2018 Fantasy Baseball Rest of Season Notes

1. Mike Trout CF,DH - LAA

Once again, Trout is having a historically impressive season. With that said, Jose Ramirez has done enough this year that Trout is no longer the surefire number one pick for 2019. In fact, Mookie Betts is right on his tail too.

12 weeks ago

2. Mookie Betts CF,RF - BOS

Mookie is on pace for one of the best fantasy seasons of all time, with 50 homers, 40 stolen bases. 180 runs scored and a .364 batting average. Scratch that, the best ever. At this point, if you could trade Mike Trout for him, you ought to do it.

22 weeks ago

3. Nolan Arenado 3B - COL

As always, Arenado has been exceptional offensively. He may very well be playing himself into an MVP award despite the Rockies being set to make the playoffs. Somehow, there may be even more to come over the second half.

13 weeks ago

4. Max Scherzer SP - WSH

5. Jose Altuve 2B - HOU

Altuve has produced just 2 homers and 2 steals through a quarter of the season, and we know very well that both of those numbers will spike quickly. The batting average is almost certain to come up as well. Perhaps you can acquire him for far cheaper than he is worth via trade.

22 weeks ago

6. Bryce Harper CF,RF - WSH

The power is still there with Harper, but many are panicking about his .236 batting average. If that is you, stop and take a look at his .198 BABIP, then consider that with his exit velocities and launch angle, that average is entirely unsustainable. He will surely finish north of .270 for the season.

22 weeks ago

7. Manny Machado 3B,SS - LAD

It isn't recommended that you sell Machado high at this point. He is in a contract year and realizing his potential so this is likely not a fluke. Ride the improvement the rest of the season.

25 weeks ago

8. J.D. Martinez LF,RF,DH - BOS

It should be no surprise that Martinez is having such a tremendous season, he batted over .300 each of the past three seasons with more HR/PA than Giancarlo Stanton last year. As it stands now, he may be a top 5 fantasy baseball player overall.

22 weeks ago

9. Freddie Freeman 1B,3B - ATL

So long as Freeman doesn't end up with a flukey injury again this season, he should now be regarded as the top fantasy first basemen ahead of Rizzo, Votto and even Goldschmidt. Freeman should end with near 35 homers, 10 steals and a batting average well over .300.

16 weeks ago

10. Charlie Blackmon CF - COL

Blackmon has been nowhere near as useful this season as last year, but that doesn't mean his career is on the downward. There is still a chance he performs as the top overall fantasy baseball player over the second half just like he did for all of 2017.

12 weeks ago

11. Corey Kluber SP - CLE

12. Jose Ramirez 2B,3B - CLE

In case you have been living under a rock, Ramirez is having one of the greatest fantasy baseball seasons of all-time and may finish with 50 homers, 35 steals and a batting average over .300. If next year's drafts were today, he might go first overall even above Trout.

13 weeks ago

13. Paul Goldschmidt 1B - ARI

Goldschmidt has started the find his power stroke, but the steals have disappeared this season and his batting average is lacking. He is still a clear-cut top 20 fantasy player and top 3 first basemen, but no longer seems to be a first round talent.

16 weeks ago

14. Francisco Lindor SS - CLE

Lindor has been phenomenal this season and is showing no signs of slowing down. Don't be surprised if he finishes the year with a remarkable 45 homers along with much more from all of the other fantasy categories.

13 weeks ago

15. Trea Turner SS - WSH

Turner hasn't been the top five fantasy player many expected, but he may still finish with 20 homers and 40 steals, which clearly makes him no slouch. If he wants to return top 20 value, however, we will need to see the batting average soar over the second-half.

13 weeks ago

16. Giancarlo Stanton LF,RF,DH - NYY

Stanton has been a disappointment, but don't forget that Manny Machado and Anthony Rizzo had terrible starts to their 2017 seasons before bouncing back in a major way. Stanton will too so do not sell him low.

25 weeks ago

17. Carlos Correa SS - HOU

Correa wasn't doing a ton before he went on the DL, but keep in mind that he has MVP type upside at the plate. He should not be sold low and if you do not own him, don't hesitate to feel out the other owner to see if you can land him at a discount.

13 weeks ago

18. Justin Verlander SP - HOU

19. Joey Votto 1B - CIN

Votto's power hasn't quite picked up this season, as he is on pace for fewer than 20 homers. keep in mind, however, that he is notoriously a tremendous second-half player. You may be able to get him at a discount on the trade market.

16 weeks ago

20. Anthony Rizzo 1B,2B - CHC

Don't panic and sell Rizzo for half of what he is worth. Just take a look at how his season started last year and where his final numbers ended up and you'll feel significantly better about his slow start in 2018.

25 weeks ago

21. Jacob deGrom SP - NYM

22. Chris Sale SP - BOS

23. Clayton Kershaw SP - LAD

24. George Springer CF,RF,DH - HOU

Springer has been a disappointment to fantasy owners so you may be able to pick him up via trade before your league's deadline. While he might not hit 35 homers or bat .270, his second half expectactions are still that of a top 12 fantasy outfielder.

12 weeks ago

25. Kris Bryant 3B,RF - CHC

Bryant has not exactley been bad, but based on where fantasy owners selected him, they have to be kicking themselves. You'd have to think he will pick up some more homers in the second half, but even then he would still finish below 25.

13 weeks ago

26. Luis Severino SP - NYY

27. Andrew Benintendi LF,CF - BOS

Benintendi seems to be the only Boston hitter who isn't off to a great start. He will eventually get his numbers back on track, however, so don't start getting the idea to sell him.

25 weeks ago

28. Aaron Judge RF,DH - NYY

Judge is bound to hit about 40 homers with well over 100 runs and 100 RBIs. He is even stealing a few bases and keeping the batting average up around .280. If he can continue to do this the remainder of the year, we are looking at a first round pick next season.

12 weeks ago

29. Starling Marte LF,CF - PIT

Marte has hit the DL with an oblique strain and will likely miss a few weeks as a result. He has been phenomenal this season as part of the surprisingly great Pirates' offense. Expect more of the same when he returns.

22 weeks ago

30. Christian Yelich LF,CF,RF - MIL

Yelich may not be the greatest source of power, but he will finish the season with both 20 homers and 20 steals while batting over .300 and scoring over 100 runs. That is a top 10 outfielder without question and there is no sign of regression coming.

12 weeks ago

31. Noah Syndergaard SP - NYM

32. Cody Bellinger 1B,LF,CF - LAD

Bellinger has not had the most impressive start to the season, and while there is something to the sophomore slump theory, it is more likely that Bellinger will just heat up as the weather does. As of Mid-May, he is among the best buy-low candidates in all of fantasy baseball.

22 weeks ago

33. Jose Abreu 1B,DH - CWS

Abreu has slowed down a bit since his blazing start, but he is reliable enough that you can now consider him above players like Bellinger, Encarnacion and Hoskins who were all drafted ahead of him in fantasy leagues.

16 weeks ago

34. Alex Bregman 3B,SS - HOU

After starting incredibly slow for the second year in a row, Bregman has begun to turn his season around of late. He is among the best buy-low candidates in fantasy baseball right now and we can expect somewhere in the neighborhood of a 20/20 season with a useful batting average.

22 weeks ago

35. Rhys Hoskins 1B,LF - PHI

Hoskins has been nowhere close to the same player we saw at stretches in the second half last season. Rather, the batting average is lackluster and the power is merely mediocre. This is more in line with what you ought to expect the remainder of the season.

16 weeks ago

36. Brian Dozier 2B - LAD

There is a chance Dozier gets dealt before the deadline, most likely to the Brewers. If that were to happen, his stock would take a major leap forward, as the ballpark is better suited for power hitters and the lineup will help him generate more RBIs and runs.

13 weeks ago

37. Nelson Cruz RF,DH - SEA

Cruz is no longer at the top of his game, but that doesn't mean he has fallen off the table like Jose Bautista and others did. Rather, Cruz should still hit 35 homers with near 100 RBIs and a decent bating average.

12 weeks ago

38. Stephen Strasburg SP - WSH

39. Anthony Rendon 3B - WSH

Rendon has been missing time with a toe injury, but with the Nationals placing him on the DL, it seems as though they will not allow the issue to linger. Perhaps you can buy him low with his owner probably panicked.

25 weeks ago

40. Justin Upton LF,DH - LAA

Upton doesn't have much help in the Angels lineup outside of Trout and he won't help you in batting average at all, but chances are, you will gladly take 35 homers and 90 RBIs. That is what Upton should give you for this final stat-line this year.

12 weeks ago

41. Dee Gordon 2B,CF - SEA

Gordon is finally starting to bounce back, now bringing the average up to .280. By the end of the year, it may approach .300, which with 40+ steals would make him an excellent fantasy middle infielder, just not quite as much as we were all expecting.

13 weeks ago

42. Khris Davis LF,DH - OAK

Davis has the low batting average, like always, but is somehow on pace for 50 homers and 140 RBIs. Neither of those numbers will likely hold, but it goes without saying that he has been an incredibly useful fantasy asset thus far.

