NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week

1. Identify likely free agents and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.
2. Estimate how much of your $100 starting free-agent budget you should bid on them.

This year, we are again using grids into the FAAB articles, so users can easily see at a glance how certain players stack up against others and how much they should command in a variety of formats.

The grids, which are sortable by column (click on the header), include a very basic "player grade" column. This serves as a reflection of a player's skills and role on an A-E scale. Cody Bellinger would have been an "A" grade player last year -- that mark will be reserved for similar high-impact prospects stepping into an everyday role.

As always, if there is a player that was not discussed in the article that you would like to know about, feel free to ask about the player in the comments.

STARTING PITCHER

Tyler Anderson, Rockies: Anderson, last profiled two months ago, deserves another mention thanks to his recent dominant six-start run. In that stretch, Anderson has posted a 2.18 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 41:8 K:BB, lowering his ERA to 3.90 on the season. The two starts in this run have come against the Dodgers and Giants, against whom he has tossed back-to-back starts of eight shutout innings, walking just three and striking out 17. Anderson has posted quirky reverse splits each of the past two seasons, posting far better numbers at home in Coors Field than on the road, though he has reversed that trend this year. In addition, he is mixing up his fastball, changeup, cutter and occasional curveball effectively. He has benefitted from a slightly low BABIP (.276), and his FIP is just under half a run higher, so expect some regression, but Anderson has shown enough growth to warrant taking a strong chance on him. 12-team Mixed: $11; 15-team Mixed: $18; 12-team NL: owned

Tyler Mahle, Reds: Mahle continues to pitch well for Cincinnati. Friday's outing was the seventh straight start in which he's allowed three earned runs or less. He still is walking too many (3.75 BB/9) and has allowed 16 home runs in just 98.1 innings. But his K/9 is up to 8.88, and he holds a strong 11 percent swinging strike rate, which has helped limit the impact of those walks. Mahle has lowered his ERA to 3.66 on the year to go with a 97:41 K:BB in those 97.1 innings. In addition, Mahle hasn't been hurt pitching at Great American Ball Park, which bodes well for continued success. 12-team Mixed: $11; 15-team Mixed: $18; 12-team NL: owned

Andrew Suarez, Giants: Suarez, called up at the end of April to replace Johnny Cueto (elbow) in the Giants' rotation, has been excellent in the 14 overall starts he has made. In 78 innings, Suarez has a 3.92 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 72:15 K:BB. Despite the recent return of Madison Bumgarner, Jeff Samardzija and Cueto, Suarez, a 2015 second-round pick, will remain in the rotation with Derek Holland moving to the bullpen. Suarez posted a 1.23 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB in 22 innings and four starts this season in the minors, continuing his solid career farm performance. The southpaw relies mainly on his low-90s fastball and slider to attack the opposition, but he does mix in a changeup to keep hitters honest and projects to be a mid-rotation starter for San Francisco. The negatives: He is allowing close to 40 percent hard contact, which has resulted in a .324 BABIP and 1.15 HR/9. But he offsets those numbers with solid control and strong 2:1 GB:FB, leading to a 3.56 FIP and 3.43 SIERA below his actual ERA, boding well for future success. 12-team Mixed: $10; 15-team Mixed: $16; 12-team NL: owned

John Gant, Cardinals:Michael Wacha, sidelined with a strained left oblique, may miss several more weeks with the injury. With Adam Wainwright also out, St. Louis was in need of an additional starter. Gant, who had already made three spot starts, stepped in for Wacha two weeks ago and has kept the Cardinals in every game. He has allowed six runs on 10 hits and 11 walks while striking out 11 in 18.3 innings pitched over three starts. Wacha will miss at least one more start and possibly more, affording Gant additional time to impress the Cardinals and keep the rotation spot. For that to occur, Gant must do a much better job of limiting walks, which hasn't been an issue in the minors but has been a problem during his stints in the majors. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $5; 12-team NL: $9

Nick Kingham, Pirates: Kingham, who has posted stellar numbers in the minors, was promoted Monday to fill in with Chad Kuhl (forearm) on the disabled list. In his first six starts with the Pirates this season, Kingham accrued a 3.82 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 35 strikeouts in 35.1 innings. Those numbers add to the 2.19 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 51:13 K:BB in 49.1 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis. Kingham struggled Monday, allowing seven runs (five earned) on eight hits -- including three home runs -- over three innings in a loss to the Dodgers. With Kuhl out a while and Joe Musgrove also sidelined, Kingham should remain in the rotation until Pittsburgh is fully healthy, especially with few other options available. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7

