Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler has struggled against left-handed pitchers thus far. In his career, he is hitting .187 with a .555 OPS against them. However, against righties, he has batted .264 with a .817 OPS.

This week, he should face seven righties, making him a valuable fantasy asset. Over his career, he has averaged a homer every 20.6 at bats against righties. He should be able to provide you with a serviceable average, the potential for a homer or two, run production, and the off chance of a steal (12 in 284 career games).

If the others are off the board, he is a good streaming option. Matchups against the Blue Jays and White Sox are particularly nice for Kepler, especially since he will avoid J.A. Happ of the Blue Jays, making Kepler a decent stream in deeper leagues. If you want to hold Kepler, though, be encouraged by the fact that he is 6-for-18 with three doubles and a home run against lefties this season.