Angel Pagan (OF, SF) - Waiver Wire Analysis

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ANALYSIS: Angel Pagan is producing like a borderline fourth or fifth outfielder so far in 2015. His numbers reflect that he may be a serviceable third OF, but there is always risk for injury with Pagan. The upside is certainly there with this guy. Not only does he hit in the three-hole for a pretty solid offense in San Francisco, but he is also a fairly proven .300 hitter.

When healthy, Pagan has always hit right around that .300 mark for batting average. Although some may argue a BABIP regression is coming, the Giants outfielder tends to hover right around .330. With that in mind, the .359 BABIP so far in 2015 is not a huge red flag, especially for a hitter with a high ground ball percentage.

Although the power has never been there, Pagan will continue to provide plenty of runs and RBIs in that great spot in the Giants’ batting order. He will also provide a steal or two most weeks. Keep in mind, however, that Pagan does have a history of cutting seasons short due to injury. Speaking of injury, Hunter Pence is just a few weeks away from returning and possibly stealing back that third spot in the lineup. So if you need an OF that can produce on a nightly basis, grab Pagan for a short-term filler. But make sure you have a back-up plan in case things go downhill.