2018 Fantasy Baseball Rest of Season Notes

1. Mike Trout CF - LAA

Just when you thought Trout couldn't get any better, he takes his game to the next level. His current pace is a line of .336-138-57-114-29, which is, to put it mildly, absurd. He's hitting the ball harder than ever, he's maintained his drop in strikeout rate, and he's taking a free pass whenever it's offered. He's in a tier unto himself, and could be in line for an historic season.

6 weeks ago

2. Mookie Betts 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.

5 weeks ago

3. 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.

5 weeks ago

4. Nolan Arenado 3B - COL

Arenado is about as consistent a player as there is in fantasy. Sure, he's both walking and striking out a bit more than he usually does, but the rest of his numbers are right in line with his past few seasons, all of which have been utterly elite. A lack of stolen bases is the only thing keeping Arenado from being in the discussion for the best player in all of fantasy.

6 weeks ago

5. Bryce Harper 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.

5 weeks ago

6. Max Scherzer SP - WSH

Like a fine wine, Scherzer gets better with age. He's putting up some of the best numbers of his career through the first third of the season, with a 1.92 ERA and 36.7% strikeout percentage. The nine wins certainly don't hurt, either. The veteran looks well on his way to yet another 200-plus inning season of utter dominance, and neither his age nor his workload appears to be able to stand in his way.

2 weeks ago

7. Charlie Blackmon CF - COL

8. Manny Machado 3B - BAL

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.

8 weeks ago

9. Freddie Freeman 1B,3B - ATL

10. Trea Turner SS - WSH

11. Carlos Correa SS - HOU

12. Corey Kluber SP - CLE

What is there to say about Kluber at this point? If you draft him, you can feel pretty confident you're getting a sub-3.00 ERA, a sub-1.00 WHIP, plenty of strikeouts, and around 18 wins. The presence of Max Scherzer and perhaps Justin Verlander is the only thing keeping Kluber from being considered the consensus number one pitcher in all of fantasy. If you own him, just enjoy the 200-plus innings of elite production you should receive this year.

2 weeks ago

13. Chris Sale SP - BOS

14. Giancarlo Stanton RF - NYY

Stanton's start in New York has been anything but smooth sailing. His power numbers remain adequate, though a far cry from his tremendous 2017 season. But all his indicators are trending in the wrong direction. He has the worst strikeout rate and walk rate of his career, and is batting just .246. Stanton is likely feeling some pressure, though it's worth noting that his gains in his strikeout rate last season were completely out of character for what he did in his career. It may be that even with his move to Yankee Stadium, Stanton simply is not going to repeat his monstrous 2017. Although he'll still provide plenty of value, his owners are likely to be disappointed with his end of season production.

3 weeks ago

15. J.D. Martinez RF - BOS

Martinez quickly showed that his 2017 breakout was not a fluke. Other than a slight drop in his fly ball percentage, he's essentially been the same player as he was in 2017 through the first two months of the season. A legitimate 50-homer threat, Martinez is one of the few true elite power sources in the game, and may work his way into first round consideration next year at this rate.

3 weeks ago

16. Paul Goldschmidt 1B - ARI

Goldschmidt has quietly gotten off to an extraordinarily slow start this year, with just a .744 OPS through May 11. He's batting just .218 on the season and, most noticeably, has a 30.2% strikeout rate, significantly up from his 22.4% career mark. The humidor is certainly having an effect, but four home runs and 12 RBI as we approach the quarter-pole of the season is a little ridiculous. There's no reason to think that Goldschmidt has suddenly lost it as an elite hitter, and chances are there is an enormous hot streak coming. There's little reason to be concerned.

6 weeks ago

17. Francisco Lindor SS - CLE

Despite not hitting for much power in the minors, Lindor has changed his game in the majors. After hitting 33 home runs in 2017, he's on pace to easily surpass that number though almost a third of the season. His drastic jump in strikeout rate (18.5% through Memorial Day weekend) suggests that his .290 batting average may be due for some regression, but make no mistake - he's a legitimate power-hitting shortstop and perhaps the best option at the position.

3 weeks ago

18. Jose Ramirez 2B,3B - CLE

After a brief slow start, Ramirez came on with a vengeance, showing that not only was last year's improvement not a fluke, but he was only going to get better. In addition to maintaining (and actually improving) his power stroke, Ramirez has upped his walk rate to an impressive 12.1% and cut his strikeout rate. He has firmly established himself as an elite fantasy player, and any remote concerns about his seemingly out of nowhere surge last year should be put to rest.

4 weeks ago

19. Kris Bryant 3B,RF - CHC

20. Joey Votto 1B - CIN

21. Aaron Judge RF - NYY

Those worried that Judge's 2017 season was a mirage should be relaxed by this point. Everything he did last year, he's repeating this year, and if anything, he's only getting better, cutting his strikeout rate by a few percentage points. Absent an injury, Judge should be a lock for a 120-40-120 season, and will likely be considered an elite fantasy talent for the rest of his career.