22 weeks ago

43. Carlos Carrasco SP - CLE

44. Zack Greinke SP - ARI

45. Aaron Nola SP - PHI

46. Gerrit Cole SP - HOU

47. Edwin Encarnacion 1B,DH - CLE

Typically, it makes no sense to sell a star who started their season slowly, but in this particular case it may actually be reasonable. At his old age, there is no guarantee he will bounceback so don't hesitate to feel out the trade market to see what you might be able to get.

25 weeks ago

48. Ozzie Albies 2B - ATL

Albies was a favorite breakout candidate by many in the fantasy, and while it looks great so far, he is almost certainly not going to keep up Carlos Correa type numbers for the full season. Expect him to fall back quite a bit, and maximize on his trade value if you are able.

25 weeks ago

49. Lorenzo Cain CF - MIL

Cain may remarkably finish the season with fewer than 50 RBIs and his 15 homer pace isn't anything to write home about, but he has been tremendous in the other three primary categories and for that, he should be regarded as a top 20 fantasy outfielder for now.

12 weeks ago

50. Marcell Ozuna LF - STL

As the weather heats up, so too will Ozuna's bat. Don't be quick to try getting rid of him via trade. However, if you don't own him, now is the time to try to pounce on a disappointed owners misfortune.

25 weeks ago

51. James Paxton SP - SEA

52. Jean Segura SS - SEA

The batting average has been exceptional from Segura and he may challenge for the league lead by the end of the season if he keeps it up. A 25 stolen base pace doesn't hurt either. At this rate, he looks to be a top 50 fantasy pick in next season's drafts.

13 weeks ago

53. Gary Sanchez C,DH - NYY

Although Sanchez is on the DL and hitting like garbage so far this season, the catcher position is such a wasteland in fantasy that he may still be the top catcher for the remainder of the season. Continue to start him regardless of your league settings when he returns.

16 weeks ago

54. Craig Kimbrel RP - BOS

55. A.J. Pollock CF - ARI

Pollock will miss around six weeks thanks to a thumb injury sustained from diving. This might be your opportunity to acquire a player who was on pace for a 40/35 season before the injury. He is among the top 15 fantasy players when he is healthy.

22 weeks ago

56. Kenley Jansen RP - LAD

Jansen is not going to lose his job so don't go picking up Josh Fields. You ought to be concerned, however, as his terrible performance may be a sign of something wrong with his arm. Sell him now if you still can for a good price.

25 weeks ago

57. Madison Bumgarner SP - SF

58. Xander Bogaerts SS - BOS

Many expected Bogaerts to be among the top players at the position this season, and while he hasn't been bad, there is no question that several have passed him up. If 2018 drafts were today, he'd merely be a fringe top 100 pick.

13 weeks ago

59. Eddie Rosario LF,CF,RF - MIN

If you are wondering whether or not you can trust what Rosario is doing so far, the answer is yes. He was exceptional last season and may not have come into his prime yet. We might see 30 homers, 15 steals and a batting average near .300 by the time the season closes.

22 weeks ago

60. Ronald Acuna LF,CF - ATL

Acuna has not been the world beater since his call up that everyone expected. He certainly hasn't been terrible, but if he continues to slide backward, be ready to make a trade offer to a disappointed owner. He's got loads of value the remainder of the season.

21 weeks ago

61. Josh Donaldson 3B,DH - CLE

Eventually Donaldson will be back on the field, likely by early August, and when he does return, don't expect the .230 batting average to continue. More likely, he will return to being a tremendous offensive asset, but maybe a step below what we've been used to seeing.

13 weeks ago

62. Javier Baez 2B,3B,SS - CHC

We've been waiting for the breakout for a few seasons and when it finally seemed like it might never come, Baez decided to break out. What he has been doing so far appears to be legitimate so don't attempt to sell him high.

25 weeks ago

63. Travis Shaw 3B - MIL

The batting average is merely mediocre for Shaw this season, but when he is on pace for 90 RBIs, 80 runs and 30 homers, you can forgive him for a minor annoyance in one category. His second half is likely to look similar to what we've seen so far.

13 weeks ago

64. Wil Myers 1B,LF,RF - SD

Myers has been on the DL most of the season, but is apparently back to good now. Let's not so quickly forget that his talent had many selecting him within the first 50 picks of fantasy drafts this spring. Don't hesitate to put a trade offer in to see if you can find a bargain.

16 weeks ago

65. Tommy Pham LF,CF - TB

Just because Pham is off to a killer start doesn't mean it is wise to sell him. This is what he did last year as well and he received MVP votes as a result. Get used to seeing Pham as one of the best fantasy outfielders in baseball.

25 weeks ago

66. Nicholas Castellanos 3B,RF - DET

Castellanos may not be in a good lineup, but his batted ball rates have been incredible. He may be worth acquiring via trade before the weather heats up and all these balls fly out of the yard.

25 weeks ago

67. Daniel Murphy 1B,2B - CHC

Daniel Murphy is back in the bigs now and is struggling but it shouldn't last too long. If you are in need of a middle infielder, put a feeler out there for Murphy, who his owner might not remember is Jose Altuve minus the steals in fantasy baseball.

13 weeks ago

68. Andrew McCutchen CF,RF - NYY

McCutchen has been a tremendous disappointment this season with a sub-standard batting average and lack of both steals and power. He may kick it into gear to close to season like we saw last year but he may not be a top 100 fantasy player any more.

22 weeks ago

69. Edwin Diaz RP - SEA

70. Trevor Story SS - COL

Story is not hitting for much in the way of batting average, but he is on pace for a 30/30 season which would be tremendous for a shortstop. Fantasy owners can deal with a batting average in the 240s with that kind of power/speed combo.

25 weeks ago

71. Whit Merrifield 1B,2B,CF,RF,DH - KC

It doesn't seem as though Merrifield will lead the league in stealing again this year, but 30 is a possibility, which paired with a .300 average and plenty of runs makes him a top 100 fantasy asset, just as he was expected to be heading into drafts.

13 weeks ago

72. Aroldis Chapman RP - NYY

73. Chris Archer SP - PIT

74. Carlos Martinez SP - STL

75. Eugenio Suarez 3B - CIN

Suarez has been one of the biggest breakout players over the last calendar year. This season, he is on pace for well over 100 RBIs, 30 homers and is batting .312. Whatever you do, don't even consider selling him high, since this is where his value will likely stay.

13 weeks ago

76. Eric Hosmer 1B - SD

Hosmer has been quite literally the worst offensive player in baseball for an extended period. He will surely turn it around, but is nowhere close to where he once was. He is on the fringe of being drop-worthy at this point.

14 weeks ago

77. Charlie Morton SP - HOU

78. Jose Berrios SP - MIN

Berrios had four terrible starts and still somehow has a WHIP under 1.00. He will kill your team every now and then, but he is also on the verge of becoming a true ace. Don't be afraid to start him each time out. It will pay off in the long run.

22 weeks ago

79. Mike Moustakas 3B,DH - MIL

While Moose isn't hitting for average, the power has shown up once again and he should end north of 30 homers. There is a chance for quite a bit more, however, if he were to be dealt at the deadline to a team with a ballpark more conducive to homers than Kansas City.

13 weeks ago

80. Jonathan Schoop 2B - MIL

Now that Schoop is back from injury, he should yet again be regarded as a top 100 overall player for the rest of the season. Sure, he has struggled in every part of the game, but that 13 homer pace is likely to end up around 25 with a respectable batting average.

22 weeks ago

81. Robbie Ray SP - ARI

Ray owners have been worried that even when Ray returns from his oblique injury that he will struggle again. The reason he was struggling, however, may have been because he was pitching through it. Try to buy low now before he bounces back.

21 weeks ago

82. Blake Snell SP - TB

83. Didi Gregorius SS - NYY

Gregorius has taken significant steps forward over his last 50 games, and the power seems legitimately here to stay. With that said, he still has some work to do before he catches the Seagers and Lindors of the first tier.

25 weeks ago

84. Trevor Bauer SP - CLE

85. Dallas Keuchel SP - HOU

86. Masahiro Tanaka SP - NYY

87. Michael Brantley LF,DH - CLE

While it never seems to last long, Brantley is healthy and when he is healthy, he should be owned in every league. He is a good bet to bat over .300 with both a hint of power and speed.

25 weeks ago

88. Kyle Hendricks SP - CHC

89. Mitch Haniger CF,RF - SEA

Haniger is beginning to slow down, but still on pace to hit 40 homers and bat near .300. Both should continue to see some regression, but there is no denying the fact that he is among the most improved hitters in baseball this season.

22 weeks ago

90. Jose Quintana SP - CHC

91. Ender Inciarte CF - ATL

Don't look now, but Ender is on pace for 15 homers and (jaw hits the floor) 70 stolen bases. All of this while batting a measly .264. That could very well improve to near .300 and when it does, Ender may just end up stealing near 80 bags.

22 weeks ago

92. Patrick Corbin SP - ARI

93. Odubel Herrera CF - PHI

Herrera has been unbelievable this season with a .361 batting average. That is almost certainly going to come down, but the power and speed may both improve too, leaving Herrera as a sure-fire top 80 fantasy player at this point.

22 weeks ago

94. Nomar Mazara LF,RF,DH - TEX

Mazara is gearing up for a comeback in a few weeks and when he returns, fantasy owners will get a four category contributor that can be played as a fourth outfielder every time he faces a right-handed pitcher.

