Ketel Marte (2B/SS, ARI) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Ketel Marte is in an awkward spot for playing time, something that could hurt his fantasy value. Arizona’s acquisition of Eduardo Escobar could end up cutting into Marte’s playing time when Jake Lamb heals up from his recent injury. If he keeps swinging the bat like he has been, though, getting at-bats will not be a problem.

The 24-year-old is hitting .288/.371/.571 since the beginning of June with eight home runs and 59 R+BI. He has also collected 15 other extra-base hits and is walking nearly as often as he strikes out. Early-season struggles are still weighing down his overall numbers, but it certainly appears that Marte has turned a corner.

Fantasy owners should add Marte as long as he is getting solid playing time, but need to realize that Escobar and a healthy Lamb will likely fill the positions that Marte is currently occupying. For now, though, Marte is a good addition in deeper leagues.