5 Must-Add Players for Your MLB Fantasy Baseball Team: V is for Verdugo
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OF Alex Verdugo (63% Owned), Yankees
Alex Verdugo is making waves with his impressive performance, boasting a hitting streak that spans nine games and managing hits in 13 out of the last 14 matches. He's been a powerhouse at the plate, achieving a commendable .805 OPS, hitting two home runs, and securing five doubles in 59 times at bat.
Verdugo shines when it comes to bringing runners in, having notched 11 RBIs and proving to be a core asset in one of baseball's most dangerous lineups.
His recent performance highlights include a 44.0% rate of hard-hit balls and superior contact skills (91.2% overall contact and 97.0% in-zone contact). Given his current trajectory and the Yankees' offense, Verdugo's batting average is expected to soar beyond his current .260, with a promising .281 expected batting average hinting at greater things to come.
SP Ryan Weathers (26% Owned), Marlins
Despite a challenging performance at the end of last month, Ryan Weathers has bounced back with exceptional form since the start of May. The Marlins' pitcher has delivered five consecutive quality starts, showcasing a stellar 1.91 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and a 27-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 33 innings.
Weathers has been particularly dominant in his last three appearances, conceding only one earned run, with a ground ball percentage of 64.7% contributing to a mere .127 batting average against him. While some regression might be on the horizon, his 3.20 expected fielding independent pitching (xFIP) indicates sustained performance is likely
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OF Adam Duvall (10% Owned), Braves
Stepping up in the wake of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s season-ending injury, Adam Duvall has seized his chance in the Braves' lineup with power. Over the last week, Duvall's bat has spoken loudly, delivering three home runs, a double, five RBIs, and crossing the plate himself five times in just 22 plate appearances.
With no signs of the Braves seeking an outfield replacement, Duvall's role looks secure, offering a valuable source of home runs and RBIs for fantasy teams, despite his tendency to strike out and his low batting average.His potential for increased productivity is underscored by his .488 expected slugging percentage, outpacing his current .416 slugging for the season.
3B Jose Miranda (3% Owned), Twins
Despite being widely available in fantasy leagues, Jose Miranda is a player whose recent form shouldn't be overlooked. Matching Adam Duvall's power output, Miranda has dispatched three balls over the fence in his last nine games, contributing seven RBIs and maintaining a .290 batting average (9-for-31).
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Miranda's bat has been warming up, highlighted by a .308 batting average and a .517 slugging percentage, embellished with 11 extra-base hits over his last 95 plate appearances since April 25. His recent surge makes him an attractive option, particularly in deeper leagues.
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SP Matt Waldron (14% Owned), Padres
Matt Waldron's stock is on the rise following a string of impressive starts, culminating in a shutdown performance against the Marlins where he pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out eight without giving up a walk.
Following a tough outing in early May, Waldron has rebounded with a 1.96 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and a 31-to-6 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his last four starts. His ability to limit hard hits (24.1% HardHit%) and maintain a low expected fielding independent pitching (xFIP) of 2.63, combined with his knack for inducing weak contact, particularly with his knuckleball, positions him as a formidable force on the mound.
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OF Alex Verdugo (63% Owned), Yankees
Alex Verdugo is making waves with his impressive performance, boasting a hitting streak that spans nine games and managing hits in 13 out of the last 14 matches. He's been a powerhouse at the plate, achieving a commendable .805 OPS, hitting two home runs, and securing five doubles in 59 times at bat.
Verdugo shines when it comes to bringing runners in, having notched 11 RBIs and proving to be a core asset in one of baseball's most dangerous lineups.
His recent performance highlights include a 44.0% rate of hard-hit balls and superior contact skills (91.2% overall contact and 97.0% in-zone contact). Given his current trajectory and the Yankees' offense, Verdugo's batting average is expected to soar beyond his current .260, with a promising .281 expected batting average hinting at greater things to come.
SP Ryan Weathers (26% Owned), Marlins
Despite a challenging performance at the end of last month, Ryan Weathers has bounced back with exceptional form since the start of May. The Marlins' pitcher has delivered five consecutive quality starts, showcasing a stellar 1.91 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and a 27-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 33 innings.
Weathers has been particularly dominant in his last three appearances, conceding only one earned run, with a ground ball percentage of 64.7% contributing to a mere .127 batting average against him. While some regression might be on the horizon, his 3.20 expected fielding independent pitching (xFIP) indicates sustained performance is likely
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