Trea Turner (WAS, SS) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in 14 team leagues or deeper.

OWNED IN: 1% of Yahoo leagues

ANALYSIS: This guy can absolutely fly. Between AA and AAA this year, Trea Turner had a 322/.370/.458 batting line with eight homers, 54 RBI and 19 steals. That's the good. The bad is, he doesn't have a clear route to playing time. He's blocked at short by Ian Desmond, at third by Yunel Escobar and Anthony Rendon, and at second by Danny Espinosa.

Obviously in dynasties and keeper leagues he has tremendous value, especially with shortstop eligibility. He does have some relevance this year though. There have been some whispers about Desmond losing out on playing time. A sudden injury could always open up some playing time too. Right now his main contribution will likely be speed off the bench. So if you're desperate for steals, this guy could help a bit, but don't expect Jarrod Dyson.

Basically the message here is keep an eye on him, but he's not relevant this season in all but the deepest leagues.