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Jim Turvey recommends Rockies first baseman Mark Reynolds as a waiver wire pickup to add for fantasy baseball. He's gotten off to a hot start for Colorado.
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OWNED IN: 20% of Yahoo Leagues
ANALYSIS: With Ian Desmond out for the foreseeable future, Reynolds has a great opportunity in front of him. Tasked with first base and the number seven spot in the Rockies lineup for now, he has responded with seven hits and two walks in 15 plate appearances. They have been productive at bats as well, with two home runs, three doubles, three runs, and six RBI through just three games (he has started every game).
Reynolds posted a surprisingly strong 25.8% line drive rate last season, and having his home games in Coors Field only adds to his allure. He may well be relegated to the bench when Desmond comes back, but he’s got the first base job for now, so watch out.
Sluggers can go on power binges, especially Reynolds, so you may want to ride the wave and plug him into lineups until he cools off. Still only owned in 20% of Yahoo leagues, Reynolds makes for a low-risk option to add off the waiver wire, to get a cheap power boost for you fantasy teams. Oh by the way, he's about to start a six-game stretch hitting in Coors field.
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