Will Middlebrooks (3B, SD) - Waiver Wire Analysis

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OWNED IN: 12% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: Will Middlebrooks makes a solid option going forward if you’re desperate for power at the corner infield spot as he’s owned in just 30% of CBS leagues. Middlebrooks has eight home runs on the season, and while his .244 average leaves a lot to be desired about, he’s made some improvement since April when he hit .222 for the month. He’s now sporting a moderate seven game hit streak as of June 8th. Middlebrooks certainly has his flaws, and I can’t recommend him in any OBP leagues. He’s a favorable option particularly in hitter friendly ballparks, like last week when he was in Cincinnati and connected for his eighth home run.

In 2015, he looks a lot more like the Middlebrooks from 2013 that hit 15 home runs with an .835 OPS for the Red Sox rather than last year’s abomination. Temper expectations on power though as San Diego is a far cry from the friendly confines of Fenway Park, but as a 26-year old, Middlebrooks is the kind of player that could have a strong second half.