Jorge Alfaro (C, PHI) - Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two Catcher Leagues

OWNED IN: 7% of leagues

ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies catcher Jorge Alfaro only has a .212 batting average this season, and has struck out a staggering 41 times in 93 plate appearances, but he still has value in two catcher leagues. He has walked seven times, so his .280 on-base percentage is not terrible, and he has hit four home runs.

Also, Alfaro showed last season that he can be a legitimate slugging catcher, as he posted a .874 OPS in 114 plate appearances at the end of the season. Alfaro has not been as good in basically the same sample size this season, as he also had six doubles in 29 games last season, but he is at least showing that he has 20+ home run potential. As he is valued as a second catcher, his ability to at least show power is very nice.

Alfaro has hits in three of his last four games and has a nice matchup against the Orioles to open the week before the Phillies play the Cardinals. He is a decent option as a second catcher for his power and has mid-tier C1 upside as well.