If your fantasy roster is sputtering on fumes as it enters the all-star break, we're here to help. Let's repair those damaged lineups. Here are nine recommended fantasy baseball pickups to consider ahead of the final weekend of the season's first half.
.. Rece Hinds, Util, Cincinnati Reds (38%) On the one hand, Hinds was batting just .
216/.290/.409 at Triple-A prior to his promotion, with an outrageous 126 Ks in 77 games.
We would not typically expect success from such a profile. On the other hand, he's been an unstoppable hitting machine since he made his way to Cincinnati, going 8-for-16 in his first four games with two bombs, 4 RBI and two steals. These home runs aren't cheap, either: Hinds is coming off a 23/20 season at Double-A, so his fantasy profile has plenty of appeal (which, at this point, should be obvious).
There's, of course, zero chance that he continues to hit scorching lasers in every at-bat moving forward, but perhaps the binge will continue through the weekend series with Miami. It should go without saying that he deserves attention. Just please understand that, eventually, he's gonna deliver a few 0-for-4s with multiple Ks.
Hey, if you're not looking for new and inventive ways to invest in the Cubs lineup ...
well, it's understandable. Busch hasn't been one of the season's various Chicago disappointments, however. He's cleared the fence a dozen times so far, and he's raised his average 30 points since the beginning of June.
The Cubs have a doubleheader coming up on Saturday, so here's a chance to gain an extra game ahead of the break. Busch's multi-position eligibility enhances his fantasy utility, so he's an excellent bench option. If somehow you happen to have missed Keith's recent explosion, just have a look at his game log.
It's beautiful. Keith has been on a ridiculous tear, full of bombs and multi-hit..
. Andy Behrens.
