Jake Marisnick (OF, HOU) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Marisnick is already on his third organization, though he turned just 24 a few weeks ago. He was part of that mammoth Blue Jays-Marlins trade that broke the Internet back in 2012. Miami is known for aggressively promoting their top prospects, and Marisnick was atrocious in his first cup of coffee. When he picked up where'd he left off last year, the Marlins shipped him to Houston. He didn't set the world on fire, but he finally looked like a legitimate major-league player. He beat out Robbie Grossman for the starting job in center field this spring and is one of the few Astros hitting in the early going, slashing .361/.415/.556 with a homer and four steals through 13 games. Marisnick's stuck hitting ninth right now but you have to figure he'll move up if he keeps raking, especially if his teammates continue to scuffle. A glance at his minor league performance suggests potential for double-digit homers and 20 - 25 steals. If nothing else, keep an eye on him.