3 weeks ago

22. Anthony Rizzo 1B,2B - CHC

Rizzo missed time with a bad back and, although he's started to come on, he hasn't yet gotten into a groove. His 3.4% walk rate (11.1% career) jumps out at you, but there's no reason to think Rizzo's plate discipline has simply abated at this point. Also, although he's still hitting the ball hard, his BABIP is at an abysmal .202 through May 11. In short, everything about Rizzo's slow start screams "fluke," and there's every reason to expect him to bounce back to career norms as the season goes along.

6 weeks ago

23. George Springer CF,RF - HOU

24. Justin Verlander SP - HOU

In a long and illustrious career, at age-35, Verlander is simply better than he's ever been. He's essentially been unhittable for the first two months of the season, pitching to an insanely minuscule 1.08 ERA and a 0.71 WHIP, with the best strikeout and walk rates of his career. The Astros have some magic dust, that's for sure, and although there's bound to be some regression, it's hard not to be bullish on Verlander having a career year at this point.

4 weeks ago

25. Luis Severino SP - NYY

26. Jose Abreu 1B - CWS

27. Jacob deGrom SP - NYM

deGrom avoided what looked to be a major injury after he hyperextended his elbow, but returned shortly thereafter and looks as dominant as ever. He's taken his game to the next level, pitching to a 1.75 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP, and an impressive 69 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings through May 19. There are trade rumors abound, but regardless of where deGrom lands, he should continue to be an elite fantasy starter for the remainder of the season.

5 weeks ago

28. Gary Sanchez C - NYY

Sanchez is batting just .187 and while he has 12 homers, his owner is surely infuriated. Put in an offer, as things will only get better from here and you might just be able to steal him away before a much stronger second half.

6 days ago

29. Cody Bellinger 1B,LF - 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.

5 weeks ago

30. Clayton Kershaw SP - LAD

Kershaw returned relatively quickly from his biceps injury, and pitched effectively against the Phillies, albeit with limited velocity. Immediately after the start, it was reported that he had back pain, and he was placed on the 10-day disabled list the next day. He's expected to miss more than a month, and, considering he has battled back injuries for several seasons, there's little to give fantasy owners confidence. There's not much you can do with Kershaw at this point - just hope that he returns and pitches well. But his long-term stock needs to be dropped significantly at this point, in light of his continued injury struggles.

2 weeks ago

31. Noah Syndergaard SP - NYM

32. 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.

5 weeks ago

33. Stephen Strasburg SP - WSH

34. Brian Dozier 2B - MIN

Dozier is off to a rough start in 2018, with just a .698 OPS through late May. There are certainly some disconcerting signs, such as a drop in his hard contact rate and a spike in his soft contact rate. But really, this is nothing new for Dozier, who has a career .748 OPS in the first half and an .813 OPS in the second half. His strikeout rate is actually down and his walk rate remains right in line with his career norms. In other words, despite the slow start, it's a good bet that Dozier will once again have a big second half and finish with his typical numbers.

4 weeks ago

35. Christian Yelich CF - MIL

36. 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.

8 weeks ago

37. Dee Gordon 2B - SEA

38. 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.

8 weeks ago

39. Nelson Cruz RF,DH - SEA

40. Carlos Carrasco SP - CLE

41. Justin Upton LF - LAA

42. Tommy Pham LF,CF - STL

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.

8 weeks ago

43. Rhys Hoskins 1B,LF - PHI

44. Edwin Encarnacion 1B,DH - CLE

Encarnacion is off to his typical slow start, but there's little reason to be concerned. He started off the season terribly in each of the past few season, and his home run pace as of May 13 (38) is far ahead of where he has been at that point in any recent season. As always, Encarnacion owners should ride out the early-season funk, and prepare themselves for a big second half.

6 weeks ago

45. Josh Donaldson 3B - TOR

46. Zack Greinke SP - ARI

47. 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.

5 weeks ago

48. Gerrit Cole SP - HOU

Even those hoping that Cole would take the next step with the Astros couldn't have seen this coming. His ERA has dropped dramatically from both his 2017 numbers and his career rate, and his strikeout percentage has gone through the roof. As expected, Cole has started to throw his fastball less, and it has made the rest of his pitches even more effective. He's in the early Cy Young conversation, for sure, and, at the very least, his fantasy owners are bound to make a big profit if he stays healthy.

2 weeks ago

49. 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.

8 weeks ago

50. Lorenzo Cain CF - MIL

51. 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.

