BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams
ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues
ANALYSIS: Pederson seems to like his new digs now that he's with the Braves. His numbers looked better before his disappointing 0-for-5 performance in Thursday's win over the Phillies so he's now slashing .227/.261/.364 with a double, a home run, and four RBI over the last six games with his new team. On the plus side, he's led off every game in which he's started since joining them. The Braves play eight games next week so volume is the name of the game with Pederson as they visit the Mets for a five-game set, which includes a doubleheader on Monday (7/26), before heading back to Truist Park for a three-game series with the Brewers.
His expected stats mirror his actual numbers quite closely with a .235 xBA, .324 xwOBA, and .424 xSLG so you get what you get with Pederson. Surprisingly, he's struggled against right-handed pitching this season with a .216/.280/.428 batting line compared to a .236/.342/.493 triple-slash line for his career. 20 of his 26 extra-base hits, including 11 home runs, have come against righties, however. He's made great strides vs. left-handers, which has always been a struggle for him and the main reason why he was often platooned when he was with the Dodgers. He's got a .292/.370/.415 batting line in 73 plate appearances against southpaws.
This is important because it assures Pederson will remain in the lineup, regardless of opponent. The Braves are slated to face seven right-handed starters next week, many of which rely on their fastball offerings (four-seam, sinker, cutter) and Pederson is batting .271 with a .494 xSLG against said pitches this year. Tylor Megill (58.2% fastball usage), Marcus Stroman (63.8%), Taijuan Walker (57.3%), Freddy Peralta (52.8%), and Corbin Burnes (54%) all rely on some combination of their fastball over 50% of the time. The 29-year-old has a low floor but he's got a fair shot to go yard next week and will get plenty of opportunities to do so.
More Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups
Matt Wilkinson - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Matt Wilkinson, SP, Cleveland Guardians CURRENT LEVEL: Single-A 2024 STATS: 4 G, 4 GS, 2-0, 20.2 IP, 0.44 ERA, 0.80 FIP, 17.85 K/9, 2.61 BB/9, 0.00 HR/9, 36.0% GB%, .240 BABIP ANALYSIS: You can count all of Wilkinson's minor league appearances on one hand, but that doesn't detract from his excellence ever since the Guardians... Read More
Ryan Ward - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Ryan Ward, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers CURRENT LEVEL: Triple-A 2024 STATS: 24 G, .258/.291/.680, 11 HR, 30 RBI, 19 R, 1 SB, 3.9% BB%, 28.2% K%, .241 BABIP, .387 wOBA, 117 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Ward is a power-first player whose claim to fame is that he hits a lot of home runs. The former eight-round pick went... Read More
Owen Murphy - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Owen Murphy, SP, Atlanta Braves CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2024 STATS: 4 G, 4 GS, 3-1, 24.0 IP, 1.13 ERA, 1.78 FIP, 13.88 K/9, 2.25 BB/9, 0.38 HR/9, 30.2% GB%, .178 BABIP ANALYSIS: Murphy was the Braves' first-round pick in 2022 and has flashed significant upside ever since making his pro debut. The right-hander gets good... Read More
Jordan Beck - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 6)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Colorado Rockies officially called up outfield prospect Jordan Beck to the major-league roster on Monday. Beck received the news on Sunday night and traveled to Miami on Monday to join the team for their series with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.... Read More
Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 6)
What Appears In This Article? hide 1. More Fantasy Baseball Analysis PROSPECT: Orelvis Martinez, SS, Toronto Blue Jays ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #7 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: From April 14 to April 21, Martinez launched six balls out of the yard. Across the entire season, he is riding a .300/.364/.622 with seven total home... Read More
Download Our Free Waiver Wire App
Like what you see? You can download our free fantasy baseball mobile app for iPhone and Android which includes more waiver wire recommendations at every position, 24x7 player news, notifications, injury alerts & daily articles.
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!Check out RotoBaller's entire fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and sleepers list, updated daily!