Travis Shaw (1B/3B, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Eric Thames is getting a lot of attention in Milwaukee, and deservedly so - but he isn't the only Brewer swinging a hot bat. Travis Shaw has hit four home runs in his last five games, bringing his overall line to .254/.309/.635. His 16 RBI are tied for fourth in MLB, and he's also scored 10 runs hitting primarily in the cleanup spot. 12 of Shaw's 16 hits so far this season have gone for extra bases, and his swinging strike rate is half of what it was in 2016. If that holds, expect the batting average to rise as his .239 BABIP normalizes.

Shaw still has to prove he can sustain this kind of production over a full season. After all, he faded badly after a strong early showing in 2016. Still, he's producing now and deserves a roster spot in almost any format.