Alejandro De Aza (OF, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Target in 12+ Team Leagues

OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: De Aza is off to a great start in 2015, hitting .333 with 7 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI, and 1 SB in the early going. De Aza turned it around last year after being trading to Baltimore, producing a .293 AVG with 11 R and 10 RBI in 20 games. Baltimore should remain a top 10 offense in 2015 with Travis Snider doing his best to replicate Nelson Cruz along with a healthy Manny Machado, which makes De Aza a strong player in deeper leagues as a number 4/5 outfielder.

One concern is De Aza’s struggles with LHP (.246 career AVG) may result in a platoon with Delmon Young (.301 vs LHP). However, the next best option to leadoff is Everth Cabrera, who’s about to lose his job to J.J. Hardy. De Aza isn’t going to dominate any particular category, but he’s a solid multi-category player who can be an asset to your lineup as long as he’s leading off for Baltimore. Go grab De Aza if you need OF help.