Over the course of the season I’ll be giving you two players at second base and shortstop per week who I think can help your team. These players are usually widely available in any format, and should turn nice profits in the weeks to come.

As always, feel free to reach out to me directly @Roto_Dubs with any questions about the middle infield or fantasy baseball in general.

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Second Base (2B) Waiver Wire Pickups

Cory Spangenberg (SD) - Owned in 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues 

I talked up Spangenberg in last week's column, and I'm here to make my case once again given the San Diego second baseman's low ownership. Through one week of play Spangenberg has collected six hits and seven RBIs, and even chipped in his first homer and steal of the year. Given his dual eligibility (he is eligible at third base in most formats) Spangenberg is the ideal plug-and-play bench guy, or a starting option if you've lost an infielder to injury. While he isn't a 20/20 guy, I wouldn't be at all surprised with a 10/20 season or better given the fact that he's now an everyday starter.

Scooter Gennett (MIL) - Owned in 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues

Gennett is notoriously bad against lefties (career .130 batting average), but he's definitely a serviceable fantasy option more often than not against right-handers. He's started the year red-hot, posting a .389 batting average to go along with five runs scored, three RBIs and a surprising three big flies. Gennett has never hit more than nine homers in a season, so that power is clearly unsustainable. However, he hits in front of the meat of the Brewers lineup, so the batting average and runs scored should keep him fantasy-relevant.

Shortstop (SS) Waiver Wire Pickups

Eugenio Suarez (CIN) - Owned in 29% of Fleaflicker Leagues

I'll avoid a pun here, but the clear headliner of Week 1 was Trevor Story. Unfortunately (or fortunately if you're a savvy fantasy baseball owner) this has caused Eugenio Suarez's ridiculous start to go almost entirely unnoticed. The Reds shortstop is hitting a blistering .435 with nine runs scored, nine RBIs, four homers and a stolen base. He's only struck out once, and if you're in a points league where strikeouts count he may even be right up there with Story for value. Suarez has always been a talented hitter, and as the primary third baseman/shortstop for the Reds he should continue to start every day. He may even gain eligibility in the corner infield soon, furthering his value. This is a guy with top-10 potential at the position, so jump on the boat early.

Eduardo Escobar (MIN) - Owned in 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues

Escobar was underrated as a shortstop option last year, and it seems like he'll fly under the radar again in 2016. He improved in the power department last year, hitting 12 homers and driving in 58 RBIs. If he can sustain that power and continue to hit over .270 (he's actually at .348 through one week) he should be a usable low-end starting option given how shallow the shortstop talent pool is. Escobar should still have outfield eligibility as well, making him an ideal plug-and-play option for your bench.

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