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Miguel Sano 2019 Outlook: Various Issues Could Create A Buying Opportunity
6 years agoTo say that Miguel Sano's 2018 season was a disappointment would be a massive understatement. Between rehab for a major leg injury, sexual abuse allegations, ongoing reports that the Twins weren't happy with his weight, and a minor league stint, Sano slashed just .199/.281/.398 with 14 HR over 299 PAs with the big club last year. His offseason got off to a rocky start as well, as he was involved in an automobile accident in his native Dominican Republic in which a police officer broke his leg. These issues have made Sano a draft day afterthought (231.84 ADP as of this writing), but this is still the guy who slashed .264/.352/.507 with 28 HR in just 483 PAs back in 2017. The Twins' acquisition of Nelson Cruz suggests that they plan to contend in the near future, and it's tough to see how they manage that without a healthy and productive Sano in their lineup. You probably don't want to be counting on Sano in your Opening Day lineup, but his upside could prove immensely profitable at the close of your draft.
