Jorge Polanco (SS, MIN) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco has a hit in four of the last five games, keeping his fantasy stock at its seasonal highest. While his lack of power was a downside over the last few weeks, Polanco did hit a homer this week, adding to his solid performances over the last two months. Since the beginning of July, Polanco is slashing a respectable .269/.333/.401. While his average is down a bit in August (.264), and his walk rate is down to 5.1%, his slugging percentage is up to .429.

He holds an above average pull rate of 46.7% since the beginning of August and his hard hit ball rate is a solid 34.7% in August. While his GB/FB ratio sits at 1.04, he does have a 19.7% line drive rate, making his .296 BABIP seem a bit unlucky. When considered with the speed he possesses that allowed him to steal so many bases in the minors, it is logical to think that Polanco could leg out more hits.

Polanco will need to get on base more to be able to take advantage of his speed, but the Twins will give him all of the opportunities to do so. While there are safer options in the middle infield in more shallow leagues, Polanco is a solid option in deeper leagues.