Melvin Upton Jr. (OF, SD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues

OWNED IN: 23% Fleaflicker

ANALYSIS: The resurgence is real - Melvin Upton Jr. continues to produce with power and speed this year, defying expectations. Upton has nearly matched his production from all of last season with five homers, 16 runs batted in, and seven steals in 39 games. An elevated .352 BABIP could indicate a slight regression, but Upton is still headed for a 20/20 season unless he completely falls apart. Deep league owners can insert Upton as a third or fourth outfielder or stream him during road trips. He has a pronounced home/road split, hitting .314/4/10 away from Petco as opposed to .241/1/6 at home. NL-only owners can feel confident starting Upton on a regular basis, as he hasn't shown too much fluctuation in his production this season. He isn't a shiny new toy like other younger, unproven waiver options. He is like an old watch that's been stashed in the drawer and you are surprised to find that it is still ticking.