Steve Pearce (1B/2B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Steve Pearce has been in and out of the lineup this month while dealing with elbow soreness, but he’s continued to hit when on the field. He’s collected three hits in three of his last five games, including three doubles. That barrage has raised his season line to .336/.412/.570. Pearce isn’t exactly fleet of foot, so we should expect his current .363 BABIP to regress at least a little despite healthy quality of contact numbers. He’s improved his strikeout and walk rates without sacrificing power, though, which bodes well for his prospects moving forward.