12 weeks ago

95. Lance McCullers SP - HOU

96. Willson Contreras C - CHC

Contreras has seen his power disappear seemingly, but he is still hitting for average and playing most every day. That is enough to warrant starting him in every league considering the quality of the lineup he is in and the RBIs + runs that will come from being in it.

18 weeks ago

97. Elvis Andrus SS - TEX

Andrus is among the top buy low candidates. Granted, he is on the disabled list for another month or two, but based on how he began his season, you may find his owner to be impatient and far underestimate what he should do the remainder of the season.

25 weeks ago

98. DJ LeMahieu 2B - COL

LeMahieu's batting average hasn't quite been what we've grown used to seeing, but the power has improved and he could end up with both 15 homers and 10 steals this season. He is no longer a top 100 fantasy player but certainly one worth owning and starting in every league.

13 weeks ago

99. Joey Gallo 1B,3B,LF - TEX

If you are disappointed in what Gallo has done so far (.213 BA and 7 HR) then you clearly didn't know who he was when you drafted him. This 50 home run pace might stick for the season and I'll be no one will complain about his crummy batting average when that comes to pass.

25 weeks ago

100. Felipe Vazquez RP - PIT

101. Jake Arrieta SP - PHI

102. David Price SP,RP - BOS

There will always be injury concerns with Price, as is common with pitchers as they age. With that said, he just twirled a complete game with 8 strikeouts and clearly has enough left in the tank that you ought to hang onto him for now.

22 weeks ago

103. Justin Turner 3B - LAD

Turner is back with the Dodgers and batting in the middle of the order. This is no longer a top-tier offense like we've grown used to seeing, but he can still produce plenty of runs to go along with what will likely be one of the best batting averages in baseball.

22 weeks ago

104. Raisel Iglesias RP - CIN

105. Carlos Santana 1B,RF - PHI

You may not be impressed by Santa's lackluster batting average, but he is on pace for 25+ homers and nearly 100 RBIs and runs, so don't think for one second about moving him to your bench or even dropping him.

14 weeks ago

106. Rafael Devers 3B - BOS

Devers is on the DL for an unknown period of time, but based on how the Red Sox are playing and his tremendous upside, it seems likely they will give him plenty of time to get to 100% before returning. Don't be shocked if he misses most of August before getting back to Boston.

13 weeks ago

107. Cody Allen RP - CLE

108. Yu Darvish SP - CHC

109. J.T. Realmuto C,1B - MIA

Not only is Realmuto producing above and beyond Buster Posey, but he is doing so in a lineup with no protection. That could change shortly, as the Marlins are expected to sell him to a contender. Once he moves out of Miami's park and lineup, the stats could take off even more.

22 weeks ago

110. Buster Posey C,1B - SF

Posey is a good bet to bat around .300, as he has done to begin the season. With that being said, long gone are the days where he will hit more than 12 to 15 homers. At this point, he is nowhere close to the top fantasy catcher in baseball. In fact, he may not even be top 5 at this point in his career.

22 weeks ago

111. Scooter Gennett 2B,3B,LF - CIN

Scooter is back to pummeling baseballs after a difficult start. He is now batting well over .300 and on pace for 30 homers on the season. At this point, he needs to be owned and started in every league.

21 weeks ago

112. Alex Wood SP - LAD

113. Matt Carpenter 1B,2B,3B - STL

Carpenter started off terribly, but he is suddenly on fire and looks like the version of himself we grew used to seeing. Don't give up and drop him or sell him low, Carp is back and should be regarded as a top 12 second basemen from here on out.

21 weeks ago

114. Brad Hand RP - CLE

115. Jon Lester SP - CHC

116. Ryan Braun 1B,LF - MIL

Braun has not contributed this season as much as he has in past seasons, but he still provides enough power and speed to warrant owning in an injury-riddled league.

12 weeks ago

117. Matt Olson 1B,RF - OAK

Olson started heating up a few weeks ago and is now entirely on fire. He leads all of baseball in hard-hit percentage and could very well end the season with 40+ homers. Granted, the batting average won't be useful, but it should end up north of .230.

16 weeks ago

118. Sean Doolittle RP - WSH

119. Jameson Taillon SP - PIT

120. Rougned Odor 2B,DH - TEX

Odor may be continuing his struggles from last season, but he is nowhere close to being worthy of a drop. Last season his batting average was terrible, but middle infielders who hit 30 homers and steal 15 bases don't grow on trees.

25 weeks ago

121. Justin Smoak 1B,DH - TOR

Clearly what happened last season with Smoak's stats was a fluke, as he has proven substantial regression. He isn't the worst depth bat, but could certainly be unowned in standard sized leagues without regret.

14 weeks ago

122. Miles Mikolas SP - STL

When Mikolas came over, there were plenty of question marks, but he has passed the test with flying colors. The only question now is whether he will make the all-star team or not.

21 weeks ago

123. Wade Davis RP - COL

124. Shin-Soo Choo LF,RF,DH - TEX

Choo has been exceptional this season as we have seen for months at a time during his career. He will almost certainly not continue his current pace, however, so don't buy him as a top 20 outfielder, but if you own him, perhaps you can find a buyer who believes in him.

12 weeks ago

125. Kyle Schwarber LF - CHC

Schwarber is back to a crummy batting average after showing some life earlier in the year. He is still hitting dingers, however, and could end the season with around 35 plus 80/80 RBIs and runs. That is a combo any owner would be glad to have in their lineup every day.

12 weeks ago

126. Yasiel Puig RF - LAD

Puig is back on the DL, but should return shortly. When he does, expect much of the same, where he contributes in all five categories, but is merely mediocre in each one.

12 weeks ago

127. Mike Clevinger SP,RP - CLE

128. Blake Treinen RP - OAK

129. Kyle Seager 3B - SEA

Seager was so reliable and consistent for years, but at this point, it seems as though he won't return to that type of production. He is still worthy of a start every week, but it is time we admit that he is no longer a top 100 fantasy baseball player.

22 weeks ago

130. Adrian Beltre 3B,DH - TEX

Beltre is out again with another injury, and while he will return eventually, we ought to expect another soft-tissue DL stint at some point. His power seems to have disappeared, and while he will still be a source of batting average, we can't rely on him as a top 100 fantasy player any more.

22 weeks ago

131. Brandon Belt 1B,LF - SF

Belt has quietly been an exceptional fantasy asset this season. He is on pace for 40 homers while batting over .300 and while neither will likely keep up, he is a tremendous asset at this point.

22 weeks ago

132. Yoenis Cespedes LF - NYM

133. Ian Desmond 1B,LF - COL

Desmond may only be batting .175, but we have seen enough of him throughout his career to know that won't stick. The average will jump and 25 to 30 HR with about a dozen steals is a solid bet for his final line.

25 weeks ago

134. Brandon Morrow RP - CHC

135. David Peralta LF,RF - ARI

Peralta has bounced back well this year, batting .288 and on pace for 30 homers. He doesn't offer much else and shouldn't be played versus lefties, but is a reliable fifth outfielder for now.

12 weeks ago

136. Jose Martinez 1B,LF,RF - STL

If you were wondering if Martinez is the real deal, look no further than his batted ball data, which is among the elite hitters in baseball since he joined the Cardinals last season. You may actually still be able to trade for him at a discount compared to what he is worth.

25 weeks ago

137. Rich Hill SP - LAD

You couldn't sell Hill and his 6.20 ERA for anything right now, and it wouldn't be wise to buy someone with so many question marks. Chances are, however, that he will post a great stretch of three or four starts at some point. When he does, you'll have a chance to sell high and should take advantage of it.

22 weeks ago

138. J.A. Happ SP - NYY

139. Gleyber Torres 2B,SS - NYY

Now that Torres is called up, he should be owned in every single league. He's got a Michael Brantley type of offensive game to him, but will qualify at 2B, 3B and SS before long unlike Brantley. Torres may be a top 100 pick next season.

25 weeks ago

140. Adam Jones CF,DH - BAL

If Jones gets traded, we would likely see a big boost in runs and RBIs, as Baltimore's offense is just too lousy to support him in those categories. Otherwise, he remains a mediocre fourth outfielder in fantasy leagues.

12 weeks ago

141. Dylan Bundy SP - BAL

Bundy is so inconsistent thus far, and it seems as though he will be a frusterating one to own, but don't give up hope after three consecutive bad starts, it likely just means a handful of dominant ones are coming.

21 weeks ago

142. Zack Godley SP - ARI

143. Rick Porcello SP - BOS

144. Juan Soto LF,RF - WSH

After a scorching start, Soto has slowed down a bit. Still, he is batting over .300 as a teenager with a pro-rated 25 homer, 85/85 RBI/run pace. He should still fade a little more, but is no doubt a top 30 fantasy outfielder already and destined to be one of the best in baseball someday soon.

12 weeks ago

145. Justin Bour 1B - PHI

While you might not want to play Bour every day, he is an excellent streamer against almost any righty pitcher, or if you have deeper benches, you can use him in those situations so no one else can beat you to the punch.

