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Mike Zunino (C, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues

OWNED IN: 45% of leagues

ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino has seemed like a breakout candidate for multiple seasons now. While he has not become the dynamic catcher Seattle hoped, Zunino remains one of the best power-hitting catchers in the league. With the catcher position so weak in fantasy, it does not hurt to have a guy like Zunino in that spot.

On the season, Zunino has hit just .197 with 13 home runs, 33 RBI and 22 runs scored. His batting average is undoubtedly ugly, however, he has five straight seasons of double digit home runs, including 25 last year.

Zunino is certainly a risk/reward type prospect. However, at catcher, with only so many "sure-fire" options, it does not hurt to take a chance. Last season, his 25 home runs ranked third among catchers while his 64 RBI ranked seventh. He will need to limit the strikeouts and get a bit more consistent at the plate, but there is no reason Zunino cannot reach 20 home runs and 50 RBI in 2018.

He is one of the riskier options on the market, but not many catchers are available that offer legit 25+ home run potential. If you are in need of offense and have a hole at catcher, it might be worth taking a chance on Zunino's bat.


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Mike Zunino (C, SEA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues

ANALYSIS: The Mariner's decided in spring training to give catcher Mike Zunino a chance to play and show why he was the top catching prospect in the minors last season. He has been just okay so far in 2014. Zunino has shown power and has looked eerily similar to his backup John Buck with a low batting average (.230) and solid power (12 HR).   While his 12 HRs in just 259 plate appearances is very solid for a young backstop, his 33% K-rate and paltry 4% BB rate will make it hard for him to bat above .230. Zunino's lack of consistency had been holding him back, but the month of June has been very promising for his owners and those considering him. This past month he accumulated 19 H, 5 HR, and 10 RBI which makes him more enticing than other options and rosterable in a 14-team mixed league or any 2-catcher league. Going forward I would take a flier on Zunino based on the past few weeks and hope for him becoming a fantasy starter by season's end. If you are choosing between Zunino and d'Arnaud I am choosing Zunino every day and twice on Sunday.


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