Everth Cabrera (SS, BAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Considering that J.J. Hardy is getting closer and closer to a rehab assignment, Everth Cabrera's time of usefulness is drawing to a close. That isn't to say he doesn't have a role, however. Hardy has yet to actually begin that rehab assignment and until he does Cabrera still has potential to contribute to deep league teams on the hunt for speed.

Considering the flaws in his swing, you'll be happy to get much more than a .250-.255 batting average out of Cabrera. Some teams may be willing to take that hit in the name of speed, however. Cabrera stole 55 bases between 2013 and 2014, averaging a stolen base roughly every 3 games. Going forward, there's no reason to think he can't do the same for the Orioles. If anything, Cabrera might be more eager to prove himself as he watches Hardy draw nearer to taking back his job.