Mark Teixeira (1B/DH, NYY) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Historically, Mark Teixeira starts his seasons terribly until he turns it on and doesn't look back. This season has been different despite a .242 BA. Teixeira, 35, is one off the MLB lead in HR with eight in the young season. He’s also among the leaders in RBI (18), slugging (.608) and BB:K ratio (13:14).

Teixeira seems to be healthy and plays half of his games at Yankee Stadium, where there’s a short porch in right field. Whenever the switch-hitter faces a right-hander at home, he is fantasy money.

It appears as if Teixeira is as healthy as he’s been in a few years. Last season he played in 128 games, but only 15 in the season prior. He’s on pace to have his best season since 2011 with New York. That means good things for his fantasy owners. If you're holding a cold 1B or have a a player not producing the power you want, Teixeira is a solid temporary replacement.

My Projection: 30 HR, 101 RBI, .250 BA