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Is Colt Keith a Worthy Waiver-Wire Target Ahead of Potential Power Breakout?
Across 209 plate appearances in 2026, Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith has hit .267/.311/.390 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 27 runs scored, and three stolen bases. While the 24-year-old's power output for the season has been disappointing, he may be on the verge of a breakout after hitting three home runs on Monday night in Detroit's win over the Houston Astros. Keith owns a 8.5% barrel rate and 42.5% hard-hit rate on the year - far from elite power metrics, but capable marks that point to double-digit homer power over the course of a full season. The lefty-swinging Keith has logged just 11 plate appearances against left-handed pitching this season, so his platoon usage holds down his playing time ceiling. Still, he profiles as a modest five-category contributor against right-handed pitching and could be worth streaming off the waiver wire in weeks when Detroit faces a string of right-handed starting pitchers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
