Fantasy Impact: He has been showing since his return different ways he can help out. I think he will be an interesting player for 2016 and certainly is worth a look right now in a long term league if you can get him him cheap.
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Myers went 2-for-4 with a walk. He hit his seventh HR of the season while knocking in four runs.
Fantasy Impact: His numbers will not jump off the page so smart owners might get a bargain in next season's draft.
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Myers went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. He struck out twice so the only time he put a ball in play, he reached.
Fantasy Impact: He is still working his way back but he has done a solid job so far. He is a decent play down the stretch and a good long term league acquisition.
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Myers went 3-for-5 scoring two runs while knocking in two.
Fantasy Impact: This was the type of game that owners drafted him hoping for. Injuries have derailed this season but he is a decent option down the stretch and a buy low candidate for long term leagues.
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Myers went 1-for-4 with a solo HR. The HR was his first since returning from the DL and his sixth of the season.
Fantasy Impact: It was a welcome sign for those owners who had enough faith in him to have him rostered. He is a good buy low candidate in long term leagues.
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Wil Myers returned from the DL on Friday. He went 0-for-4 but reached base where he proceeded to steal his fourth of the season.
Fantasy Impact: His return is great news for the Padres and solid news for his fantasy owners. He is a very good hold candidate for long term leagues.
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Thu, Jun 18th 1:35am EDT
By Jamie Mellor
Wil Myers will have surgery to remove the bone spur from his wrist. While some speculated it could be a six week recovery, it seems the belief is that it will take closer to eight. After the eight weeks, he would need to start rehab, so it is possible they sit him out for the rest of the season. (Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fantasy Impact: I have written more news items on Myers than any other player since I started this position. I do this because he is an important player with a world of potential. In a redraft league, I can no longer advise holding on to him if someone who can help you is sitting available. In keeper formats, I suggest keeping him. If you do not own him in a keeper league, you should approach his owner and see if you can get him for a good discount.
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Wil Myers has been placed on the DL again Monday as he continues to experience discomfort in his wrist. (Source: NBC Sports)
Fantasy Impact: This is obviously a set back for the team, the man, and his fantasy owners. I would not count him out or drop him yet, but this is concerning. Stay aware and watch for further news on him before you drop him. The one possible exception is if you are in a very shallow league and some unexpected guy who is better than Myers anyway is available, then perhaps a drop might be advisable.
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Wil Myers went 1-for-5 with a run scored. He also played first base for much of the game, which depending on your settings may give him first base eligibility. There was also had a scary moment involving a collision at the first base bag but Myers came out intact.
Fantasy Impact: The run scored is a nice prize as he continues to be one of the best in fantasy baseball at getting runs scored. The 1B eligibility will be worth following since extra flexibility only increases his value, both in fantasy and to the Padres.
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Wil Myers went 0-for-5 but managed a walk and scored a run. This was his first MLB game back from his injury.
Fantasy Impact: Even with the rust he had likely contributing to his lack of a hit, he still found a way to help out his team and his fantasy owners. He lead the majors in runs scored before his injury and picked up where he left off by scoring one Thursday. He is not an elite OF in the same class as his teammate Justin Upton but he should be owned in most leagues.
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According to the post from the Official San Diego Padres twitter account, Wil Myers will be activated from the DL on Thursday. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The time has come as the great and mighty Myers returns. Do not expect elite numbers from him, but he did lead the league in runs before he was injured. He will likely be fine and the real exciting part is to see how much of an effect this will have on the rest of the batters in the lineup.
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Wil Myers went 3-for-10 in his first two rehab games, including a HR on Tuesday. The report suggests he may be activated on Friday against the Dodgers. It is also reported that he is likely to regain his job as the starting center fielder. (Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fantasy Impact: If he does return on Friday, he is a strong fantasy candidate. The window is almost closed for acquiring him for possibly less than full value. Before his injury, he was leading the majors in runs scored.
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Wil Myers went 2-for-5 with a run scored Sunday in his first rehab game. He was able to play seven innings in the outfield before being lifted. (Source: CBS Sports)
Fantasy Impact: The performance is encouraging, not just for his offensive contributions but because he was able to play the field for the majority of the game in his first attempt. He will play a few more games in Triple-A before they re-evaluate his progress.