Aaron Wilkerson, Brewers: Wilkerson was promoted Friday and started Saturday in place of Brent Suter, who landed on the disabled list with forearm tightness. Wilkerson allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five in five innings, which might've been just good enough to give him another start. The 29-year-old has posted a 2.08 ERA in 34.2 innings at Triple-A Colorado Springs this season, and with Zach Davies suffering another setback, Wilkerson could remain in the rotation at least until Wade Miley (oblique) is deemed ready to return. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $3

Injury activations/updates

Jeff Samardzija, Giants: Samardzija left his May 29 start with right shoulder tightness. Prior to the injury, Shark had posted a mediocre 26:23 K:BB with a 6.56 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 35.2 innings. Samardzija made his fourth and final rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, allowing just two earned runs -- on a pair of solo home runs -- across six innings with Triple-A Sacramento. He was activated off the 10-day DL and started Saturday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs in five innings. Samardzija signed a five-year, $90 million deal with the Giants in December of 2015, so he still has nearly two and a half years left on his contract, making it tough to deal or walk away from him. Last season, Samardzija posted a 4.14 ERA, but that doesn't accurately represent how well he pitched. He upped his K/9 rate from 7.39 to 8.8, lowered his walk rate to just 1.4 BB/9 and finished 13th among qualified starters in K-BB% (20.4), resulting in a 3.65 FIP. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14

Julio Urias, Dodgers: Urias was Los Angeles' top pitching prospect when he was promoted in 2016. In 77 innings, he showed flashes of what made him so special. After opening 2017 in the minors, Urias got the nod early in the year, pitching well his first few starts. But after he struggled and was sent to the minors, shoulder soreness shut him down, and Urias underwent successful left anterior capsule surgery June of last season. Urias' fastball sat in 91-92 mph range, up from the 88-89 mph he hit in a bullpen workout last week. His fastball sat in the 93 mph range prior to the injury, so he's inching closer to that while throwing with a free and easy motion. Urias will be built up as a starter, not a reliever, and should start a rehab assignment sometime in July, putting a return in August on the table. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7 (same stash bid)

Homer Bailey, Reds: How many times do you like going to the well, and how lucky do you feel? If you haven't had enough of Bailey, any chance at owning and utilizing him may be just around the corner. Bailey, sidelined with right knee inflammation since the beginning of June, is in the midst of yet another rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville. He has been dominant his past two starts at that level and could get another chance at starting for Cincy, though the original plan was to move him to the bullpen. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4

Jason Vargas, Mets: If you are a glutton for punishment and just haven't had enough of Vargas this year, this post is for you. Sidelined with a strained right calf, Vargas threw a four-inning, 65-pitch simulated game Tuesday and will toss a second sim game Sunday. His injury still limits his mobility and presents complications in the field, something that could be more exposed in an uncontrolled setting. This is why Vargas is only throwing simulated games and has not yet kicked off a minor-league rehab stint. He is likely out through the All-Star break, and his return date will depend on when he is able to make his one or two rehab starts. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4

RELIEF PITCHER

Will Smith, Giants:Hunter Strickland, sidelined with a fractured hand, was placed on the 60-day disabled list Saturday. While Strickland has been sidelined, the back end of the Giants' bullpen has been mix-and-match. Originally, it looked Sam Dyson was the favorite to close, supported by Tony Watson and Mark Melancon. Dyson faltered in his first shots at closing, resulting in Melancon notching the save, but since then, he has been in a setup role, like Watson. Stepping into the breach has been Smith, who has a 1.07 ERA and a 0.67 WHIP to go along with a sterling 35:7 K:BB in 25.1 innings, has the last three saves for the Giants. He has not been named the formal closer, but those looking for a reliever to grab in San Francisco should take a chance on him. 12-team $11; 15-team Mixed: $18; 12-team NL: $27

Victor Arano, Phillies:Seranthony Dominguez is the primary option at the back end of the Philly bullpen, but Arano has worked his way into high-leverage usage, notching the occasional save. Arano closed out Saturday's win to notch his second save in the past week. He has a 2.25 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 35:9 K:BB in 32 innings in his first full season in the majors following a brilliant September after his promotion a year ago. Dominguez notched the hold Saturday and might have been used in that role with the 2-3-4 hitters for Pittsburgh coming up, so it's unlikely that a change in the closing pecking order has occurred in Philly. But Arano should have value in even some mixed leagues even if he isn't closing full-time. 12-team Mixed: $5; 15-team Mixed: $11; 12-team NL: $18