14 weeks ago

146. Cesar Hernandez 2B - PHI

Year in and year out, Hernandez goes overlooked in fantasy baseball and this season is no different. He is on pace for 15 homers and 25 steals with a quality batting average and well over 100 runs. Don't hesitate to start him, and if you are able, put in a trade offer in case his owner is sleeping.

13 weeks ago

147. Ryan Zimmerman 1B - WSH

Zimmerman has started the season with lousy statistics, but his batted ball rates are through the roof. This tells us that his numbers will emerge sooner or later. Don't give up on him yet. As long as he stays hea;thy, he should be owned and started everywhere.

25 weeks ago

148. Michael Conforto LF,CF,RF - NYM

Conforto is nowhere near who he once was. Perhaps the shoulder is still an issue, but whatever it is, he can't be rostered until he starts batting .250 or hitting homers.

12 weeks ago

149. Adam Eaton LF,CF,RF - WSH

It is now to the point where Eaton has been back long enough that we should have seen power or speed if it was going to come. Granted, he will still be a significant help in terms of batting average while scoring some runs, but is no longer a top 100 overall player.

12 weeks ago

150. Luis Castillo SP - CIN

Don't look now, but Castillo has now gone 18 innings with a 3.00 ERA and 22 strikeouts over his past three starts. The underlying numbers indicated that this was inevitable, so don't think of it as a fluke. In fact, you may still be able to buy him as a discount considering his ERA is still 6.02. He is a top 35 pitcher the rest of the way with considerable upside.

22 weeks ago

151. Jack Flaherty SP - STL

When Alex Reyes was announced a starter upon his return, it seemed that Flaherty would be sent back down, but he is just pitching too well to lose his job. At this point, it seems that Luke Weaver is on the chopping block at that Flaherty will stay in the rotation.

21 weeks ago

152. Tim Anderson SS - CWS

Tim Anderson is not only stealing bases at an elite clip, but he has had a bit of a power surge this season. It has come at the expensive of his batting average, but with his 20 HR, 50 SB rate, Anderson has become a top 10 fantasy shortstop.

25 weeks ago

153. Brett Gardner LF,CF - NYY

Gardner isn't much help in any one category, but if you need a warm body while one of your fantasy starters is on the bench, he is useful enough in all five categories to warrant a roster spot.

12 weeks ago

154. Gregory Polanco LF,RF - PIT

Polanco's batting average has been dreadful and he no longer steals bases, but the other three categories have all been plus so you should still be starting him as a fourth fantasy outfielder.

12 weeks ago

155. Andrelton Simmons SS - LAA

Not only is Simmons the best defender in all of baseball, but his offense has developed into a strong second-tier type of player. He is on pace for 15 homers and 20 steals to go with a tremendous batting average. That .342 line won't keep up all year, but .300 is a legitimate possibility.

22 weeks ago

156. Sean Newcomb SP - ATL

Newcomb has been sensational, especially over his last three scoreless starts. You may be tempted to "sell high" on him at this point, but it is not exactly a move we stand behind. What you are seeing of Newcomb is more than likely the real deal. He is a top 25 starting pitcher and should be regarded as such on the trade market.

22 weeks ago

157. Chris Taylor 2B,SS,LF,CF - LAD

Taylor has not been as solid fantasy wise as last year, but the Dodgers still have him batting lead-off and are clearly expecting the numbers to bounceback toward where they were last season.

25 weeks ago

158. Jake Lamb 3B - ARI

Lamb hasn't been playing because of a mild elbow injury, but that doesn't mean you should consider dropping him. He will be back in no time and when he does, the bat should wake up enough to be a fantasy asset once again.

25 weeks ago

159. Yoan Moncada 2B - CWS

Moncada's surface level statistics are not where fantasy owners would want them to be, but he has the highest average exit velocity in all of baseball. Hang onto him and if you can, buy him low before the numbers begin to catch up to the batted ball data.

25 weeks ago

160. Nick Markakis RF - ATL

While Markakis may still be batting over .300, he has come crashing back down to earth over the past month. He can still be started in every league, but is no longer a top 30 fantasy outfielder.

12 weeks ago

161. Evan Gattis C,DH - HOU

Gattis is batting under .200 with limited power through a quarter of the season, but the Astros are still running him out there every day. That should tell you that there is still plenty of hope for him in fantasy, considering Houston has so many other options they could use instead. Expect a bounceback beginning any day now.

22 weeks ago

162. Corey Knebel RP - MIL

163. Billy Hamilton CF - CIN

Hamilton has been so bad that even the lowly Reds have him batting 9th. If he continues at this rate, which is in the realm of possibilities, Hamilton may finally lose his starting job. You can't drop him yet, but try to sell him if you are still able.

25 weeks ago

164. Jeurys Familia RP - OAK

165. Robinson Cano 2B - SEA

After breaking his hand, we sound after found out that Cano was dropping his appeal for an 80 game suspension. If you can afford to hold him on the DL for that long, he will have 40 games of quality baseball for you at the end of the season.

22 weeks ago

166. Jesus Aguilar 1B - MIL

You may not have noticed, but Aguilar has quietly been one of the best hitters in the National League. His OPS is nearing 1.000 and while statcast data indicates some regression, even a large drop off would leave him as a surefire fantasy starter.

16 weeks ago

167. Gio Gonzalez SP - MIL

168. Shohei Ohtani SP,DH - LAA

169. Max Muncy 1B,2B,3B,LF,RF - LAD

Muncy has cooled down, but still has an absurd 15 homers in 157 at bats thus far. He ought to be started every day regardless of the matchup unless he turns into a dud for a full month. At this point, there is just too much potential to bench him.

16 weeks ago

170. Matt Kemp LF,RF - LAD

Kemp won't hit 30 homers anymore and the speed is completely gone, but batting .280+ is definitely in the cards. With that said, if you own him, don't hesitate to see what you can get for him on the trade market.

25 weeks ago

171. Jonathan Gray SP - COL

172. Josh Bell 1B - PIT

Although Bell has shown enough flashes for fantasy owners to keep an eye on him, the production has been downright awful with a subpar batting average and virtually no power. For now, he ought to remain a free agent.

14 weeks ago

173. Kenta Maeda SP - LAD

174. Sean Manaea SP - OAK

175. Roberto Osuna RP - HOU

176. Byron Buxton CF - MIN

Prior to his trip to the DL for migraines, Buxton was off to a dreadful start at the plate but on pace for well over 40 stolen bases. So long as he can get healthy and maintain his health, he should be a top 80 fantasy player.

25 weeks ago

177. Salvador Perez C,DH - KC

Salvador Perez is a top five fantasy hitter now that he has returned from his trip to the disabled list. You can expect him to continue contributing in the power department this season.

25 weeks ago

178. Bradley Boxberger RP - ARI

179. Aaron Hicks LF,CF,RF - NYY

180. Michael Fulmer SP - DET

181. Luke Weaver SP - STL

It seemed for a while as though Weaver might be destined for the bullpen with Wainwright returning and Reyes coming shortly. Now that Waino is out for 60 days and Weaver is pitching better, he ought to still be owned in very single league.

21 weeks ago

182. Mike Foltynewicz SP - ATL

183. Cole Hamels SP - CHC

It seemed for a while that Hamels' career might be on the last wheel, but he appears to have reinvented himself this year. He looks terrific so this shouldn't be regarded as some short-term fluke.

21 weeks ago

184. Ken Giles RP - TOR

185. Arodys Vizcaino RP - ATL

186. Matt Chapman 3B - OAK

Many expected Chapman to hit north of 30 homers, but at this rate, he would be lucky to surpass 20. That won't cut it, nor will his 55 RBI pace and .250 average. If you are desperate, he isn't a bad option, but chances are, your waiver wire has stronger choices at the hot corner.

13 weeks ago

187. Delino DeShields LF,CF - TEX

188. Josh Hader RP - MIL

Hader has no chance at getting save opportunities because the Brewers insist on using him in the Andrew Miller role. With that being said, he needs to be owned and used in every league, as he offers virtually the same profile as Miller.

25 weeks ago

189. Ian Happ 2B,3B,LF,CF,RF - CHC

Many are likely wondering if Happ should be dropped, but the answer is a definite no. He has been losing some playing time to Albert Almora, but that shouldn't last long. He has tremendous power and should contribute across the board.

25 weeks ago

190. Corey Dickerson LF,DH - PIT

Dickerson has been an easy player to overlook since he left Colorado for some reason, but the matter of the fact is that he has continued to produce. He may not swat 30 homers, but the batting average will be around .300 and he has sufficient power and speed.

22 weeks ago

191. Paul DeJong 2B,SS - STL

DeJong is out for a few weeks after getting hit by a pitch. When he returns, we ought to expect similar production to what we have been seeing. The batting average is likely to come down from .260, but there will be homers galore.

21 weeks ago

192. Wilson Ramos C,DH - PHI

Ramos is back to hitting how he was prior to his injury. He is a strong source of batting average and provides enough power that he just might be among the top five catchers in fantasy baseball at this point.

18 weeks ago

193. Walker Buehler SP,RP - LAD

What we are seeing from Buehler is the real deal. He may not pitch 150 innings, but when he goes, he is a top 25 pitcher with the eventual upside to compete for Cy Young awards. He should be started regardless of the matchup or ballpark.