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Per Bud Black, Wil Myers will start his rehab stint on Sunday with Triple-A El Paso. (Source: Corey Brock on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Another step in the process towards Wil Myers being back to help his fantasy owners. The window is closing to either snag him off the FA/waivers or buy low in a trade for him.
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Sat, Jun 6th 2:23am EDT
By Jamie Mellor
Wil Myers took another round of batting practice Friday and reportedly felt no pain. He will take BP again on Saturday and reports say that if it goes well, he could be on a plane later that day to a rehab assignment starting Sunday. (Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fantasy Impact: It is time to start paying serious attention to his progress. They did not give a definitive answer as to when he could be activated for the majors, but it could be coming in the near future. It may be worth your time to see if he is sitting on your FA/waivers or if his current owner is getting impatient.
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He hit for about ten minutes and hit the ball to all fields. He ended the practice with three straight balls over the wall to left field and was in good spirits afterwards. His manager was quoted as saying "What we saw today is really, really encouraging". (Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fantasy Impact: This was a great step forward. The last time he tried passing this test, he re-aggravated his injury so there is much to be optimistic over. He will take another round of batting practice Friday at Cincinnati so stay tuned for further news in the future.
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Wil Myers may be ready to take the next step in his recovery. It is reported that he may take batting practice Wednesday. Bud Black said it was "more than likely" that Myers would travel with the team on its upcoming road trip. It is worth noting that he will be traveling with the team so he can stay in contact with the team doctors who have been involved with his recovery the last few weeks. (Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fantasy Impact: This is merely another step in his recovery which still has no publicly known return date. He has already started taking grounders and participating in outfield drills without pain. If he comes back the same, then he is a solid OF option in most leagues. I would stash him if I had the room. One clue to look for in the reports as he nears a return is any mention of decreased power, as it is not uncommon for the power to be slower to return .
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Wil Myers went 1-for-4 last night in the victory over the Diamondbacks. Bringing his average to .270 on the year.
Fantasy Impact: I will tend to stay away from Wil Myers until he proves he can put a couple hits together consistently. Hopefully we see his bat warm up. If not, than I do not see him in the lead off spot to much longer.
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Will Myers struck out in his only plate appearance as he sat to begin the game.
Fantasy Impact: Yesterday Will Myers sat for the first time this season. Hopefully this will allow him to catch his breath and start putting the sweet part of the bat on the ball. His avg on the season is .249. I would avoid him for a little while longer and start some of your other outfielders.
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Will Myers knocked in two runs tonight, while going 2 for 5 against the Giants. Those two RBIs were his first of the year. He nows raises his average to .217 on the early season.
Fantasy Impact: I think that you continue to hold off on Myers until he proves to be consistent both in your year long leagues and DFS. Unless you need a cheap play. He is hitting .286 against Jake Peavy in his young career.
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Wil Myers went 1 for 6 in a 1-0 lost to the Giants. Dropping his season batting average to .158 on the season.
Fantasy Impact: I think you sit Wil Myers for a while and hopefully he gets use to the National League pitching. He is struggling to put a good swing on the ball. Those playing DFS stay away from Myers. He has only faced Tim Lincecum three times and has one hit. There are better options for tonight.
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Wil Myers got his first hit last night against the Dodgers. He also picked up his first RBI of the season.
Fantasy Impact: Wil Myers is slow out of the gate with only picking up his first hit in nine at bats. I think you stay away from him for a little while if you have better options. Wil Myers will have to get use to hitting National League pitchers. As for those that play DFS stay away he has only faced McCarthy 3 times and has not recorded a hit against him.
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Myers went 2-4 yesterday in the leadoff spot and will get the nod from Bud Black again today.
Fantasy Impact: So far so good for Bud Black's experiment with Myers leading things off for the Padres. Myers has a .340 OBP in 44 ABs this spring. He isn't your prototypical leadoff hitter but if he can continue to get on base ahead of Kemp and Upton he should remain in that spot. I have seen him slip in drafts and is being undervalued in auctions. Even if you're not high on him you should appreciate the value along with the upside he can provide.