Jared Hughes, Reds: Hughes has proven to be more than capable closing when Raisel Iglesias is unavailable, as he was earlier this after pitching three straight days, forcing Cincinnati to turn to Hughes to close Wednesday. Iglesias is the clear-cut option when available, but some speculation exists that he could be traded before the July 31 deadline. If that happens, Hughes, who has six saves to go along with a 1.37 ERA, would close for the Reds. Hughes is signed through next year with a 2020 option, so keep in mind there is a possibility that he -- not Iglesias -- is traded. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14 (future saves spec bid)

Injury activations/updates

Carl Edwards Jr., Cubs: Out since May 30 with right shoulder inflammation, Edwards was activated Friday after a weeklong rehab stint at Triple-A Iowa. After a hot start to the season, Edwards fell apart in May, posting a 5.56 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 11.1 innings, which might have been due to the injury. When Edwards returns – likely just before or after the All-Star break -- he should resume his high-leverage role in the late innings setting up Brandon Morrow. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7

CATCHER

Victor Caratini, Cubs: Caratini, who was optioned down to Triple-A Iowa on May 22, was called back up to the majors Thursday. After struggling with minimal work in Chicago, Caratini hit .313/.409/.478 in 32 games with Iowa. He will receive most of his action behind the plate backing up Willson Contreras but also see the occasional start at first base and possibly the outfield. His minor-league power has yet to show up in the majors, but the more at-bats he sees, the better the likelihood that occurs. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4

Injury activations/updates

Matt Wieters, Nationals: Wieters, sidelined since mid-May after having hamstring surgery, ran the bases Thursday. While he did not run at 100 percent, Wieters progressed enough to start his rehab assignment with seven innings at Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday. Pedro Severino has manned the tools of ignorance while Wieters has been out, but Washington will welcome back their starting catcher as soon as he is ready. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11

Alex Avila, Diamondbacks: Avila was activated Saturday after briefly missing time with a strained right hamstring. His playing time will be limited to just a couple of starts per week at best with John Ryan Murphy and Jeff Mathis retaining their roles in Arizona's catching timeshare. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $2

FIRST BASE

Brad Miller, Brewers: Miller, who qualifies at first and second base, was profiled when he was first promoted by the Brewers two weeks after he was acquired from Tampa for Ji-Man Choi. With Orlando Arcia sent down, Miller has assumed the starting shortstop job and will shortly qualify at that position in just about all fantasy leagues. Batting .256 with five homers and 21 RBI with the Rays when he was traded, Miller has been red-hot at the plate in Milwaukee, providing some pop along with a solid OBP and OPS. 12-team Mixed: $5; 15-team Mixed: $11; 12-team NL: $18

Injury activations/updates

Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals: Zimmerman, sidelined since mid-May with an oblique injury, could begin a rehabilitation assignment in the minor leagues this weekend. Zim might return before the All-Star break, depending on how many rehab games he needs. An improved launch angle, grouped with strong exit velocity and improved health, resulted in Zimmerman's career-best performance in 2017. He blasted 36 home runs, drove in 108 runs and slashed .303/.358/.573 en route to the best OPS (.930) of his career. This season has been a far cry from 2017, as Zim has struggled at the plate, looking like the 2016 rather than 2017 version of himself. Adjust your bids depending on which one you believe is the real Zimmerman. 12-team Mixed: $7; 15-team Mixed: $14; 12-team NL: $22

Matt Adams, Nationals: Adams, who had been sidelined with a hand injury since June 15, was activated off the disabled list Wednesday. He wasted little time getting back in the groove, notching four base hits Thursday. Prior to the injury, Adams was hitting .275/.351/.575 with 13 home runs in 153 at-bats. Adams should see most of the action at first base, starting versus righties with Mark Reynolds playing against lefties until Ryan Zimmerman, sidelined since mid-May with an oblique injury but could begin a rehabilitation assignment in the minor leagues this weekend, is activated. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14

Garrett Cooper, Marlins: Cooper opened the season with this Marlins but was hit on the right wrist in the second game of the season and landed on the 60-day disabled list. He is to be activated sometime this week, prior to the All-Star break. Cooper has hit well during his rehab assignment at Triple-A New Orleans, where he is seeing time at first and in left field. Cooper, acquired along with Caleb Smith from the Yankees this offseason, opened the campaign as the Marlins' starting right fielder, but with Brian Anderson having since secured that job, should up when Cooper will likely serve as a backup at the positions where he is currently playing in the minors, seeing his at-bats against left-handed pitching. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $4

