Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers - Second Base (2B)

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Over the past few weeks, Zack Gelof has been in the "Deeper Leagues" section of this column. Given his roster rate remains this low, it's time we bump him up as the 23-year-old rookie has been on a tear to start his big-league... Read More

Yunior Severino - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Yunior Severino, 3B/2B, Minnesota Twins ANALYSIS: The switch-hitting Yunior Severino was originally signed by Atlanta as part of their enormous 2016 Latin American class. That class ended up being removed from the organization after the 2017 season due to violations by the Braves in 2016 that would not have allowed them to afford the... Read More

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zack Gelof was called up on July 14 and immediately began mashing to begin his Major League career. In his first 17 Big League games, Gelof has five homers, five steals, and 20 runs-plus RBI while slugging a whopping .561. The 23-year-old is... Read More

Curtis Mead(2B/3B, TB)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Curtis Mead, the Rays No. 3 overall prospect, was promoted to the majors on August 4. Acquired by Tampa Bay in November 2019 from the Phillies in exchange for left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, Mead has slowly risen in the ranks in the minor league... Read More

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Connor Norby, 2B, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: Just another in a stacked Orioles farm system. After a sluggish April, Norby has been excellent ever since, slashing .305/.369/.529 in 328 plate appearances since May 1st with 23 doubles, 13 home runs, and six steals. Like Kjerstad, Ortiz, and even Coby Mayo, there's no room for Norby... Read More

Ronny Mauricio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ronny Mauricio, 2B/SS, New York Mets ANALYSIS: A player I'm beginning to have doubts about coming up soon is Ronny Mauricio. For starters, Mauricio has cooled off since his torrid April/May, slashing just .233/.293/.409 since June 1st. The power and speed have still been there however with nine home runs and seven steals over... Read More

Michael Busch - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Michael Busch, 2B, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: Well, the trade deadline has come and gone, but Michael Busch still remains in Triple-A for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Getting him out of Los Angeles and into an organization that could actually play him regularly at the Major League level was something I was hoping for,... Read More

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zack Gelof hasn't gotten off to the flashiest start to his Major League career, but a look under the hood reveals why he was such a highly-regarded prospect. Thus far in the Bigs, Gelof has a 40-percent hard-hit rate, a 90.8 MPH average... Read More

Jon Berti (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Unlike Jake Burger, Jon Berti doesn't hit the ball out of the ballpark, but he gets on base and can occasionally nab you a few stolen bags. He was the stolen base leader in 2022, after all. Strangely, though, in a year where... Read More

Michael Busch - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Michael Busch, 2B, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: At this point, we're REALLY hoping that the Los Angeles Dodgers trade Michael Busch at the deadline. Even after they optioned Miguel Vargas to Triple-A, the Dodgers had the luxury of sliding uber-athlete Mookie Betts from right field to the keystone, keeping Busch in Triple-A. Meanwhile, Busch continues to rake in... Read More

Jordan Westburg (2B/3B/SS BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The start to Jordan Westburg's major league career hasn't been great, but it hasn't been flat-out terrible, either. The 24-year-old prospect has batted a respectable .262 and tallied six extra-base hits in the first 19 games of his rookie campaign with the first-place... Read More

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The future is now in Oakland as the A's called up two of their top prospects in second baseman Zack Gelof and catcher Tyler Soderstrom. Given this is a middle infield column, let's focus on Gelof, who went 2-for-8 with two runs scored... Read More

Mauricio Dubon (2B/SS/OF, HOU) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mauricio Dubon isn't the most sexy name in fantasy, but he's done yeoman's work filling in as the leadoff hitter while Jose Altuve (oblique) remains on the injured list. Since the start of June, Dubon is batting .260 with a .415 slugging... Read More

DJ LeMahieu (1B/2B/3B, NYY) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: DJ LeMahieu and the rest of the Yankees' offense have severely underperformed this season. Sure, they've been without Aaron Judge since the beginning of June, but guys like LeMahieu need to be better. Luckily, the veteran seems to be on the upswing.... Read More

Geraldo Perdomo (2B/SS/3B, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks have cooled off somewhat after a mostly dominant first half, as they've seen themselves fall out of first place in the NL West. Geraldo Perdomo looking more like his 2022 self at the plate, has played a part in that, but... Read More

Jordan Westburg (2B/3B/SS BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The loaded Orioles farm system keeps on producing quality fantasy options. The latest example; Jordan Westburg, who is slashing .295/.367/.455 with eight runs and six RBI through his first 12 Big League games. Not only are his surface numbers off to a good... Read More

CJ Abrams (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There hasn't been a lot to smile about with the Nationals this season, but those not paying attention to Washington baseball are missing out on CJ Abrams, who has been on a heater over the last couple of weeks. Since the calendar... Read More