8 weeks ago

52. Carlos Martinez SP - STL

53. Aaron Nola SP - PHI

54. Ozzie Albies 2B - ATL

Albies had a ton of helium heading into the start of the season, but even his most ardent backers couldn't have foreseen this. Albies' power stroke has far surpassed anything he ever showed in the minors, and the strength of the Braves' lineup has resulted in a bevy of counting stats for the youngster. It's not all good news - Albies' walk and strikeout rates are not where they need to be for him to continue to have success. But it's clear that he's going to far surpass his draft value and he should continue to be an upper-tier second baseman for the rest of the year.

4 weeks ago

55. James Paxton SP - SEA

56. 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.

5 weeks ago

57. Craig Kimbrel RP - BOS

58. Eric Hosmer 1B - SD

59. Jean Segura SS - SEA

60. Xander Bogaerts SS - BOS

61. Aroldis Chapman RP - NYY

62. Madison Bumgarner SP - SF

63. Travis Shaw 3B - MIL

64. 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.

5 weeks ago

65. Yoenis Cespedes LF - NYM

66. Jonathan Schoop 2B - BAL

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.

5 weeks ago

67. Chris Archer SP - TB

68. Andrew McCutchen CF,RF - SF

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.

5 weeks ago

69. Wil Myers 1B - SD

It's been a lost year so far for Myers, who has already been on the disabled list twice, and remains there with an oblique injury. The Padres have had a rough season but they've discovered a few bats that could make the offense passable once Myers returns, and could provide him with more runs and RBI opportunities. If he gets healthy soon, expect him to produce solid numbers the rest of the season, as was initially expected.

6 weeks ago

70. Ronald Acuna 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.

4 weeks ago

71. Daniel Murphy 2B - WSH

Daniel Murphy is expected to return to the big league club any time now. 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.

5 weeks ago

72. 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.

8 weeks ago

73. Edwin Diaz RP - SEA

74. Mike Moustakas 3B - KC

75. Yu Darvish SP - CHC

76. 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.

5 weeks ago

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

If you didn't consider Gallo's improvement toward the end of last year, then this is pretty much exactly what you would have expected. Yes, his strikeout and walk rates are down a bit but, for the most part, he is doing what he does - hitting at about a 50-homer pace and right around the Mendoza line. Even with the increase in power across the game, Gallo's huge potential plays, but unless he can find a way to get his batting average closer to the .230 range, you need to have help in batting average elsewhere on your team to roster him.

6 weeks ago

78. 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.

5 weeks ago

79. Whit Merrifield 2B,RF - KC

80. Rafael Devers 3B - BOS

81. 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.

8 weeks ago

82. Dallas Keuchel SP - HOU

83. Ryan Braun LF - MIL

84. Lance McCullers SP - HOU

85. 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.

5 weeks ago

86. Charlie Morton SP - HOU

87. Trevor Bauer SP - CLE

88. Javier Baez 2B,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.

8 weeks ago

89. Jose Quintana SP - CHC

90. 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.

4 weeks ago

91. 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.

6 days ago

92. 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.

8 weeks ago

93. DJ LeMahieu 2B - COL

LeMahieu was working on an outstanding season before a hamstring injury sidelined him and then a thumb injury knocked him out of action for the foreseeable future. The thumb sprain (with a small fracture) should likely keep LeMahieu out until about mid-June, but the second baseman has established himself as a must-start option upon his return. Chipping in with his usual solid batting average and runs scored production, an increased fly-ball percentage had helped LeMahieu hit five home runs in just 32 games. In other words, he was well on his way toward besting his career-best 11 long-balls, while also maintaining the rest of his numbers. Expect him to come back strong when the time comes.

5 weeks ago

94. Masahiro Tanaka SP - NYY

95. Nomar Mazara LF,RF - TEX

96. Kyle Hendricks SP - CHC

97. 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.

5 weeks ago

98. Brad Hand RP - SD

99. Yasiel Puig RF - LAD

100. 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.

5 weeks ago

101. Jake Arrieta SP - PHI

102. Carlos Santana 1B,RF - PHI

103. 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.

5 weeks ago

104. Mitch Haniger 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.

5 weeks ago

105. Alex Wood SP - LAD

106. Cody Allen RP - CLE

107. 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.

5 weeks ago

108. 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.

8 weeks ago

109. Justin Smoak 1B - TOR

110. Sean Doolittle RP - WSH

111. Felipe Vazquez RP - PIT

112. Jon Lester SP - CHC

113. Patrick Corbin SP - ARI

114. Raisel Iglesias RP - CIN

115. Blake Snell SP - TB

116. Matt Olson 1B,RF - OAK

You would be right to begin panicking about Olson. He went from a 75+ HR rate last season to being lousy over his first 150 at-bats. The power should heat up, but if it doesn't by early June then you might want to start considering him as a cut-candidate to fill other holes.

5 weeks ago

117. Adam Jones CF - BAL

118. 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.

5 weeks ago

119. 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.

