Caleb Joseph (C, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper 2 Catcher Leagues / Draft Target Late

OWNED IN: 2% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: The O’s fascinating ability to turn replacement-level waiver wire flotsam into key contributors is unparalleled. In the wake of Matt Wieters setback with his elbow, coming off Tommy John surgery, Joseph could be ticketed for a solid amount of time behind the plate this season in Baltimore. At the very least, he'll be playing often while Wieters is out to start the year.

The 29 year old is as good as it gets defensively behind the dish and slugged nine home runs in 275 plate appearance late last season. He’s never going to be an asset in batting average, but most second catchers aren’t. Everyday playing time combined with raw power could make Joseph a steal in leagues that require more than one backstop. If you play in two catcher formats or deeper leagues, and he's still available, grab him off the waiver wire.