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ANALYSIS: Francisco Lindor was seemingly lost in the surge of high profile promotions that has happened in 2015. With the likes of Carlos Correa, Miguel Sano, Kris Bryant and many others Lindor was seen as a nice defensive option in Cleveland with limited fantasy upside. His career .278 BA with 21 HR in 415 games doesn't scream breakout MLB star. Lindor's limitless range defensively plus his above average speed are what have made him the SS Cleveland has been yearning for since the days of Omar Vizquel.
Lindor has turned some heads after struggling early this year clubbing 5 HR in 38 games in Cleveland. However the .258 BA, 1 SB and a 28:9 K/BB rate have been a bit troubling to owners hoping that Lindor's bat would come around.
In order for Lindor to take the necessary steps to become a better hitter his .285 BABIP must improve. His .291 OBP of and his putrid walk rate of 4.8% have to progress as well.
The main thing going for Lindor is his playing time. No one is going to take at bats from him as his glove will keep him on the field. Lindor seems to thrive batting second between the likes of Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantle. If he stays there, the speed stats should follow.
His BA is higher by 23 points vs LHP but 4 HR and 14 RBI have come vs RHP. He has cut his K/BB rate from 4:1 to 3:1 since th All-Star Break. With more seasoning and training, Lindor should even out as a .270 hitter with great speed potential given the opportunity.
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