5 weeks ago

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

Martinez has shown he's a legitimate hitter, but he's also shown that he's a terrible defender. While the latter could, under certain circumstances, justify taking him out of the lineup, the Cardinals are so decimated by injuries that Martinez's starting spot looks safe. With a .320/.394/.497 slash line through May 19, the sky looks like the limit for Martinez. Now if only he could learn how to field a position . . . .

5 weeks ago

121. 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.

8 weeks ago

122. Wade Davis RP - COL

123. Gregory Polanco LF,RF - PIT

124. 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.

8 weeks ago

125. Shohei Ohtani SP,DH - LAA

126. Michael Brantley LF - 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.

8 weeks ago

127. 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.

8 weeks ago

128. Kyle Schwarber LF - CHC

129. 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.

5 weeks ago

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

Sano has missed significant time with a hamstring injury, but was on about a 40-homer pace before he got hurt. The problem was that Sano's already abysmal strikeout rate had risen to a downright silly 40%, which is a bit surprising considering that he looked to be cutting down on his strikeouts in Spring Training. Assuming he can get that number back to his career rate of closer to 36%, his batting average should increase greatly, as a correction in BABIP (.300 in 2018, .358 career) should similarly be coming.

6 weeks ago

131. Rougned Odor 2B - 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.

8 weeks ago

132. Justin Bour 1B - MIA

133. Eugenio Suarez 3B - CIN

134. Brandon Morrow RP - CHC

135. Michael Conforto LF,CF,RF - NYM

136. Brett Gardner LF,CF - NYY

137. 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.

5 weeks ago

138. 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.

5 weeks ago

139. 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.

8 weeks ago

140. 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.

8 weeks ago

141. Jameson Taillon SP - PIT

142. 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.

8 weeks ago

143. 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.

8 weeks ago

144. Josh Bell 1B - PIT

145. 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.

4 weeks ago

146. 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.

4 weeks ago

147. 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.

5 weeks ago

148. Jeurys Familia RP - NYM

149. 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.

8 weeks ago

150. Zack Godley SP - ARI

151. 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.

4 weeks ago

152. Kenneth Giles RP - HOU

153. 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.

8 weeks ago

154. Cesar Hernandez 2B - PHI

155. 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.

4 weeks ago

156. Blake Treinen RP - OAK

157. 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.

4 weeks ago

158. Shin-Soo Choo RF,DH - TEX

159. Sean Manaea SP - OAK

160. Ian Happ 2B,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.

8 weeks ago

161. Corey Knebel RP - MIL

162. Mike Clevinger SP,RP - CLE

163. Delino DeShields LF,CF - TEX

164. Kenta Maeda SP - LAD

165. Rick Porcello SP - BOS

166. Gio Gonzalez SP - WSH

167. Adam Eaton CF - WSH

168. 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.

5 weeks ago

169. 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.

5 weeks ago

170. 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.

5 weeks ago

171. Matt Kemp LF - 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.

8 weeks ago

172. J.A. Happ SP - TOR

173. David Peralta LF,RF - ARI

174. Yonder Alonso 1B - CLE

175. Josh Hader RP - MIL

Hader may not have the closer's job anymore, but it really doesn't matter. When you have a 1.15 ERA and a 56.9% strikeout percentage, wins and saves are just gravy. Hader pitches enough innings to matter, and could legitimately threaten 200 strikeouts as a reliever. He's as must-own as any reliever out there.

4 weeks ago

176. Trey Mancini 1B,LF - BAL

177. Adam Duvall LF - CIN

178. Garrett Richards SP - LAA

179. Salvador Perez C - KC

Perez missed significant time with an injury after falling while carrying his groceries (yet another fantastic baseball injury), but has been pretty much his old self since returning. Although his results look remarkably similar to his recent seasons, he's actually hitting the ball much harder (47.7%) through early May, which should only portend good things to come. Expect another standard excellent season from Perez, who has given fantasy owners little reason to expect anything else.

6 weeks ago

180. Roberto Osuna RP - TOR

Osuna was having another fantastic season before he was arrested on charges of assault and placed on administrative leave. As of the end of May, his status is completely up in the air, but it seems unlikely that he will pitch again anytime soon. He's still worth owning if you have a deep bench, but expect a lengthy suspension at this point.

4 weeks ago

181. Ian Kinsler 2B - LAA

182. Jay Bruce 1B,RF - NYM

183. Michael Fulmer SP - DET

184. Kelvin Herrera RP - WSH

185. 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.

8 weeks ago

186. Bradley Boxberger RP - ARI

Boxberger was in a three-man competition for the Diamondbacks' closer's role in Spring Training, won the job, and hasn't looked back. With Archie Bradley content in his setup role, Boxberger has thrived as the closer, putting up the best ERA of his career thus far. He has shown no chinks in the armor, and should continue to pile up saves for the foreseeable future.

4 weeks ago

187. Gleyber Torres 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.

8 weeks ago

188. 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.

