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Add today, win soon: 10 guys to stash
- Updated: May 6, 2016
You tinker with your fantasy squad’s starting lineup, looking to have the best possible player at every position.
But did you know that your bench could make the difference between ultimate fantasy success or defeat? For those who have the reserve space, stashing premium prospects or injured big leaguers — guys who can make a difference tomorrow, if not today — makes a ton of sense. Without further ado, let’s review 10 players worth hoarding for the time being.
A.J. Reed, first baseman: After winning the first-base job in Spring Training and getting off to a hot start, Tyler White has hit .098 since April 14. Reed is generally considered to have much more potential than White, and the 10-19 Astros could use a spark. With 40 homers across 609 at-bats in the Minors since the outset of 2015, Reed could soon make his Major League debut.
Could help fantasy owners by: Mid-May
Devon Travis, second baseman: Travis hit .304 with eight homers across 217 at-bats before his ’15 season ended on July 28 due to a shoulder injury that eventually required offseason surgery. The 25-year-old is close to starting a rehab assignment, and he should return to the Blue Jays’ roster by the beginning of June. Toronto will likely give Travis every chance to reclaim a starting role, as current starting second baseman Ryan Goins is hitting .153/.191/.224 this season.
Could help fantasy owners by: June
Trea Turner, shortstop/second baseman: The best position-player prospect in the Nats’ organization, Turner is off to a terrific start (.320/.398/.466 slash line, 11 steals) at Triple-A Syracuse this season. Capable of playing either middle-infield position, the 22-year-old could soon join Washington if starting shortstop Danny Espinosa cannot improve upon his .183 average. Turner could also receive a promotion if second baseman Daniel Murphy or first baseman Ryan Zimmerman — both of whom spent time on the disabled list in ’15 — were to deal with an injury.
Could help fantasy owners by: Late-May
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