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ANALYSIS: The San Diego Padres made some big splashes this past offseason but the team still expected big things from their talented 2B Jedd Gyorko. Since then Gyorko had not only been demoted but his stock had fallen faster and further than a ton of talent in 2015.
Gyorko is batting a paltry .233 on the year with a .365 SLG% and an OBP of .293. He came off a season in 2013 where he hit 23 HR and had a wRC+ of 110 in 125 games. That all seems like a distant memory now and he has been struggling to find his way back ever since.
The Padres have been mired in mediocrity this season though, and Gyorko has found his way back in the good graces of everyday play. Gyorko's BA is still hovering around the Mendoza line as of late but his RBI total has shot up significantly and his power stroke seems to be back with 4 of his last 10 hits going for extra bases.
The MI position has been filled with trials and tribulations for most owners who don't have stalwarts manning those key positions. Deeper leagues that employ a MI will thrive on Gyorko's success but with the rash of injuries plaguing the middle infield positions, he can slide in as a solid replacement to at least help out in the power categories.
He is a cheap addition right now and owners should jump on the chance to get aboard the Gyorko bandwagon again before it is too late.
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