And just as quickly, the Ms started losing — a lot. A six-game skid knocked them back to the pack a bit, and then another six game losing streak left Seattle at 18-17 as of May 4.
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Need some catching help in an AL-only league? Try Perez, who has homered in three straight games. He hit so poorly last year that he was useless from a Fantasy perspective, but has improved in that regard this season while showing more power than ever (he’s already reached a career high in dingers). You can do worse than Perez, who looks headed for a career year.
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At 29, Orf is no longer a prospect, but that’s not to say he couldn’t be an asset in the majors. On Thursday, he was 2-for-4 with a double for Triple-A San Antonio, giving him a five-game hit streak and a .485 BA over the last 10 games. Orf earned himself a 15-game trial with the Brewers last year, but he hit poorly and showed minimal extra-base sock (however, his first career hit was a homer that garnered him a curtain call). This year in the minors, he’s hitting very well, cranking more homers, striking out less often and continuing to swipe bags. Orf may be blocked at second, but he’s shown he can fill a super utility role in the minors and this season has mostly played outfield, so it would be nice to see him get a look at some point as he strikes us as a player that could surprise if given enough PT.
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Biggio got the call on Friday to make his MLB debut as the Jays continue to promote their top prospects. At Triple-A this year, he’s continued his trend of being a serious on-base machine (.445 OBP) thanks to exceptional strike zone judgment. The University of Notre Dame product offers Fantasy owners both power and speed, so grab him now and see what he can do — especially in OBP formats.
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After enjoying his best season and putting up some decent counting cats last year, Canha has had a rough start to 2019, including a stint on the IL with a wrist woe. Well, he was activated on Monday and has homered in both games he’s started since. Need some cheap pop? Canha is worth a look.
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Since returning from the minors, Bassitt has been a very reliable starter, so it’s time to take him more seriously as a Fantasy asset. On Thursday, he hurled a season high 7 2/3 IP, matching his season high with nine Ks. Homers have been an issue for Bassitt this year, but after looking pretty good last season, he’s really opening some eyes in 2019. A 16th round pick in 2011 by the White Sox, he may finally be ready stick as a big league starter.
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Santana looked like he had pretty much hit rock bottom, appearing in just 15 games for the Braves last year while batting a mere .179. But he’s been a real revelation for the Rangers, coming through again on Thursday with two hits, including a double and a homer, two RBI and a walk. Santana has never shown extra-base sock like this, and he’s back to being a legitimate stolen base threat. The switch hitter was once an extremely exciting prospect in the Twins’ organization, but really went downhill after his huge rookie season. Now, Santana looks better than ever, so grab him while you can.
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