Here is a look at some potential players to target in your fantasy baseball league that might be out there on the waiver wire.
12 /15 mixed league:
RP - Jim Johnson – takes over as closer in Baltimore with Mike Gonzalez headed to the disabled list.
RP – Kevin Gregg – has assumed the closer role in Toronto from Jason Frasor.
RP - Fernando Rodney – Brian Fuentes is supposed to be back from the disabled list this week but Rodney has shown he can do the job and could get some save opportunities down the line.
American League only:
OF - Fred Lewis - traded over from the San Francisco Giants, he should see some at bats in a reserve outfielder role.
OF - Lou Montanez – with Felix Pie headed to the disabled list and Nolan Reimold not an every day player due to injuries, Montanez should get some starts in the outfield the next two weeks.
2B - Mike McCoy – getting some time at second base for Toronto with Aaron Hill on the disabled list.
SP - Doug Fister – control pitcher for the Seattle Mariners that allows hitters to put the ball in play and gets ground ball outs. With his home stadium and excellent defensive support, he has some value despite the lack of strikeouts.
National League only:
OF – Justin Maxwell – Maxwell had the chance to win the right field job in spring training after Elijah Dukes was released but failed to capitalize on the chance. Maxwell hit only .100 in spring training going 5-for-50 with 21 strikeouts. He does offer some power and speed but his lack of contact has held him back. With a career minor league batting average of just .258, don’t look for any help in the average category. He did not start the first two games after being recalled but did the start Saturday going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run.
SP – Wade LeBlanc – could see a start or two for San Diego with Chris Young going on the disabled list. Threw the ball well in spring, compiling a 1.96 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 23 innings, though he only struck out 5.8 hitters per nine in nine starts last season. He could have some value in NL only leagues if he stays in the rotation for a longer period of time.
SS - Juan Castro – starts at shortstop with Jimmy Rollins on the disabled list.
OF – Eric Hinske – could see a few more at bats at first base in Atlanta.
SP – Kris Benson – only if you play in an upside down league where you are trying to accumulate the worst stats.
