Yairo Munoz (SS, STL) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Given the way that the fantasy community at large tends to fall all over themselves when a prospect performs well, it is surprising to see St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Yairo Munoz getting so little love. After being acquired in the Stephen Piscotty deal, he opened the season on the big-league roster. Munoz did not get much playing time and was sent to the minors after a couple weeks.

Since returning to the big club on May 19, Munoz has hit .313/.356/.427 with three home runs and two stolen bases (the latter albeit in six attempts). Paul DeJong’s imminent return does not bode well for his playing time outlook, but you should be able to squeeze a bit more value from Munoz this week.

Considering that Munoz may be more of a weekly streamer than a long term solution, it is wise to pick him up in deeper leagues. If he continues to hit well, however, Munoz may be able to get playing time in the infield when DeJong returns.