Colby Rasmus (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream vs. RHP; add in 14+ Team Leagues

OWNED IN: 13% of Fleaflicker leagues

ANALYSIS: Nothing says consistent, cheap power like Colby Rasmus. His power may be an even greater value this season. What  is most important about Rasmus is just how much power he packs into his swing. Rasmus currently ranks 11th in the Major Leagues in isolated power with .297. Despite a solid start to the season with five HR, a 13.4% XBH%, and a 0.883 OPS, Rasmus has just 10 RBI. This is an unlucky RBI total as only 10% of base runners have scored per Rasmus AB, and with the power Rasmus has been packing into his swing, he should have more than the underwhelming 1o that he has. Don't expect that to continue.

It is clear that like in Toronto, Rasmus's GB/FB ratio of 0.32 is serving him well in Minute Maid Park, as he is converting 21.7% of fly balls into HR. In Daily Formats, use Rasmus against RHP, as 81% of his career HR come against righties. If you're looking for cheap power, once again, Rasmus is a safe and reliable pickup in deep leagues.