5 weeks ago

189. Arodys Vizcaino RP - ATL

190. Wilson Ramos C - TB

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.

6 days 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.

4 weeks ago

192. Jonathan Gray SP - COL

193. Yulieski Gurriel 1B - HOU

194. Hector Neris RP - PHI

Neris wasn't having a great season, but was generally effective as the closer before Gabe Kapler decided that he wanted to mix it up in the ninth inning. Since that time, Neris has still been called upon in the ninth inning, but so have several other relievers, and this seems to be the rare case where a manager truly wants go with a committee approach. It's certainly conceivable that Neris will get the job back, but at this point, there's no real reason to hold him if you're in a roster crunch.

4 weeks ago

195. 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.

5 weeks ago

196. Matt Chapman 3B - OAK

197. 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.

4 weeks ago

198. 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.

5 weeks ago

199. Cole Hamels SP - TEX

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.

4 weeks ago

200. 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.

8 weeks ago

201. Andrew Miller RP - CLE

202. Nick Markakis RF - ATL

203. Jed Lowrie 2B - 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.

8 weeks ago

204. Robinson Cano 2B - SEA

Cano was having a fine season, piling on the counting stats before a hand fracture and a PED-related suspension effectively ended his season. He'll return in August and should be able to deliver quality fantasy production for the last quarter of the season. If you have the bench room, feel free to hold him, but otherwise, don't hesitate to move on.

5 weeks ago

205. Hanley Ramirez 1B,DH - FA

Ramirez isn't doing anything particularly special this year, but he's healthy and batting third in the Red Sox lineup. That has resulted in him being on a roughly 25-100-100 pace with a plus batting average and even a few steals thrown in. Those numbers won't win you your league, but they're more than enough to turn a significant profit considering Ramirez's meager draft price. Expect him to continue to produce so long as he is healthy.

6 weeks ago

206. Yasmani Grandal C - LAD

Grandal worked with a swing coach in the offseason and his numbers have certainly improved, as he sits with a .848 OPS through May 7th, with a career-best .272 batting average. But Grandal isn't hitting for much more power than usual, and certainly isn't getting the ball in the air more than he used to, both of which should have come with his offseason swing change. Nevertheless, Grandal's overall numbers make him one of the better options at catcher this year, and he's a firm starter in leagues of all sizes and formats.

6 weeks ago

207. Sonny Gray SP - NYY

208. Alex Colome RP - SEA

Colome was having a mediocre season with the Rays before he was unceremoniously traded to the Mariners. With Edwin Diaz having an outstanding season, there should be no route for saves for Colome in Seattle, absent an injury.

4 weeks ago

209. 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.

6 days ago

210. Johnny Cueto SP - SF

211. Keone Kela RP - TEX

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

213. Kevin Gausman SP - BAL

214. 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.

4 weeks ago

215. 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.

8 weeks ago

216. Josh Reddick LF,CF,RF - HOU

217. Avisail Garcia RF - CWS

218. Aaron Hicks LF,CF,RF - NYY

219. Chase Anderson SP - MIL

220. Dexter Fowler CF - 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.

8 weeks ago

221. Steven Souza RF - ARI

222. Jorge Soler RF - 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.

8 weeks ago

223. Jeff Samardzija SP - SF

224. Nick Pivetta SP - PHI

225. Eric Thames 1B,LF - MIL

226. Asdrubal Cabrera 2B,3B,SS - NYM

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.

5 weeks ago

227. 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.

5 weeks ago

228. Juan Soto RF - WSH

229. 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.

8 weeks ago

230. 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.

5 weeks ago

231. 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.

5 weeks ago

232. Zack Cozart 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.

8 weeks ago

233. Jonathan Villar 2B,CF - MIL

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.

8 weeks ago

234. Eduardo Nunez 2B,3B,SS,LF - BOS

235. Maikel Franco 3B - PHI

236. Tanner Roark SP - WSH

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

238. Shane Greene RP - DET

239. Eduardo Rodriguez SP - BOS

240. Stephen Piscotty RF - OAK

241. Brad Brach RP - BAL

242. C.J. Cron 1B - TB

243. 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.

8 weeks ago

244. Danny Duffy SP - KC

245. Dansby Swanson SS - ATL

246. 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.

8 weeks ago

247. 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.

8 weeks ago

248. Todd Frazier 3B - NYM

249. Fernando Rodney RP - MIN

250. Mike Foltynewicz SP - ATL

251. 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.

5 weeks ago

252. Jeimer Candelario 3B - DET

253. Bud Norris SP,RP - STL

For the second year in a row, Norris has come out of nowhere to become a valuable reliever. With Greg Holland being completely ineffective and both Dominic Leone and Luke Gregerson battling injury, Norris has stepped in and appears to have no interest in letting the job go. He's become a moderately effective reliever at this point in his career, and his job should be safe, absent St. Louis exploring the trade market for a reliever.