Xavier Edwards - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Xavier Edwards, 2B, Miami Marlins ANALYSIS: Remember him? While Edwards didn't make the top-25 this week, I do believe he's someone to keep on your radar at least. Despite having a trio of home runs over the last month, Edwards doesn't provide much in the way of power, but he could provide a solid... Read More

Michael Busch - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Michael Busch, 2B, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: Is the third time going to be the charm with Michael Busch? The former first-round pick has already had two separate stints with the Dodgers this season, but couldn't secure regular playing time in either of them. With the Dodgers recently sending Miguel Vargas down to Triple-A after struggling... Read More

CJ Abrams (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Breakouts don't always happen instantaneously, just look at CJ Abrams. The former sixth-overall pick hasn't lived up to the hype thus far in the majors, but if we look under the hood, we find a very enticing skill set for fantasy. First... Read More

Jordan Westburg (SS, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The endless chain of Oriole prospects to graduate to the Majors now includes Jordan Wesburg and the number-four prospect in Baltimore's loaded farm system has gotten off to a nice start in the Big Leagues. Through 10 games, the 24-year-old is slashing .314/.400/.457... Read More

Ryan Bliss - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ryan Bliss, 2B/SS, Arizona Diamondbacks ANALYSIS: Coming out of high school in Georgia, Ryan Bliss was secure in his commitment to Auburn. He fell to the 30th round of the 2018 draft despite talent that would have indicated he'd be a top-10-round selection. He had a power explosion in 2021 with Auburn, and that... Read More

Should I Stash Dominic Canzone In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Dominic Canzone is one of this season's biggest prospect risers. He came into the 2023 season as a relative unknown, ranking lower in Arizona's prospect hierarchy. But he has blossomed into one of the best hitters in the minors, slashing .339/.420/.625 with 16 home runs, 59 runs, 68 RBI, and two stolen... Read More

Brice Turang (2B/SS, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The 2018 first-round pick disappointed many with his performance this season, slashing an abysmal .205/.254/.307 with a 27.1% strikeout rate in his first 57 games. The Brewers demoted the rookie on June 6, and he responded with a .926 OPS in 15 games... Read More

David Hamilton - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Add

David Hamilton was called up to the Red Sox on June 21 after spending the last two seasons speeding through the minor leagues, literally. In 2021, then a member of the Brewers organization, he stole 52 bases in 101 games across High-A and Double-A. Last year, the infielder stole 70 bases for the Double-A Portland... Read More

Luis Garcia (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With each passing week, I get more perplexed at how Luis Garcia's roster rate remains so low. He's batting .280 on the season thanks to a 96th-percentile K-rate. He's got 36 runs, 37 RBI, five homers, and four steals, so he contributes... Read More

Jordan Westburg (SS, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In the pantheon of top prospects, Jordan Westburg got lost in the shuffle. Perhaps it's because of the loaded Orioles farm system, which includes a higher-rated shortstop in Jackson Holliday. Whatever the reason Westburg was overlooked, he's in the Majors now and got... Read More

Should I Stash Colt Keith In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The Detroit Tigers are in the bottom third of nearly every offensive category, and there are few things for the fans to look forward to. Colt Keith is the exception. The top prospect in the Tigers system has been on a tear this year and might find his way onto the big league team this... Read More

Termarr Johnson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Termarr Johnson, 2B, Pittsburgh Pirates ANALYSIS: Johnson impressed many by attending a summer wood bat league last season before he was drafted out of high school, hitting .273/.412/.382 against college players before hitting .275/.396/.450 in his introduction to full-season ball. Pretty impressive for an 18-year-old kid who would end up as the fourth overall... Read More

Jonathan Aranda - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jonathan Aranda, 2B/3B, Tampa Bay Rays ANALYSIS: Originally signed by the Rays in 2015 out of Mexico, Aranda made his major league debut last season and many expected him to compete for a roster spot out of spring training, but impressive performances and surprising health from competitors for the infield positions that Aranda plays... Read More

Derek Bernard - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Derek Bernard, 2B, Colorado Rockies ANALYSIS: Signed for $185,000 out of the Dominican Republic last season, Bernard was one of the youngest signees in the 2022 class. Bernard was a surprising reassignment to the DSL this year after putting up strong stats, with a .308/.377/.439 slash line and four homers and 11 steals in... Read More

Geraldo Perdomo (2B/SS/3B, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Geraldo Perdomo has taken a huge step forward for Arizona this season, and it's helped them to reach first place in the NL West, where they possess a healthy 3.5-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 13 games in June, Perdomo... Read More

Owen Miller (1B/2B/3B, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Owen Miller is a batting average machine who has also been racking up the counting stats as he leads off versus lefties and bats cleanup versus righties. The 26-year-old is one of the best contact hitters in baseball, and it's led to a... Read More

Should I Stash Ronny Mauricio In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Ronny Mauricio has been a top prospect in the New York Mets farm system for the past several years. The shortstop has been developing in the minor leagues since 2018, accumulating 1,887 at-bats over various levels of action. Mauricio is putting together his best campaign in the minors yet, slashing .322/.365/.543 with 10 home runs,... Read More

