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ANALYSIS: The return of Tyler Flowers saw a drop in the ownership of Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki, as he is been playing every other game. He is still among the league leaders in home runs at catcher and other categories, so it would be unwise to not pick him up, especially given the dearth of hitting catchers.
Suzuki only has a .200 batting average this month, with two doubles and two home runs, scoring five runs and driving in six. This comes after he opened the season with a .290 batting average and eight extra-base hits, but he also has a .196 BABIP this month. On top of a drop in playing time, Suzuki has also been unlucky, as he has a 39.6% hard hit ball rate this month. He only has a 16.7% line drive this month, but he also has a 39.6% fly ball rate.
Suzuki is also fortunate to be a part of a strong Braves lineup and he is likely to produce better results if he continues to keep up his batted ball profile. He may not be a top-10 catching option, but he is a great option for a fill in for desperate owners.
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