4 weeks ago

254. Eduardo Escobar 2B,3B,SS,DH - MIN

255. Logan Morrison 1B - MIN

256. Teoscar Hernandez LF - 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.

8 weeks ago

257. Miguel Andujar 3B - 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.

8 weeks ago

258. Brandon Nimmo LF,CF,RF - NYM

259. Tyson Ross SP - SD

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.

4 weeks ago

260. Scott Kingery 2B - 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.

4 weeks ago

261. 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.

6 days ago

262. 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.

5 weeks ago

263. Starlin Castro 2B - MIA

264. Kevin Pillar CF - TOR

265. Jake Junis SP - KC

266. Michael Taylor CF - WSH

267. Ross Stripling RP - LAD

268. Jackie Bradley CF - BOS

269. 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.

5 weeks ago

270. Jesus Aguilar 1B - MIL

271. Mitch Moreland 1B - BOS

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

273. Zach Britton RP - BAL

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.

8 weeks ago

274. Orlando Arcia SS - MIL

275. Jose Peraza 2B,SS - CIN

276. Albert Pujols 1B,DH - LAA

277. Julio Teheran SP - ATL

278. 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.

4 weeks ago

279. Max Muncy 1B,2B,3B,RF - LAD

280. Drew Pomeranz SP - BOS

281. Welington Castillo C - CWS

Castillo's PED-related suspension effectively ends his chance at contributing to a fantasy team this season. Once an underrated fantasy catcher, he'll now give his owners less than half a season of solid, but unspectacular, production. Move on in all leagues.

2 weeks ago

282. Jason Kipnis 2B,CF - CLE

283. Blake Parker RP - LAA

284. Andrew Heaney SP - LAA

285. Caleb Smith SP,RP - MIA

286. Jedd Gyorko 1B,2B,3B - 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.

8 weeks ago

287. 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.

5 weeks ago

288. Chris Davis 1B - BAL

289. Scott Schebler CF,RF - CIN

290. Matt Adams 1B,LF - WSH

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.

5 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.

5 weeks ago

292. Greg Holland RP - STL

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.

4 weeks ago

293. Vince Velasquez SP - PHI

294. Randal Grichuk LF,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.

8 weeks ago

295. Kendrys Morales 1B,DH - TOR

296. Franchy Cordero 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.

8 weeks ago

297. Carlos Rodon SP - CWS

298. Mark Trumbo RF,DH - BAL

299. Archie Bradley RP - ARI

300. Joey Lucchesi SP - SD

301. 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.

8 weeks ago

302. Kole Calhoun RF - LAA

303. Austin Meadows LF,CF - PIT

304. 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.

5 weeks ago

305. Ryan McMahon 1B - 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.

4 weeks ago

306. 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.

5 weeks ago

307. Trevor Cahill SP,RP - OAK

308. Lewis Brinson LF,CF - MIA

309. 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.

8 weeks ago

310. Seranthony Dominguez RP - PHI

311. Francisco Cervelli C - PIT

312. 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.

8 weeks ago

313. Luiz Gohara SP - 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.

4 weeks ago

314. 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.

8 weeks ago

315. Tim Beckham 2B,SS - BAL

316. Brian McCann C - HOU

317. 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.

5 weeks ago

318. Kyle Barraclough RP - MIA

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.

8 weeks ago

319. Leonys Martin CF,RF - DET

320. Mark Melancon RP - SF

321. 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.

5 weeks ago

322. Lance Lynn SP - MIN

323. Aaron Altherr LF,CF,RF - PHI

324. Marco Gonzales SP - SEA

325. Kevin Kiermaier CF - TB

326. Joakim Soria RP - CWS

327. 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.

8 weeks ago

328. 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.

5 weeks ago

329. Marco Estrada SP - TOR

330. Aaron Sanchez SP - TOR

331. Ervin Santana SP - MIN

332. Tyler Clippard RP - TOR

333. Dellin Betances RP - NYY

334. 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.

8 weeks ago

335. Joe Musgrove SP,RP - PIT

336. Lucas Duda 1B,DH - KC

337. Dan Straily SP - MIA

338. Gerardo Parra LF,RF - COL

339. Jake Odorizzi SP - MIN

340. Hyun-Jin Ryu SP - LAD

341. Hector Rondon RP - HOU

342. Amed Rosario SS - NYM

343. Luke Gregerson RP - STL

344. Steven Matz SP - NYM

345. Domingo German RP - NYY

346. Denard Span CF - SEA

347. Fernando Romero SP,RP - MIN

348. Dustin Fowler RF - OAK

349. Zach Davies SP - MIL

350. Cameron Bedrosian RP - LAA

351. Joe Panik 2B - SF

352. Shane Bieber SP - CLE

353. CC Sabathia SP - NYY

354. Derek Fisher LF,RF - HOU

355. Carlos Gomez CF - TB

356. Lucas Giolito SP - CWS

357. Cameron Maybin LF,CF,RF - MIA

358. 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.

