Victor Robles (OF, WAS) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: There is not much to say about Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles since he has been sidelined for nearly the entire season with an elbow injury, but the Nationals have recently sent him on a rehab assignment to get back in the groove. Robles’ ownership numbers suggest that his injury combined with Juan Soto’s ascension have left him a tad forgotten in the fantasy landscape, so let me remind you of his credentials.

Prior to his injury, Robles was a consensus top-five prospect, and easily number one for the Nats. He rapidly ascended to the majors last season after making mincemeat of Double-A pitching during his first 158 plate appearances to the tune of a .324/.394/.489 line. He generates a solid amount of power with his swing, but the 21-year-old has not quite grown into his body so that doesn’t show up as much on the stat sheet. That said, he’s possibly a future all-star who has been compared for years to Andrew McCutchen.

It is going to take a few weeks for Robles to get his groove back, but when he does he needs to be on the radar of any fantasy owner. Someone is going to snatch him up in the dog days of August and September for a championship run.