SECOND BASE

Alen Hanson/Chase d'Arnaud, Giants: Hanson, profiled several times already this year, gets another mention, as he now should start at second base daily with Joe Panik landing on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right groin. His first and second mentions came when he was promoted to replace Panik after he landed on the disabled list on May 14. While Panik was out, Hanson slashed .298/.346/.638 with four home runs, 12 RBI and three stolen bases in 14 games until he too landed on the disabled list. Unfortunately for Hanson his return came one day after Panik was activated, reducing his playing time. Two weeks ago, the Giants sent down Mac Williamson, which afforded Hanson additional at-bats while he shared left field with Austin Slater and, to a lesser extent, Hunter Pence. Now with Panik out again, Hanson, who once was a solid prospect with the Pirates but saw his status regress the past few seasons and had little prior success in the majors, should play almost every day at the keystone spot despite his recent slump at the plate. He will be backed up at second base by d'Arnaud. Hanson - 12-team Mixed: $5; 15-team Mixed: $11; 12-team NL: $18; d'Arnaud - 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $2

Kolten Wong, Cardinals: Wong's strong start to July continued Saturday, as he went 2-for-4 against the Giants. He is now 8-for-21 this month, upping his average above the Mendoza Line. Manager Mike Matheny is utilizing a defense-oriented lineup more frequently, which should keep Wong on the card, even when he doesn't hit. But if he can maintain his hot bat, as he did for stretches last season and as a rookie in 2014, Wong should be a consistent part of the Cardinals' attack. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11

Carlos Asuaje, Padres: Asuaje was promoted from Triple-A El Paso last Sunday. He will split time at second base with Jose Pirela while Cory Spangenberg will also factor into the keystone mix. After losing out on his starting role and being sent down to the minors in late May, Asuaje caught fire at the plate, slashing .338/.408/.492 across 149 plate appearances with El Paso to earn a second chance this year. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7

Dilson Herrera, Reds: Herrera, acquired by the Reds from the Mets in the Jay Bruce trade in 2016, was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. In 50 contests with Louisville this season, Herrera slashed .297/.367/.465 with seven home runs and 27 RBI. But he had been red-hot the past month, posting a .315/.402/.511 line with four home runs, 20 RBI and 15 runs scored. Herrera will back up Scooter Gennett at second base. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: $0; 12-team NL: $3

Injury activations/updates

T.J. Rivera, Mets: Rivera, who had Tommy John surgery last September, kicked off a rehab assignment as the designated hitter for High-A St. Lucie on Thursday. He followed that up by playing second base for St. Lucie on Friday. Rivera can play first, second and third base and likely will see time at all three spots during his minor-league rehab stint, which should last at least until the All-Star break. His strong contact and manageable strikeout rate offset his low walk rate, enabling Rivera to post a solid batting average with some power thrown in for good measure, but it's hard to think he'll seize enough playing time for fantasy consideration in most mixed leagues, even if the Mets undergo a major roster overhaul. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4 (early spec return bid)

THIRD BASE

Jose Bautista, Mets: With Yoenis Cespedes and Jay Bruce still sidelined, Bautista has become a starting outfielder for the Mets. His batting average still is subpar, but he continues to draw walks at a strong clip, bumping his OBP to over .400 in New York. Bautista notched three homers, 11 RBI, and an 18:20 BB:K ratio over 25 June games and blasted his first home run in July, a walkoff grand slam Friday. The power and RBI output still leave a bit to be desired, but Bautista is scoring runs due to his strong walk rate. Yo might be back near the All-Star break, but Bruce is not close to returning, which has afforded Bautista consistent at-bats. Ironically, Bautista was expected to see action against left-handers and sit against righties, due his weak slash line. But he has been solid versus righties and scuffled against southpaws following his signing by New York. In addition, he qualifies at third base in most leagues, which slightly increases his value. 12-team Mixed: $11; 15-team Mixed: $18; 12-team NL: $27

Injury activations/updates

Evan Longoria, Giants: Longoria has been out since June 14 with a fractured fifth metacarpal on his left hand suffered on a HBP, necessitating surgery on June 19. He's close to taking groundballs and hitting off a tee, which should occur during the upcoming week. Manager Bruce Bochy stated he hopes Longoria will be activated from the disabled list sometime during the first week in August. Pablo Sandoval will continue to fill in for Longoria, who despite a subpar season will be welcomed back with open arms by the Bay. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11 (early spec return bid)