Ronny Mauricio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ronny Mauricio, 2B/SS, New York Mets ANALYSIS: Just when it appeared that Ronny Mauricio was on the verge of being promoted, a collision over the weekend sent him for an MRI. As of writing this, the results of the MRI haven't been released, but this is less than ideal timing. Mauricio has racked up... Read More

Luis Garcia (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: What more does Luis Garcia need to do for some respect in fantasy? Perhaps play for a team better than the Nationals? Alas, Garcia is in Washington, and if no one else is paying attention, there's a buying opportunity on the 23-year-old second... Read More

Miguel Vargas (1B/2B, LAD) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy baseball managers love to chase the next big thing while easily giving up on the previous big thing. Case in point, Miguel Vargas was all the rage during the draft season but is now available in over 60% of fantasy leagues. The... Read More

Orlando Arcia (2B/SS/OF, ATL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It feels like Orlando Arcia has been around forever, mostly because he broke in as a 21-year-old in 2016. For most of his major league career, he's been an afterthought in fantasy. Not this season; Arcia is finally getting everyday at-bats in an... Read More

Jace Jung - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jace Jung, 2B, Detroit Tigers ANALYSIS: Jung, 22, found his way to the Tigers with the 12th pick in the first round of the 2022 MLB Draft. The Texas Tech product produced enough in college to hear his name called alongside some of the best up-and-coming prospects in baseball. He is already viewed as... Read More

Orlando Arcia (2B/SS/OF, ATL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although Arcia operates primarily as a middle infielder for the Braves, he does now carry outfielder eligibility. That positional flexibility makes him an even more intriguing fantasy asset. Arcia also has the production to justify rostering him. He's slashing .312/.368/.464 with four home... Read More

Willi Castro (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Not only is Minnesota Twins infielder Willi Castro slashing .320/.357/.560 over the last seven games, but he's also collected two home runs, four RBI, and four stolen bases, as well as an anticlimactic walk-off sacrifice fly (as seen below).   𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆 𝙊𝙁𝙁!!! 🗣🗣🗣... Read More

Ha-Seong Kim (2B/3B/SS, SD) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're lacking in the stolen base category, San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim has collected four over his last four attempts while boasting a .375/.560/.500 slash line across his last seven games.   Ump Cam Homer for Ha-Seong Kimpic.twitter.com/haZioQxRMY — Talkin’ Baseball... Read More

Michael Massey (2B, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Like Milwaukee Brewers infielder Owen Miller, Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey got off to an atrocious start to the season but really turned things around in May. Through the season's first month, Massey was batting .167 and was a complete afterthought... Read More

Owen Miller (1B/2B/3B, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In the intro, we mentioned how some players with overall numbers are being dragged down by a poor April. Exhibit A: Owen Miller. The Brewers second baseman led all qualified second basemen and shortstops with a .600 slugging percentage in May while collecting... Read More

Should I Stash Jordan Westburg In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is tearing up the competition at Triple-A Norfolk, hitting a gaudy .315/.386/.619 with 15 home runs and 48 RBI across 197 at-bats. Once Cedric Mullins (groin) went on the injured list at the end of May, discussions in fantasy circles became more boisterous regarding Westburg and the third-ranked Baltimore prospect's... Read More

Jordan Westburg - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jordan Westburg, 2B/3B/SS, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: With a recent injury to Cedric Mullins, it's not out of the question to see Jordan Westburg brought up if Mullins lands on the IL. While Westburg has been primarily an infielder as a professional, he's had a little time in the outfield and is athletic enough to make... Read More

Ronny Mauricio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ronny Mauricio, 2B/SS, New York Mets ANALYSIS: Last week, I mentioned how Ronny Mauricio was playing more second base lately which is usually indicative of a promotion in the near future. Now those rumblings are getting louder coming out of Queens and it's sounding like the move could come as soon as this week.... Read More

Should I Stash David Hamilton In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

Boston Red Sox prospect David Hamilton is lauded for his base-stealing ability, but the second baseman/shortstop is discovering a power stroke at Triple-A Worcester this season. The 25-year-old has blasted 11 home runs in only 183 at-bats after requiring 463 minor-league at-bats to launch 12 big flies in 2022. The speed merchant already has a... Read More

Zach McKinstry (2B/SS/3B/OF, DET) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Perhaps it's because he plays for the Tigers, but Zach McKinstry is another player whose stellar performance is flying under the radar this season. He sports a .291/.410/.444 slash with four home runs, six doubles, and eight stolen bases. That includes some truly... Read More

Owen Miller (1B/2B/3B, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Last week, I placed Owen Miller (forearm) under the "Deeper Waiver Wire Options to Consider" category when he was just 5% rostered. A week later, the Brewers infielder is now 43% rostered after having another solid week at the plate for Milwaukee. As... Read More