6 days ago

359. Brad Ziegler RP - MIA

360. Junior Guerra SP,RP - MIL

361. Austin Jackson LF,CF,RF - SF

362. Ketel Marte SS - ARI

363. 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.

5 weeks ago

364. Robinson Chirinos C - TEX

365. Jose Pirela LF - SD

366. Joc Pederson CF - LAD

367. Dustin Pedroia 2B - BOS

368. Hunter Pence RF - SF

369. Nate Jones RP - CWS

370. 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.

8 weeks ago

371. Alen Hanson 2B,LF,CF,RF - SF

372. Felix Hernandez SP - SEA

373. Jurickson Profar LF - TEX

374. Mike Leake SP - SEA

375. Tyler Mahle SP - CIN

376. Tyler Chatwood SP,RP - CHC

377. Travis Jankowski LF,CF - SD

378. 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.

8 weeks ago

379. Ryan Tepera RP - TOR

380. Neil Walker 1B,2B - 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.

8 weeks ago

381. Austin Hedges C - SD

382. 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.

8 weeks ago

383. Nicky Delmonico LF - CWS

384. Matt Shoemaker SP - LAA

385. Colin Moran 1B - PIT

386. Dylan Covey SP,RP - CWS

387. Curtis Granderson LF,CF,RF - TOR

388. Joe Mauer 1B - MIN

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

390. Mac Williamson LF,RF - SF

391. Jason Heyward CF,RF - CHC

392. Willy Adames SS - TB

393. Jon Jay LF,CF,RF - ARI

394. Jordan Lyles SP,RP - SD

395. Tyler Glasnow SP,RP - PIT

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.

8 weeks ago

396. 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.

8 weeks ago

397. Yandy Diaz 3B - CLE

398. Dominic Leone RP - STL

399. Alexander Claudio RP - TEX

400. Tucker Barnhart C - CIN

401. Darren O'Day RP - BAL

402. Devon Travis 2B - TOR

403. David Robertson RP - NYY

404. Mark Reynolds 1B - WSH

405. Tyler O'Neill LF - STL

406. Mike Minor SP,RP - TEX

407. 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.

8 weeks ago

408. Austin Barnes C,2B - LAD

409. Jesse Winker RF - CIN

410. Daniel Mengden SP - OAK

411. Eloy Jimenez LF,RF - CWS

412. Jarrod Dyson LF,CF - ARI

413. German Marquez SP - COL

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

415. Tyler Flowers C - ATL

416. Jordan Hicks SP - STL

417. James McCann C - DET

418. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 3B - TOR

419. Jose Bautista 3B,OF - NYM

420. Mark Canha LF,CF,RF - OAK

421. Seth Lugo SP - NYM

422. Chris Owings 2B,SS,RF - ARI

423. Tony Watson RP - SF

424. Mikie Mahtook LF,CF,RF - DET

425. Freddy Galvis SS - SD

426. Addison Reed RP - MIN

427. Franmil Reyes LF,RF - SD

428. Kyle Freeland SP,RP - COL

429. Victor Martinez DH - DET

430. Chris Stratton SP - SF

431. Seung-Hwan Oh RP - TOR

432. Erasmo Ramirez SP,RP - SEA

433. Jerad Eickhoff SP - PHI

434. Brandon McCarthy SP - ATL

435. Brandon Phillips 2B,3B - FA

436. Justin Miller RP - WSH

437. Keon Broxton CF - MIL

438. Austin Hays CF,RF - BAL

439. Brandon Maurer RP - KC

440. Lonnie Chisenhall LF,CF,RF - CLE

441. Jacob Barnes RP - MIL

442. John Hicks C,1B - DET

443. Ronald Torreyes 2B,3B,SS - NYY

444. Matt Albers RP - MIL

445. 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.

5 days ago

446. Sam Dyson RP - SF

447. Trevor Williams SP,RP - PIT

448. Ian Kennedy SP - KC

449. Jim Johnson RP - LAA

450. Jason Vargas SP - NYM

451. Alex Cobb SP - BAL

452. Yolmer Sanchez 2B,3B - CWS

453. Brad Miller 2B - MIL

454. Matt Joyce LF,RF - OAK

455. Jorge Polanco SS - MIN

456. Jose Iglesias SS - DET

457. Hunter Renfroe RF - SD

458. C.J. Edwards RP - CHC

459. Brent Suter SP,RP - MIL

460. Logan Forsythe 2B,3B - LAD

461. Brandon Drury 2B - NYY

462. Mychal Antonio Givens RP - BAL

463. Tyler Anderson SP - COL

464. 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.

8 weeks ago

465. Matt Wieters C - WSH

466. 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.

