Odubel Herrera (2B/SS/OF, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues / Draft Target Late

OWNED IN: 4% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: The Rule 5 pick is slated to open the season as the Phillies everyday center fielder and bat second in their lineup. He’s had a whirlwind offseason, winning the MVP of the Venezuelan Winter League, to now starting in Philadelphia.

Herrera has the speed necessary to steal bases, just don’t expect a ton right out of the gate. More importantly, he’s a pretty good hitter for a guy with almost no power. He’s batted .328 with a homer and six stolen bases this spring. With regular playing time, Herrera has the talent to provide a rough facsimile (fewer steals though) of what Dee Gordon did last season in Los Angeles. He’s a must own in deeper leagues, and an intriguing add off the waiver wire if you're hurting at middle infield, as he is both 2B and SS eligible depending on your league provider.