The calendar says September which means time is running out
both on the 2016 regular season and in your fantasy league which ends a bit
before the regular season does. Things may look grim for some teams right now
and they may look equally as grim in your fantasy league but have no fear,
September call ups are here. What does that mean for you? Well it’s simple, all
30 MLB teams went from having 25 players at their disposal to having 40 options
now giving you more opportunities to mix and match. Need stolen bases? Well
teams like the Yankees have players like Eric Young Jr. whose sole purpose on
the roster is to steal bases and pinch run. Need home runs? Pick up a guy like
Aaron Judge who should hit plenty with more than a few strikeouts thrown in the
middle. These are just two of many examples of how September call ups can aid
you in pushing and potentially winning your fantasy league this season. It’s
not too late but it’s getting late, early.
Need Power?
Randal Grichuk had a productive August and it should
continue in September for the power hitting Red Birds. Ryan Schimpf has also
handled hitting in Petco Park well and has put up impressive power numbers as a
second baseman. He, like Aaron Judge, will strikeout a ton though so it’s a
double-edged sword.
Need Stolen Bases?
Take your pick. Keon Broxton of Milwaukee steals a ton of
bases and gets on base at a .360 OBP clip while Ender Inciarte is a contact
hitter with a lot of speed for Atlanta. Nick Franklin of the Tampa Bay Rays is
doing enough to remain in the conversation while the Yankees should give Eric
Young Jr. plenty of base stealing opportunities with Brian McCann and others in
the lineup.
Need Veteran
Pitching?
Ivan Nova has been terrific for the Pittsburgh Pirates
posting a 2.87 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. Where was this guy when he was with the
Yankees? Alex Cobb is also back and will be making his second start in almost
two years tonight for the Rays.
Need Rookies?
Byron Buxton has been disappointing to date in his MLB
career but he has impressed since his latest call up. Yoan Moncada has
impressed as well and should play every day for the remainder on the season.
Moncada will strikeout a lot but he adds a lot to almost every other category.
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