22 weeks ago

194. Nick Pivetta SP - PHI

195. Yulieski Gurriel 1B,3B,DH - HOU

By this point, we know Gourriel won't help much in the power department, but a .300+ batting average and plenty of runs and RBIs to accompany it is a more than sufficient combination.

14 weeks ago

196. Yonder Alonso 1B - CLE

Alonso has slowed down from what we saw last season, but has enough power and a decent enough batting average to justify owning if you are in a tough spot from injuries.

14 weeks ago

197. Yadier Molina C - STL

Yadi is back with St. Louis and even though he is old, he still bats toward the middle of an impressive lineup. He will get plenty of RBI opportunities and somehow has more power now than ever before.

18 weeks ago

198. Yasmani Grandal C - LAD

Grandal was expected to split time with Austin Barnes but Yasmani was so good at plate in Spring Training that he appears to have won the job outright. It has only helped that Grandal has been the best offensive catcher thus far.

25 weeks ago

199. Ross Stripling SP,RP - LAD

200. Avisail Garcia RF - CWS

201. Ian Kinsler 2B - BOS

The batting average is dreadful, but Kinsler is offering both power and speed to offset the difficulties getting on base. He is by no means an ideal starting second basemen in fantasy, but you could certainly do worse.

13 weeks ago

202. Miguel Sano 1B,3B,DH - MIN

Sano clearly has substantial potential, but apparently he needed to refocus in the minor leagues. Based on what we've been seeing, you can expect him up in no time, at which point he will be a worthwhile flier.

14 weeks ago

203. Adam Duvall 1B,LF - ATL

204. Marcus Semien SS - OAK

Semien hasn't exactly hit for the same pop as we grew used to seeing, but his batting average has improved in what seems to be a trade-off. He is still a solid source of power and speed, plus this improved A's offense will provide your fantasy lineup plenty of runs and RBIs from Semien.

22 weeks ago

205. Eduardo Escobar 2B,3B,SS,DH - ARI

Escobar developed power this season and may just finish the year with 25 homers and a bunch of RBIs to go with it. The underlying metrics do not suggest that this is a fluke, so don't hesitate to start him with confidence as the batting average is sufficient too.

13 weeks ago

206. Trey Mancini 1B,LF - BAL

Mancini has taken a far enough step backwards this season that he is at risk of losing his starting job on the Orioles. That should tell you everything you need to know about his fantasy status.

14 weeks ago

207. Manuel Margot CF - SD

Now that Margot is off the DL, we can expect to see his batting average climb to well above .135. He offers both power and speed upside, but no one will blame you if you cut ties with him for now.

25 weeks ago

208. Brandon Nimmo LF,CF,RF - NYM

Nimmo was sensational to begin the season, but has cooled off. In OBP leagues, he is still a must-start every day, but as it is now in standard leagues, he is a middle of the road in all five categories so you can take him or leave him.

12 weeks ago

209. Jay Bruce 1B,RF - NYM

This season, Bruce has seen his power entirely disappear. Without that, he offers virtually nothing in fantasy leagues because his batting average is a big negative.

14 weeks ago

210. Miguel Andujar 3B,DH - NYY

When Andujar was called up, it seemed like only a matter of time before Torres took his job, but he is absolutely mashing and until that changes, he's got the job on lock down. Grab him now if he is still available.

25 weeks ago

211. Kevin Gausman SP - ATL

212. Greg Bird 1B - NYY

Bird is rehabbing now and should be back with the big league club by June. When he returns to the lineup, he has significant potential, but it may be wise to sell him as soon as he starts raking, considering he hasn't been able to stay healthy for even a few months at any point in his career.

22 weeks ago

213. Chase Anderson SP - MIL

214. Eric Thames 1B,LF,RF - MIL

While Thames hasn't been as superb as last season, he is still a worthwhile player to roster in standard leagues. He should end up with 20+ homers, double digit steals and a mediocre batting average.

14 weeks ago

215. Domingo Santana RF - MIL

Santana has been among the most frusterating players to own thus far and has even been dropped in a bunch of leagues. If he is available in yours, don't hesitate to spend the number one waiver wire priority on him, as he is a near-lock to hit 25 HR with near 10 SB and a quality batting average.

25 weeks ago

216. Sonny Gray SP - NYY

217. Ryon Healy 1B,3B,DH - SEA

It may not exactly be exciting to own and roster Healy, but he should hit 30 homers this season with 80 RBIs and the .240 batting average isn't low enough to justify leaving him on the waiver wire. If you need some power, don't hesitate to add him.

13 weeks ago

218. C.J. Cron 1B,DH - TB

Cron has substantial power and should have no trouble finishing the year with over 30 homers. With that said, the batting average is a touch below par so he isn't a sure-fire starter in every league.

14 weeks ago

219. Andrew Miller RP - CLE

220. Max Kepler CF,RF - MIN

Kepler has had an impressive start to the season and it may only be the beginning of a real breakout. Kepler has great tools and has yet to realize his full potential.

25 weeks ago

221. Stephen Piscotty RF - OAK

The overall numbers for Piscotty at this point in the season haven't been great, but over the past month, he has kicked it into gear and may just stick here with a strong batting average and a sufficient number of homers, RBIs and runs.

12 weeks ago

222. Steven Souza RF - ARI

223. Keone Kela RP - PIT

224. Marcus Stroman SP - TOR

Stroman had been the model of consistency and durability to begin his career, but this year he has been downright dreadful. His 7.71 ERA and 1.71 WHIP both indicated that he may have been pitching injured so it was no surprise when he went on the DL with shoulder fatigue. He can be cut, but if you have a deep bench, feel free to hold onto him incase the DL stint gets him back to good.

22 weeks ago

225. Maikel Franco 3B - PHI

It seemed like it might never happen, but Franco's bat has finally woken up over the past month to a clip of batting .360 with an OPS over 1.000. It may not be here to stay, but if he is somehow available in your league, act now before it is too late.

13 weeks ago

226. Jonathan Villar 2B,CF - BAL

Villar's speed hasn't been as impressive two date as it was two years ago when he stole 60+ bags, but the batting average is where we were hoping it would be and 30+ steals and double digit homers would put him well beyond his ADP expected value.

25 weeks ago

227. Jed Lowrie 2B,3B - OAK

Lowrie is not a star, nor are his numbers sustainable over a full year. It is possible, of course, that he is in fact much better than he has been in the past. If you can, sell him high while he is still mashing.

25 weeks ago

228. Josh Reddick LF,CF,RF - HOU

229. Asdrubal Cabrera 2B,3B,SS - PHI

You can say what you want about Cabrera's hot start, but we have seen him long enough in the bigs to know that he is not a .320 hitter. The 25 homer pace might be legitimate, but that batting average is going to come down before long.

22 weeks ago

230. Evan Longoria 3B - SF

You may feel tempted to drop Longoria as he is having a rough go to begin his season and is obviously toward the end of his career, but he has been so good for so long that you've got to give him at least until Memorial Day.

25 weeks ago

231. Garrett Richards SP - LAA

232. Kelvin Herrera RP - WSH

233. Teoscar Hernandez LF,RF - TOR

Teoscar is one of these old Astros' prospects who raked in the minors and never received enough attention. He can stick in the big leagues as a fringe fantasy outfielder in the mold of a Jackie Bradley.

25 weeks ago

234. Tanner Roark SP - WSH

235. Michael Wacha SP - STL

Wacha may not be as overpowering as he once was, and he is a little boring to own, but you can't argue with the results. He has been phenomenal and is at no risk to lose his job when Alex Reyes returns to the rotation in two weeks.

21 weeks ago

236. Johnny Cueto SP - SF

237. Andrew Heaney SP - LAA

238. Bud Norris SP,RP - STL

Greg Holland is back and pitching much better all of a sudden, but so long as Norris continues to excel as the Cardinals closer, there is no reason to expect them to give the job back to Holland.

25 weeks ago

239. Carlos Rodon SP - CWS

240. Jose Peraza 2B,SS - CIN

You won't be jumping for joy if Peraza is on your fantasy team, but he is certainly doing his part with a 30 steals pace, solid .290 average and plenty of runs. Continue to start him with confidence the rest of the year.

13 weeks ago

241. Shane Greene RP - DET

242. Tyson Ross SP - STL

Many were wondering when Ross started pitching well if it was a fluke with his inevitable demise on the way. It was a correct question, but Ross has answered it with a resounding "no". It seems as though we can trust him at this point.

21 weeks ago

243. Miguel Cabrera 1B,DH - DET

244. Tyler Skaggs SP - LAA

You may be wondering if Skaggs is a fluke or due for regression. The answers are no and no. This is a former top 10 prospect with plenty of skill. He may never be a Cy Young contender, but we may be looking at a very good #2.

22 weeks ago

245. Vince Velasquez SP - PHI

246. Carlos Gonzalez RF - COL

Don't be so quick to give up on Car-Go. Keep in mind that he was a top 50 pick in fantasy drafts last year for a reason. Plus, he heated up over the second-half last year to bat over .300. We ought to expect something similar from the Rockies' outfielder in 2018.

22 weeks ago

247. Hector Neris RP - PHI

248. Kyle Gibson SP - MIN

You may feel hesitant to believe in what Gibson has done this far, and who could blame you after a handful of mediocre years to start his career. All of the underlying numbers indicate that he production this far has been the real deal. He is a top 50 SP from this point on.

