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JJ Bleday is a fantasy baseball waiver wire pickup for hitters heading into Week 8 (2023). Target Bleday as a free agent outfielder on the waiver wire.
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues
ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues
ANALYSIS: JJ Bleday was highlighted here last week, and his ownership is beginning to climb. He's slashing .353/.389/.706 in 10 games since being called up. That includes three home runs, 206 wRC+, and a .353 ISO. Bleday's sample size is small, but he's torn up Triple-A pitching over the last two years, and the former fourth-overall draft pick may finally be realizing his potential.
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The downside for Bleday, like Raley, is the strict platoon Oakland employs. Bleday has just six plate appearances against left-handed pitchers this season, though he did record two hits. Unlike Raley's situation, the Athletics lack depth. Bleday has been one of the few bright spots for an offense scoring just 3.9 runs per game. Should Bleday continue to excel, it would not be a surprise to see him draw more action against southpaws.
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