C.J. Cron (LAA, 1B) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Cron has a big time bat. Unfortunately that also comes with a big whiff rate. He also doesn't walk much, but the Angels are absolutely starved for offense so he will get an extended run. He has 10 RBI and three bombs in his last four starts, and raised his average from .198 to .255. Not too shabby.

Obviously he won't keep up this ridiculous pace, and that 31/3 K to BB ratio is going to catch up with him. However, if you need some help with home runs, Cron is your guy while this streak of his lasts. Be ready to drop him once he cools off because he can get ice cold very fast.

He hits much better against lefties (.302 BA) than righties (.226 BA), but ironically, he has eight more RBI against righty pitchers and one more big fly. Nonetheless, conventional wisdom says play him for sure against lefties, and if you're feeling lucky take a shot vs. righties.