Yuli Gurriel (1B, HOU) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues

OWNED IN: 47% of leagues

ANALYSIS: Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel continues to be an under-appreciated asset on the waiver wire. As has been said in the past, he is a source of excellent AVG with the potential for more production based on his team and position in the lineup. He demonstrated this week the benefits of being apart of the Astros lineup as there have been ample RBI opportunities.

Gurriel is securely slotted in the cleanup spot with Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve batting ahead of him. On occasion, he will surprise you and give you a homer and even a stolen base. Albeit against weaker competition, Gurriel is coming alive and has raised his ISO to .136, which is still lower than his career average.

With a .303 AVG, no one could complain about having Gurriel as their first basemen, especially since he also gives you eligibility at third base now. This week the favorable matchups continue with home games against the Athletics and Tigers.