Chris Owings (SS, ARI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks gave the starting shortstop job to rookie Nick Ahmed, but Chris Owings seems to have locked down second base. As a result, Aaron Hill has been placed on the trade block. Owings has become a reliable hitter, and has the potential for decent power for a middle infielder. In 2013, his last full season in the minors, Owings posted a .330/.359/.482 slash line with 12 HR and 20 SB. He must work on his plate discipline, but overall, if he can maintain everyday AB, the 23-year-old Owings can be a legitimate fantasy option going forward. Still, until he proves that he can consistently produce at the major league level, Owings is nothing more than an NL-Only middle infield option.