5 weeks ago

467. Aledmys Diaz 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.

8 weeks ago

468. Ivan Nova SP - PIT

469. Ryan Madson RP - WSH

470. Alex Avila C,1B - ARI

Avila is struggling quite a bit and isn't playing every day. He is not ownable outside of 2-catcher leagues.

8 weeks ago

471. Jorge Alfaro C - PHI

472. Kolten Wong 2B - STL

473. Edubray Ramos RP - PHI

474. Jhoulys Chacin SP - MIL

475. Clayton Richard SP - SD

476. Anthony Swarzak RP - NYM

477. Nathan Karns SP - KC

478. Josh Tomlin SP - CLE

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

480. Yoshihisa Hirano RP - ARI

481. Drew Steckenrider RP - MIA

482. Pat Neshek RP - PHI

483. Francisco Mejia C,DH - CLE

484. Chase Headley 1B,3B - FA

485. Yan Gomes C - CLE

486. Jaime Garcia SP - TOR

487. Nicholas Kingham SP - PIT

488. Alex Gordon LF,CF - KC

489. Jeremy Hellickson SP - WSH

490. Joe Jimenez RP - DET

491. Bartolo Colon SP - TEX

492. Matt Harvey SP - CIN

493. Juan Nicasio RP - SEA

494. Miguel Gonzalez SP - CWS

495. Andrew Triggs SP - OAK

496. Anthony DeSclafani SP - CIN

497. Will Harris RP - HOU

498. Trevor Hildenberger RP - MIN

499. Matt Boyd SP - DET

500. Steven Wright SP - BOS

501. Dixon Machado 2B,SS - DET

502. Brandon Finnegan SP - CIN

503. Colby Rasmus LF,RF - BAL

504. Collin McHugh SP - HOU

505. Jeremy Jeffress RP - MIL

506. Tyler Lyons RP - STL

507. Michael Kopech SP - CWS

508. Derek Dietrich 1B,2B,3B - MIA

509. Jason Hammel SP - KC

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

511. Chad Kuhl SP - PIT

512. Kendall Graveman SP - OAK

513. Yusmeiro Petit RP - OAK

514. Dan Vogelbach 1B - SEA

515. Yonny Chirinos SP - TB

516. Matt Duffy 2B,3B,SS - TB

517. Kirby Yates RP - SD

518. 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.

8 weeks ago

519. Zack Wheeler SP - NYM

520. Kyle Tucker CF,RF - HOU

521. Adrian Gonzalez 1B - NYM

522. Mike Montgomery SP,RP - CHC

523. Dillon Peters SP - MIA

524. Bruce Rondon RP - CWS

525. Ryan Dull RP - OAK

526. Matt Duffy 1B,3B - TEX

527. Pedro Baez RP - LAD

528. Luis Valbuena 1B,3B - LAA

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

530. Amir Garrett SP,RP - CIN

531. Raul Adalberto Mondesi 2B - KC

532. Russell Martin C,3B - TOR

533. Clint Frazier LF,RF - NYY

534. Raimel Tapia LF,RF - COL

535. Chad Pinder 2B,SS,RF - OAK

536. Carson Fulmer SP - CWS

537. Jacoby Jones CF - DET

538. Jose Ramirez RP - ATL

539. Francisco Liriano SP,RP - DET

540. Ben Gamel LF,RF - SEA

541. Christian Vazquez C - BOS

542. Cory Spangenberg 3B,LF - SD

543. Steve Cishek RP - CHC

544. Manny Pina C - MIL

545. Ben Lively SP - PHI

546. Juan Minaya RP - CWS

547. Alcides Escobar SS - KC

548. Nick Vincent RP - SEA

549. Michael Lorenzen RP - CIN

550. Ariel Miranda SP - SEA

551. Martin Prado 3B - MIA

552. Brandon Kintzler RP - WSH

553. Nick Ahmed SS - ARI

554. Brendan Rodgers SS - COL

555. Paul Blackburn SP - OAK

556. Matt Andriese SP - TB

557. Homer Bailey SP - CIN

558. Carson Kelly C - STL

559. Brian Anderson 3B - MIA

560. Pedro Strop RP - CHC

561. Yasmany Tomas LF - ARI

562. Joe Smith RP - HOU

563. Harrison Bader CF - STL

564. Matt Barnes RP - BOS

565. Caleb Joseph C - BAL

566. Wei-Yin Chen SP - MIA

567. Tommy Hunter RP - PHI

568. Joe Kelly RP - BOS

569. Jacoby Ellsbury CF - NYY

570. Hisashi Iwakuma SP - SEA

571. Adam Warren RP - NYY

572. Tommy Kahnle RP - NYY

573. Franklin Barreto 2B,SS - OAK

Barreto was sent back down to the minors, but he will be called back up within the next few months and when he does, he should immediately be picked up in every league.

8 weeks ago