Yonder Alonso (1B, CLE) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: At this stage of the season, you might just need a power bat that will get you over the hump in a couple of key categories. That is exactly what 31-year-old Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso will provide, power. The Indians will enjoy a stretch at home taking on the Twins followed by the Rays. Alonso will face all righties against Minnesota, but will likely encounter the committee staff that Tampa Bay has employed as of late.

A .249 batting average leaves a lot to be desired but his .197 slugging should provide reassurance that he will give you exactly the stats that you desired when you picked him up. In the last seven days, Alonso does have two HR, four RBI, and a .278 batting average. We know that Alonso will face a few right-handed pitchers this week, which is fortunate. Thus far this season, he has 18 homers, 55 RBI and a .256 against righties. The Indians are smart not to use him against lefties (.226 AVG), so you should be equally as smart. Make sure you have a plan on those days, especially when the Indians take on Blake Snell this week.