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Wil Myers went 3-for-4 with two runs, including a home run off the Indians' pitcher Trevor Bauer in Sunday's Cactus League clash. He also misjudged a fly ball to center field which resulted in an inside-the-park home run for Francisco Lindor.
Fantasy Impact: With a 1.037 OPS this spring, Wil Myers is establishing himself as the big bat at the top of the lineup, that the Padres hoped he would be. Question marks remain over his ability to play center field, so today's incident won't have helped.
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Wil Myers tweeted after another good day at the plate, going 2-3 in the Cactus League defeat to the Royals. Padres manager Bud Black was reported to be looking forward to “penciling the new guy Will Ferrell" into the lineup. (Source: Wil Myers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Will Ferrell's appearances at spring training are intended to raise money for Cancer for College and MLB’s Stand Up To Cancer. Of the five Wil / Wills listed on the Padres', Will Ferrell offers the least fantasy value.
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Myers goes 1-3, 1 home run, 1 run, 1 RBI, and 1 walk, leading off and playing CF.
Fantasy Impact: Myers keeps hitting and so far looks like the player we all hope he will be. I'm still not sure he should bat leadoff. I'm sure that you should pick him up, though.
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Wil Myers went 1-3 with a walk in today's spring game, while leading off and playing RF.
Fantasy Impact: Myers is guaranteed a spot in the lineup. In what order is still a mystery to everyone. Game one Bud Black tried Maybin in the lead off spot, today it was Myers. It's going to take awhile to see how this plays out. Wil Myers will be a good fantasy player and should be drafted in all formats.
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Padres manager Bud Black on Friday listed Wil Myers as an option to hit leadoff. (Source: San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fantasy Impact: Without a prototypical leadoff hitter, the Padres will try to figure it out in the spring. Myers, Solarte, Venable, and Maybin all have a shot. Maybin is the only true base stealer, but he does not have a starting job yet. Myers does not steal much, but can get on base with his .324 OBP. Keep an eye on this one, because if Meyer leads off his projected RBI numbers will surely fall.
Two year stats from Wil Myers: 2014 : 6 HR, .222 BA, .320 SLG, .294 OBP ( One awful player) 2013: 13 HR, .293 BA, .478 SLG, .354 OBP ( AL Rookie of the Year) (Source: baseball-reference.com)
Fantasy Impact: What went wrong Wil? You let so many fantasy players down last year. We expected so much more. What we got was very much less. So did Tampa give up on you? Should we give up on you? I don’t think you are a one year wonder. Look you had great minor league numbers. You were a top prospect. Were you trying too hard at the plate? Then troubles got worse, you were out with a fractured wrist for two months. I think the San Diego staff will work with you and make you good again. I would watch spring training real close. If he is hitting over .300 BA then look at him as real nice sleeper for your draft. He could easily put numbers like he did in 2013. A low BA in the spring, then I would stay away.
The Padres made 2013 Rookie of the Year Wil Myers, one-third of their revamped outfield, available to media for the first time Tuesday. (Source: ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: Myers was consistently one of the top prospects throughout the minors, and burst on the scene in 2013, winning the Rookie of the Year. In 2014, he absolutely cratered, dropping over .200 points in OPS. There are rumors of Myers displaying a bad work ethic, and given that Myers has been traded twice in just over two years for an swiftly decreasing haul, it is likely that there is something going on behind the scenes with him. His upside is astronomical, so he's well worth a flier, but given his 2014 campaign, temper your expectations.
The Tampa Bay Rays were involved in a three team deal today, pending physicals, trading OF Wil Myers, C Ryan Hanigan, and minor leaguers to the Padres. Key players in return include OF Steven Souza from the Nationals, C Rene Rivera and RHP Burch Smith from the Padres. (Source: ESPN)
Fantasy Impact: OF Steve Souza, the 2014 AAA IL MVP, should have the most fantasy impact and will replace Myers in RF. He is considered a toolsy player, with the potential of a 15-20 HR and 20 SB season if he stays healthy. C Rene Rivera would only have value in deep 2 catcher leagues. P Burch Smith will likely spend most the season in the AAA Durham rotation.
