Jed Lowrie (SS, HOU) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Own in 14+ Team Leagues

OWNED IN: 15% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: There was a time when it looked like Jed Lowrie was going to be one of the best offensive bats at the shortstop position. In 2012 and 2013, he combined for 31 home runs and 117 RBI with an average of .274 during that time span. But he regressed a lot in 2014 and found himself on the DL with a broken finger.

Now back with the Houston Astros, Lowrie is hoping to be able to turn his career around, but he could find himself in a bit of trouble because of shortstop depth behind him. If Carlos Correa hits well enough, a late season call up could potentially happen that would send Lowrie to the bench. But for now, Lowrie has the potential to provide some decent home run and RBI totals batting in the middle of that Astros lineup.

For fantasy owners however, the potential for injury is there and it is also possible that he won’t be able to hit like he used to. He could be a good waiver wire pickup if fantasy owners don’t have a viable offensive shortstop or middle infield option, but otherwise he may be a risk not worth taking.