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Leury Garcia is a fantasy baseball waiver wire pickup for Week 17 of the 2021 MLB season. Consider adding the 2B, 3B, SS and OF if he's free agent in your leagues.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 21% of leagues
ANALYSIS: Garcia has been logging more regular playing time than expected due to all of the injuries the White Sox have had this season. He's battled shoulder and knee issues himself but he's been putting up solid numbers over the last month. Across the last 22 games, he's slashing .338/.424/.549 with five extra-base hits, three home runs, 20 RBI, and a 17:12 K/BB ratio. On the year, he's batting .263/.330/.369 with 10 doubles, three triples, three home runs, 39 RBI, two stolen bases, and 36 runs scored. He is posting a 23.3% strikeout rate, his worst mark in three seasons, but is also posting a career-best 9.3% walk rate. He's also registered a career-high in hard-hit rate (33.5%) and fly ball rate (19.2%) for the year.
Something has clicked over the last month though, as he's posted a 39% hard-hit rate, 20% strikeout rate, and 14% walk rate, which all outpace his season numbers. The White Sox are playing seven games next week, four vs. the Twins at home and three at the Brewers. The switch-hitting Garcia performs relatively well against both right-handers (.702 OPS) and lefties (.689 OPS). He's homered off of Michael Pineda (1.118 OPS in 17 career at-bats) and Jose Berrios as well. He offers a ton of versatility in most fantasy formats with his multi-position eligibility, which makes him easier to roster. He also ranks in the 82nd percentile in sprint speed. He's not flashy but he should provide a solid batting average, on-base percentage, and can get you some runs.
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