22 weeks ago

249. Fernando Rodney RP - OAK

250. Blake Parker RP - LAA

251. Eduardo Rodriguez SP - BOS

252. Jeimer Candelario 3B - DET

The underlying numbers indicate that Candelario has much more to offer than his subpar batting average. Add in the mediocre power he offers and you've got a waiver wire option if your usual third basemen goes to the DL or isn't doing the job well enough.

13 weeks ago

253. Jeff Samardzija SP - SF

254. Dexter Fowler CF,RF - STL

Fowler is still batting under .200, but both the power and speed are in place and we can be virtually certain the average will come up north of .260 in no time. Don't drop him, just ride this slump out.

25 weeks ago

255. Danny Duffy SP - KC

256. Todd Frazier 3B - NYM

Frazier is expected to come off the DL within the next few weeks, but when he does, don't scramble to pick him up. Not only is the batting average a disaster, but his power has apparently disappeared off the face of the earth. Just wait and see with him at this point.

13 weeks ago

257. Alex Colome RP - SEA

Colome should straighten out his ratios a bit in the coming weeks and his job is safe, but there is still a possibility that the Rays trade him to be the setup man for some other team before long.

25 weeks ago

258. Starlin Castro 2B - MIA

While the power isn't quite what we've seen in the past from Castro, his batting average is above .290 and the homers/RBIs could see a major uptick if the Marlins deal him to a team with a much better offensive ballpark than Miami.

13 weeks ago

259. Josh Harrison 2B,3B,LF - PIT

260. Zach Britton RP - NYY

Britton is available in 50% of leagues right now. If this is your league, stop what you are doing and pick him up now. He is among the best DL stashes in fantasy baseball and will be back before you know it.

25 weeks ago

261. Julio Teheran SP - ATL

262. Chris Devenski RP - HOU

Devenski won't finish the season with 20 saves, but he should get more than a handful plus all of the help he offers in the ratio categories and strikeouts. He ought to be owned in every league.

25 weeks ago

263. Seranthony Dominguez SP,RP - PHI

264. Jake Junis SP - KC

265. Kevin Pillar CF - TOR

266. Kevin Kiermaier CF - TB

267. Drew Pomeranz SP - BOS

268. Eduardo Nunez 2B,3B,SS,LF,DH - BOS

269. Yangervis Solarte 2B,3B,SS - TOR

Solarte may be a no-name player to you, but most hitters formerly from the Padres are until they make their way into a hitter's park like Toronto. The power is for real and here to stay so feel free to scoop him up if you need an infielder.

25 weeks ago

270. Kyle Barraclough RP - WSH

Barraclough has not been the best reliever in baseball, but he may be the next in line to get a closers job. Ziegler is not pitching all that well and Barraclough may be the best reliever in the Marlins' pen.

25 weeks ago

271. Mitch Moreland 1B - BOS

Moreland will never hit 40 homers or bat .300, but as it stands now, he may just be headed to the all-star game in July. The Red Sox' first basemen is a quality fantasy asset through and through so don't go selling high on him or panicking if he has a slump.

16 weeks ago

272. Michael Taylor CF - WSH

273. Mike Zunino C - SEA

Zunino is starting to heat up, and while the batting average is never going to be sufficient, the power will make up for it enough that he warrants being owned in 12 or 14 team leagues.

18 weeks ago

274. Jackie Bradley CF,RF - BOS

275. A.J. Minter RP - ATL

Vizcaino may only have one save to his name, but he has been quite good for the Braves thus far. Minter may have more upside, but until the job is lost, you can expect Minter to remain as a non-closer.

25 weeks ago

276. Brad Brach RP - ATL

277. Brandon Crawford SS - SF

Crawford was struggling for quite some time and even dropped in a number of leagues as a result, but he suddenly hit a hot streak and now sees a batting average over .290. While that may not stay for long, the power should begin to return as ballparks start heating up over the summer.

22 weeks ago

278. Shane Bieber SP - CLE

279. Kole Calhoun RF - LAA

280. Addison Russell SS - CHC

Addison Russell has not had a great offensive start to his season with just 1 homer and 1 steal through 40 games. Both of those numbers should rise, however, so don't be so quick to release him quite yet.

22 weeks ago

281. Randal Grichuk LF,CF,RF - TOR

Grichuk is batting under .100 and you might be disgusted with him as a result, but if you take one look at his batted ball data, you'll quickly realize that he is worth picking up right now because a resurgence is on the way any day now.

25 weeks ago

282. Scott Kingery 2B,3B,SS - PHI

Kingery has been downright dreadful after a nice start. At this point, it seems like only a matter of time before he is sent back to the minor leagues to figure out his issues. You can safely drop Kingery in standard leagues at this point.

21 weeks ago

283. Marwin Gonzalez 1B,2B,3B,SS,LF - HOU

Marwin was a major surprise last season, but has been useless for fantasy teams this year despite his multi-position eligibility. Leave him on the waivers for now.

14 weeks ago

284. Joey Lucchesi SP - SD

285. Jorge Soler RF,DH - KC

Soler is starting to play more and more. The batting average has been a nice surprise but the real calling card will be in the power department which hasn't yet taken off yet. If he starts, expect 25+ bombs from Soler.

25 weeks ago

286. Francisco Cervelli C - PIT

287. Dansby Swanson SS - ATL

Swanson is a plenty talented player, but the offensive side of his game hasn't showed up quite yet so be careful to not add him based on name alone. He is only worth rostering in NL-only leagues or if you are deseperate.

13 weeks ago

288. Logan Morrison 1B,DH - MIN

Morrison may have knocked a billion homers last season, but the power has faded enough that you can no longer justify rostering his sub-200 batting average.

14 weeks ago

289. Orlando Arcia SS - MIL

290. Bradley Zimmer CF - CLE

Zimmer had an unbelievably bad start, but is starting to heat up. The batting average may not end above .250, but both power and plenty of speed make him still worth owning in all leagues.

25 weeks ago

291. Mike Soroka SP - ATL

The Braves have been careful with their youngster, allowing him to pitch just 14.2 innings through three starts. He has held his own and should continue to get starts at the big league level. His command is impeccable, but his ceiling will be limited by an innings cap and lack of strikeout stuff. Think of him as another Julio Teheran or Michael Wacha.

22 weeks ago

292. Marco Gonzales SP - SEA

293. Dellin Betances RP - NYY

294. Hunter Strickland RP - SF

Strickland has pitched well enough that he just might keep the job when Melancon comes back off the DL. Don't count on it, but hang onto him until he officially loses the closer role.

25 weeks ago

295. Matt Davidson 1B,3B,DH - CWS

Davidson has cooled down, especially of late, but you shouldn't even be contimplating him as a drop option. He is still on pace for 45 homers and 100 RBIs. You can deal with a sub-par batting average with that type of power.

22 weeks ago

296. Zack Cozart 2B,3B,SS - LAA

With Cozart now out of the Great American Ballpark, it should come as no surprise that his regression has been significant. He is on the fringe of being worth owning in standard leagues.

25 weeks ago

297. Jason Kipnis 2B,CF,DH - CLE

Kipnis is worth owning when he is hot, and as it stands now, he is seeing the ball extremely well at the plate. Don't hesitate, however, to drop him as soon as he starts to fade again, because it seems to be inevitable.

13 weeks ago

298. Kendrys Morales 1B,DH - TOR

Morales is nothing special in any one category, but he also won't kill you in batting average and has enough power to justify owning if you are desperate.

14 weeks ago

299. Archie Bradley RP - ARI

300. Jake Bauers 1B,LF - TB

If you think Carlos Santana is worth owning, then you ought to scoop up Jake Bauers, who should be virtually the same type of fantasy player. The batting average isn't great, but he'll help in three other categories.

14 weeks ago

301. Scott Schebler CF,RF - CIN

302. Chris Davis 1B - BAL

Not only is Chris Davis having a dreadful season, but he is quite literally producing the single worst season in major league history. Do not even consider picking him up for a second.

14 weeks ago

303. Jacob Faria SP - TB

Faria is struggling with his command enough that his season-long ERA is now above 5.00. There will be some great starts mixed in between, but for now, he needs to be regarded as a streamer only until he straightens those issues out.

22 weeks ago

304. Zack Wheeler SP - NYM

305. Freddy Peralta SP - MIL

You saw Peralta's debut with 13 strikeouts, and while he was phenomenal in the minor leagues (160 Ks in 120 IP last season), there are some concerns as well. He could stand to improve his command a great deal. Think of him as a rookie year Jose Berrios. Loads of potential, but more than likely a disaster waiting to happen.

22 weeks ago

306. Ryan McMahon 1B,2B,3B - COL

McMahon has struggled in his few opportunities, but if he should finally get everyday chances, he would be a top 200 fantasy player. Right this moment, he is playing more terrible baseball in the minors, however, so it doesn't seem likely to happen this season.

21 weeks ago

307. Kirby Yates RP - SD

308. Welington Castillo C - CWS

309. Albert Pujols 1B,DH - LAA

Pujols will never provide 40+ homers and a .290 batting average again, but 30 homers is possible with 90+ RBIs and his batting average certainly won't kill you. There are far worse pickups.

