Jonathan Villar (3B/SS, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues

OWNED IN: 39% Fleaflicker

ANALYSIS: Jonathan Villar has seemingly come out of nowhere to post fantasy-worthy numbers. In three years as a utility infielder for Houston, he showed speed but little else. Villar is currently showing exceptional base-stealing skills, leading the NL with 11 SB. He has a respectable .268 AVG, .364 OBP, and 11 RBI as well. Everyone is waiting for Orlando Arcia to step in and take over the shortstop position, but he is unlikely to debut until after the All-Star Break, if not later. In the meantime, Villar's speed shouldn't be sitting on the waiver wire any longer. You may not want to slot him as a permanent starter, but he can fit nicely in a MI or utility player in deeper leagues. If he keeps up this pace throughout May, hold onto him for a few more weeks and then consider selling high.