Alex Guerrero (LAD, 2B/3B/OF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL Only and Deeper Leagues Immediately; Scout in Standard Leagues

OWNED IN: 6% in Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: At first glance Alex Guerrero’s numbers are gaudy. A .385/.357/.923 slash line is nothing to sneeze at, unless of course one does not understand how a player’s OBP can be lower than his AVG. His 248 wRC+ and insane .538 ISO most likely place him squarely at the forefront in those categories of waiver wires in every league. Sure, all these numbers are based on only 14 plate appearances in five games, but it’s never too early to anoint anyone the next Babe Ruth, right?

On the realistic side, these numbers are clearly unsustainable over an entire season and right now Guerrero has nowhere to start. However, it is only a matter of time before a Dodger starter does fall victim to the injury bug, at which point Guerrero can step right in and contribute immediately. As a fantasy owner, if you do not roster him today, you may be paying for it in June.