14 weeks ago

310. Hyun-Jin Ryu SP - LAD

311. Mallex Smith LF,CF,RF - TB

Mallex is a reliable source for batting average, runs and especially stolen bases so long as Keirmaier is out of the Rays' lineup. He stole as many as 80 bases in the minor leagues one season.

25 weeks ago

312. Sergio Romo SP,RP - TB

313. Hector Rondon RP - HOU

314. Steven Matz SP - NYM

315. Tim Beckham 2B,3B,SS - BAL

316. Mark Trumbo RF,DH - BAL

317. Jedd Gyorko 1B,2B,3B,SS - STL

Jedd Gyorko was passed up by Jose Martinez in Spring Training, but that doesn't mean he is out for the count. Rather, he is getting plenty of at-bats all over the infield and just might take over full-time at 2nd base if Kolten Wong continues to struggle.

25 weeks ago

318. Austin Meadows LF,CF,RF - TB

319. Lance Lynn SP - NYY

320. Greg Holland RP - WSH

Even if Greg Holland begins pitching well again at some point, there is no expecation that Bud Norris is going to just hand over the closer job. Think of Holland as a long shot at getting double-digit saves this season.

21 weeks ago

321. Tyler Glasnow SP,RP - TB

Glasnow has had a few implosions, but he still needs to be owned if you've got fairly deep bench. His upside is through the roof and let's not forget that he was the best pitcher in the minors last season. It may only be a matter of time until he rejoins the Pirates rotation where he could take off.

25 weeks ago

322. Reynaldo Lopez SP - CWS

Lopez has been unbelievable over the first quarter of the season. While he hasn't yet slowed down, all underlying factors indicate that we can expect some jumps north in the ratio department. With that said, he is without a doubt a quality pitcher and should not be cut if he begins to struggle for a stretch.

22 weeks ago

323. Danny Salazar SP - CLE

There is a chance that Salazar comes back in June. While he may be shaky upon return, he needs to be owned now in every league, if he isn't already. Salazar was well within the top 10 pitchers during the 2nd half last season and is the rare pickup that could give you a major boost the rest of the season.

21 weeks ago

324. Joe Musgrove SP,RP - PIT

325. Joakim Soria RP - MIL

326. Nathan Eovaldi SP - BOS

327. Mark Melancon RP - SF

328. Willie Calhoun LF - TEX

Calhoun was expected by many to begin the season in the big leagues, but that wasn't in the cards. With how he has been playing in the minors, it may not be until the all-star break when we finally get to see him in Arlington.

25 weeks ago

329. Chad Green RP - NYY

Chad Green is right up there with the best relief pitchers in baseball. He doesn't offer anything in terms of saves, but needs to be owned and used in every league.

25 weeks ago

330. German Marquez SP - COL

331. Matt Adams 1B,LF - STL

Matt Adams is tearing the cover off again, but don't think for one second that we haven't seen this act multiple times before. Adams has proven to be one of the streakiest hitters in baseball. If you have him, sell him now before his fantasy stock inevitably comes crashing back down to earth.

22 weeks ago

332. Domingo German SP,RP - NYY

333. Lewis Brinson LF,CF - MIA

334. Jake Odorizzi SP - MIN

335. Trevor Cahill SP,RP - OAK

336. Caleb Smith SP,RP - MIA

337. Lucas Giolito SP - CWS

338. Adam Ottavino RP - COL

Ottavino has been a dominator thus far, but let's try not to get too excited about a non-closer in Coors Field. The strikeouts might stick around, but those ratios are about to take a beating one of these days.

25 weeks ago

339. Christian Villanueva 3B - SD

Villanueva has quickly become one of the top breakout players of the year. While it is unlikely to continue at the rate he is going, is seems quite clear that he is well worth starting every week for the remainder of the season.

25 weeks ago

340. David Dahl LF,CF,RF - COL

Dahl is not playing against lefties, but versus righties, the Rockies have him batting in the middle of the order. I shouldn't need to tell you that this is extremely promising for a former top prospect who can contribute in all five categories. He needs to be owned in every league.

22 weeks ago

341. Brad Peacock SP,RP - HOU

Don't be so quick to give up on Peacock, just because he isn't starting doesn't mean he isn't extremely useful. Relievers who pile up the Ks and help in both ratio categories while qualifying as a starting pitcher are a rare breed.

25 weeks ago

342. Fernando Romero SP,RP - MIN

343. Brian McCann C - HOU

344. Will Smith SP,RP - SF

345. Ryan Tepera RP - TOR

346. Harrison Bader LF,CF,RF - STL

347. Raul Adalberto Mondesi 2B,SS - KC

348. Kyle Freeland SP,RP - COL

349. Aaron Sanchez SP - TOR

350. Leonys Martin CF,RF - CLE

351. Junior Guerra SP,RP - MIL

352. David Robertson RP - NYY

353. Ervin Santana SP - MIN

354. Franchy Cordero LF,CF - SD

Franchy has a serious bat on him that can park 25+ homers in the bleachers even playing half his games at Petco. The issue will be playing time. If he can wrestle a starting job all for himself, he ought to be owned everywhere.

25 weeks ago

355. Marco Estrada SP - TOR

356. Zach Eflin SP,RP - PHI

357. Jurickson Profar 1B,2B,3B,SS,LF - TEX

358. Mychal Antonio Givens RP - BAL

359. Clay Buchholz SP - ARI

360. Wily Peralta SP,RP - KC

361. Dan Straily SP - MIA

362. Ramon Laureano RF - OAK

363. Luke Gregerson RP - STL

364. Gerardo Parra LF,RF - COL

365. Jordan Hicks SP,RP - STL

366. Jorge Polanco SS - MIN

Polanco is done with his suspension and while he hasn't gotten the power going quite yet, it will come in time and he needs to be owned in every league. He is a five-tool contributor and was brilliant over the second half last year.

13 weeks ago

367. Aaron Altherr LF,CF,RF - PHI

368. Trevor Hildenberger RP - MIN

369. Joc Pederson LF,CF - LAD

370. John Hicks C,1B - DET

371. Luiz Gohara SP,RP - ATL

Gohara was moved back into the rotation after three appearances out of the big league bullpen. He doesn't come without risk, but as we saw at times to close 2017, the big lefty has significant upside. Own him now as a lottery ticket in case he breaks out.

21 weeks ago

372. Jace Fry RP - CWS

373. Joe Jimenez RP - DET

374. Hanley Ramirez 1B,DH - FA

Hanley is killing the baseball right now and while that may last while he is on the field, it seems to be only a matter of time before he suffers another injury setback. He is among the top sell-high candidates right now.

25 weeks ago

375. Dustin Fowler CF,RF - OAK

376. Jordan Montgomery SP - NYY

377. Lucas Duda 1B,DH - ATL

378. Jose Leclerc RP - TEX

379. Amed Rosario SS - NYM

380. Robert Gsellman SP,RP - NYM

381. Denard Span LF,CF,DH - SEA

382. Joe Panik 2B - SF

383. Scott Alexander RP - LAD

384. Matt Shoemaker SP - LAA

385. Albert Almora CF - CHC

Almora likely won't play every day, but if he continues hitting at the current clip, Maddon will have to find a way to get him in the lineup. If he becomes a full-time starter, Almora would need to be owned everywhere.

25 weeks ago

386. Cameron Bedrosian RP - LAA

387. Trevor Williams SP,RP - PIT

388. CC Sabathia SP - NYY

389. Jonathan Lucroy C - OAK

Lucroy might not have power or the RBIs and runs that come with it, but he won't kill you in batting average and you can't say that about the garbage that is sitting out there on waiver wires at the position.

18 weeks ago

390. Robinson Chirinos C - TEX

391. Alex Reyes SP - STL

If you are looking for the next minor leaguer to be called up and dominate, look no further than the best pitching prospect in baseball, who has done it before. The Cardinals have said they will make room for him in the rotation. When they do, he's a top 30 SP from the get-go with top 15 type of upside.

22 weeks ago

392. Austin Gomber SP,RP - STL

393. Jose Alvarado RP - TB

394. Drew Steckenrider RP - MIA

395. Tom Murphy C - COL

396. Trevor Richards SP - MIA

397. Tyler Anderson SP - COL

398. Ketel Marte 2B,SS - ARI

399. Mike Fiers SP - OAK

400. Mike Minor SP,RP - TEX

401. Dustin Pedroia 2B - BOS

Yes, Pedroia is coming back to the majors soon, but that doesn't mean he will be worth owning in fantasy or even an every day player. Don't get your hopes up or waste a roster spot unless he begins to prove otherwise.

13 weeks ago

402. Tyler Clippard RP - TOR

403. Jimmy Nelson SP - MIL

Nelson is returning soon and should be picked up everywhere. Don't forget that he received Cy Young votes last year and had a better WAR than Clayton Kershaw despite pitching the same ammount of innings.

22 weeks ago

404. Zach Davies SP - MIL

405. Tyler Mahle SP - CIN

406. Pedro Strop RP - CHC

407. Hunter Pence LF,RF - SF

408. Nicholas Kingham SP - PIT

409. Cameron Maybin LF,CF,RF - SEA

410. Jesse Winker LF,RF - CIN

Winker has been spectacular in July and while he may not be a star, is a good bet to carry that production through the remainder of the season. He isn't a big power guy and won't steal any bags, but should be excellent in the other three categories.

