Willy Adames (2B/SS, TBR) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues

OWNED IN: 27% of leagues

ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames had a rough start to his rookie season, but he has looked much better since the calendar flipped to August. In 20 contests so far this month, the 22-year-old has slashed .348/.413/.576 with four homers and four steals.

Whiffs were a major issue for him early, but he now has a 20% strikeout rate with a 10.7% walk rate since August 1. He is still hitting toward the bottom of the Tampa lineup, but he has hit sixth in each of the last two games. With a young core that includes Mallex Smith and Jake Bauers, the Rays will likely look to the future and the versatility of Adames will keep him in the lineup.

Considering that he has contributed with speed, power, and average, Adames is a suggested addition in most leagues. It is also a good thing that he is able to play both second and short, only further boosting his fantasy value.