Joe Panik (2B, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Pick up in 12+ Team Leagues

OWNED IN: 50% of Fleaflicker leagues

ANALYSIS: Consistently productive middle infielders are hard to find for fantasy. In shortened seasons the past two years, Panik displayed the ability to hit for average. Now in an every day role, batting second for a good San Francisco lineup, he is more than capable of hitting close to or over 10 home runs, driving in 50, and batting close to .300. If Panik can stay healthy and play a full slate, it's likely that his average will dip a bit, but that's all we can really expect from a middle infielder not named Robinson Cano or Carlos Correa or Jose Altuve. His .334 wOBA is slightly above average and should rise a bit based on his .363 from last season. A lefty, Panik batted .291 against south paws last season and certainly has a ton of upside. He should at least be stashed away.