12 weeks ago

411. Robert Stephenson SP,RP - CIN

412. Austin Jackson LF,CF,RF - NYM

413. Neil Walker 1B,2B,3B - NYY

With Gleyber Torres now up in the majors for the Yankees, Walker has minimal fantasy appeal. Torres can play shortstop and third base as well, but with the way Didi and Andujar are hitting, Walker is the odd man out.

25 weeks ago

414. Mike Leake SP - SEA

415. Jose Pirela 1B,2B,LF,RF - SD

416. Austin Hedges C - SD

417. Alex Cobb SP - BAL

418. Felix Hernandez SP - SEA

419. Nate Jones RP - CWS

420. Jeremy Jeffress RP - MIL

421. Tyler Chatwood SP,RP - CHC

422. David Hess SP,RP - BAL

423. Jerad Eickhoff SP - PHI

424. Travis Jankowski LF,CF,RF - SD

425. Chance Adams SP - NYY

426. Nick Williams LF,CF,RF - PHI

Williams is finally playing everyday but the results have not been what fantasy owners hoped for. Still, he is one to keep an eye on as he can provide production in four categories once he heats up.

25 weeks ago

427. Alen Hanson 2B,3B,SS,LF,CF,RF - SF

428. Brian Anderson 3B,RF - MIA

429. Nicky Delmonico LF - CWS

430. Matt Harvey SP - CIN

431. Carlos Gomez CF,RF - TB

432. Forrest Whitley SP - HOU

433. Anthony DeSclafani SP - CIN

434. Joe Wendle 2B,LF - TB

435. Tucker Barnhart C - CIN

436. Ryan Yarbrough SP,RP - TB

437. Dominic Leone RP - STL

438. Alexander Claudio RP - TEX

439. Jaime Barria SP - LAA

440. Chris Iannetta C - COL

Iannetta has been lousy offensively despite playing his home games in Coors Field. It may only be a matter of time until he loses his job to Tom Murphy.

25 weeks ago

441. Curtis Granderson LF,CF,RF,DH - MIL

442. C.J. Edwards RP - CHC

443. Daniel Robertson 2B,3B,SS - TB

444. Jason Heyward CF,RF - CHC

445. Jeremy Hellickson SP - WSH

446. Yandy Diaz 3B - CLE

447. Kurt Suzuki C - ATL

Suzuki was better at-bat for at-bat than Gary Sanchez last season. With more playing time, he would very clearly be a top 10 fantasy catcher.

25 weeks ago

448. Mitch Keller SP - PIT

449. Willy Adames 2B,SS - TB

450. Colin Moran 1B,3B - PIT

451. Derek Fisher LF,CF,RF - HOU

452. Luke Voit 1B - NYY

453. Jon Jay LF,CF,RF,DH - ARI

454. Nick Senzel 3B - CIN

Senzel has been having a rough go down in Triple-A, so while a call-up seemed to be in the cards, it looks as though it might not happen until the All-Star break. He is still worth stashing depending on how many bench spots you are allowed.

25 weeks ago

455. Shelby Miller SP - ARI

456. Austin Barnes C,2B - LAD

457. Devon Travis 2B - TOR

458. Mark Reynolds 1B - WSH

Reynolds isn't playing every day, and may find even more trouble getting playing time when Zimmerman returns, but the bat has been superb and warrants a pickup just in case he catches a break.

14 weeks ago

459. Tyler O'Neill LF,RF - STL

460. Chris Owings 2B,SS,CF,RF - ARI

461. Joe Mauer 1B,DH - MIN

462. Mac Williamson LF,RF - SF

463. Brad Ziegler RP - FA

464. Eloy Jimenez LF,RF - CWS

465. Tony Watson RP - SF

466. Derek Dietrich 1B,2B,3B,LF - MIA

Dietrich surely is not the most sexy fantasy player to own, but he will always help in batting average and stolen bases while he has actually improved the power enough to contribute there as well.

14 weeks ago

467. J.P. Crawford 3B,SS - PHI

468. Johan Camargo 2B,3B,SS - ATL

469. Tyler Flowers C - ATL

470. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B - TOR

It is only a matter of time before young Vlad is called up. He may be just a baby, but should contribute in all five categories immediately so don't hesitate to own him now and wait it out if you've got a bench spot available to wait for his debut.

13 weeks ago

471. Mark Canha 1B,LF,CF,RF - OAK

472. Jarrod Dyson LF,CF,RF - ARI

473. Mikie Mahtook LF,CF,RF - DET

474. Brandon Phillips 2B,3B - BOS

475. Jose Bautista 3B,LF,RF - PHI

476. Franmil Reyes LF,RF - SD

477. Chris Stratton SP - SF

478. Keynan Middleton RP - LAA

479. Hunter Renfroe LF,RF - SD

480. Erasmo Ramirez SP,RP - SEA

481. Luis Urias 2B,SS - SD

482. Addison Reed RP - MIN

483. Brandon McCarthy SP - ATL

484. Justin Miller RP - WSH

485. Keon Broxton CF - MIL

486. Austin Hays CF,RF - BAL

487. Yan Gomes C - CLE

488. Lonnie Chisenhall LF,CF,RF - CLE

489. Tom Murphy C - COL

Murphy was just called up by the Rockies after dominating Triple-A. It seems as though he is going to be the full-time starter, and with a bat like his in Coors, that could give fantasy owners a top-five offensive catcher. Add him now before it is too late.

18 weeks ago

490. A.J. Ramos RP - NYM

491. Jacob Barnes RP - MIL

492. Logan Forsythe 2B,3B - MIN

493. Matt Albers RP - MIL

494. Ian Kennedy SP - KC

495. Jose Iglesias SS - DET

496. Darren O'Day RP - ATL

497. Jason Vargas SP - NYM

498. Jim Johnson RP - LAA

499. Dylan Covey SP,RP - CWS

500. Brad Miller 1B,2B,SS,DH - MIL

501. Ryan Madson RP - LAD

502. Matt Joyce LF,RF,DH - OAK

503. Ivan Nova SP - PIT

504. Seth Lugo SP,RP - NYM

505. Brent Suter SP,RP - MIL

506. Jorge Alfaro C - PHI

507. Kolten Wong 2B - STL

508. Brandon Drury 2B,3B - TOR

509. Victor Martinez DH - DET

510. Wilmer Flores 1B,2B,3B - NYM

Flores isn't playing enough to be started every week, but he is among the game's best hitters versus lefties and should be started every time he draws one. Beyond that, he is merely waiting for extra playing time, at which point he would need to be owned in every league.

25 weeks ago

511. Matt Wieters C - WSH

512. Aledmys Diaz 3B,SS - TOR

Diaz is by no means a safe bet considering how lousy his numbers were last season. With that being said, he offers power and batting average upside that is uncommon for middle infielders making him worth monitoring as a potential pickup.

25 weeks ago

513. Clayton Richard SP - SD

514. Jhoulys Chacin SP - MIL

515. Francisco Mejia C,DH - SD

516. Freddy Galvis SS - SD

517. Daniel Mengden SP - OAK

518. Yoshihisa Hirano RP - ARI

519. Daniel Descalso 1B,2B,3B,LF - ARI

520. Anthony Swarzak RP - NYM

521. Mike Montgomery SP,RP - CHC

522. Josh Tomlin SP,RP - CLE

523. Nathan Karns SP - KC

524. Steven Wright SP,RP - BOS

525. Ben Zobrist 2B,LF,RF - CHC

Despite his advanced age, Zobrist is still playing almost everyday and remains competent in fantasy baseball. He still won't provide much of anything in terms of homers or steals, but the batting average, runs and RBIs are enough to warrant a roster spot.

13 weeks ago

526. Chad Kuhl SP - PIT

527. Victor Robles RF - WSH

Robles is on the DL for now, but when he returns, you'd have to think he will get a quick call-up to the MLB level to replace Adam Eaton. Robles may not have the upside of Ronald Acuna, but he is every bit as polished and capable of producing in all five categories.

22 weeks ago

528. James McCann C - DET

529. Pat Neshek RP - PHI

530. Chase Headley 1B,3B - FA

531. Jaime Garcia SP - CHC

532. Alex Gordon LF,CF - KC

533. Jose Reyes 2B,3B,SS - NYM

534. Juan Nicasio RP - SEA

535. Sam Dyson RP - SF

536. Miguel Gonzalez SP - CWS

537. Edubray Ramos RP - PHI

538. Yolmer Sanchez 2B,3B - CWS

539. Will Harris RP - HOU

540. Dan Vogelbach 1B,DH - SEA

541. Dixon Machado 2B,SS - DET

542. Brandon Finnegan SP - CIN

543. Colby Rasmus LF,RF - BAL

544. Collin McHugh SP,RP - HOU

545. Kyle Tucker LF,CF,RF - HOU

If Tucker were playing every day, he would be a top 35 fantasy outfielder for the rest of the season, as he should contribute right away in all five categories. The Astros are easing him into things, however, so while he is certainly worth owning, it may be more of a waiting game for now.

12 weeks ago