Martin Prado, Marlins: After being sidelined since May 26 due to an injured hamstring, Prado completed a 10-game rehab assignment at High-A Jupiter and was activated Thursday. While Prado was out, Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas manned the hot corner. Even though Prado is active, he may not get his starting job back and be part of a platoon to keep Anderson and Derek Dietrich in the lineup. But he was in the starting lineup and blasted a home run Thursday while playing the hot corner, with Dietrich in left and Anderson in right with Lewis Brinson out and Cameron Maybin in center. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7

SHORTSTOP

Johan Camargo, Braves: Camargo, who starts at third for the Braves, is profiled under shortstop, as he also qualifies at this position, adding to his value. After slashing .299/.331/.452 in 82 games last season, Camargo was to open the year as the team's starting third baseman, but an oblique injury landed him on the disabled list. When he returned three weeks into the year, Ryan Flaherty was raking, relegating Camargo to a utility role. Then Atlanta added Jose Bautista, pushing Camargo further down the depth chart. When the Braves released Bautista, Camargo was hitting .226 with two homers and 13 RBI on May 20 when he was named the starting third baseman. Since he was named the starter, Camargo is 40-for-149 (.268) with a .350 on-base percentage, seven home runs, 26 RBI and 21 runs scored in 39 games. With Austin Riley's possibility for promotion delayed by his recent injury and rehab assignment, Camargo is fairly locked in at the hot corner. 12-team Mixed: $11; 15-team Mixed: $22; 12-team NL: owned

Injury activations/updates

Tyler Saladino, Brewers: Saladino, who had been out since spraining his ankle on May 29, was activated off the disabled list Thursday. The Brewers designated Eric Sogard for assignment and shifted Orlando Arcia to Triple-A Colorado Springs last weekend, so Saladino should back up Brad Miller at shortstop. Saladino was hitting .311 with three homers and eight RBI through 22 games in 2018 when he was first sidelined. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $5

OUTFIELD

Joc Pederson, Dodgers: Pederson's ownership rate continues to rise, but he's far from being universally owned in most formats. In the past month, Pederson, who sees just about all his action against righties, sitting versus lefties, has 12 of his 13 long balls on the season. On the downside, he has just 16 runs batted in over that span along with 17 runs scored. But the slash line in that span – just below 1.200 OPS, aided by a strong K:BB -- has been impressive, affording him the consistent at-bats against righties. He has cooled over the past two weeks, so buyer beware, but I am still optimistic he will hold onto the starting job and produce. 12-team Mixed: $22; 15-team Mixed: owned; 12-team NL: owned

Harrison Bader, Cardinals: Bader has taken advantage of the additional playing time afforded him by Dexter Fowler's slump. His three hits Thursday gave Bader five multi-hit games in his last eight contests. Overall, Bader is slashing .271/.338/.418 with six homers, 14 RBI, 29 runs and eight steals, and if he finds a way to reduce his K rate, his starting spot would be more secure. With Fowler slumping and Tyler O'Neill sidelined, Bader can really grab a hold of right field. One caveat is that Fowler has started three of the last six games, so keep an eye on the playing-time split. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: owned

Austin Slater, Giants: Slater, promoted two weeks ago to take Mac Williamson's spot on the Giants' 25-man roster, is taking grounders at second and third base. The Giants have struggled against left-handed pitching, so the team could turn to Slater in the infield in those games to provide a right-handed bat in the lineup if they feel confident about his defense at either position. Slater saw 34 games of action with San Francisco, acquitting himself nicely when in the lineup. He slashed .344/.417/.564 with five home runs and eight steals over 53 games at Triple-A Sacramento, showing an improved walk pace and lowered strikeout rate. Slater is currently seeing most of his playing time in left field, where he was sharing time with Alen Hanson. But with Hanson now manning the keystone in place of the injured Joe Panik, Slater should be in line for a bump in playing time in left field. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11 (up if sees time at second or third base)

Cameron Maybin, Marlins: Maybin is in line for a short-term boost in reps with Lewis Brinson landing on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday due to right hip inflammation. J.B. Shuck was to split time in center with Maybin, but he was designated for assignment Thursday to make room for Martin Prado. After solid 2015 and 2016 campaigns, Maybin regressed last season and has struggled all of 2018. Despite the additional playing time, relying on or expecting Maybin to produce may be an exercise in futility, though there's always the hope he steals a few bags while he has a starting role. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $5

Jordan Luplow/Jordan Patterson: The fourth and fifth outfielder callups this week were in Pittsburgh and Colorado. Luplow posted a .911 OPS against lefties in 72 at-bats this year at Triple-A Indianapolis and will be the go-to option off the bench against southpaws while he is up, though his time in the majors this time may last only until Sean Rodriguez is ready to come off the disabled list. Patterson is only up with Tom Murphy on the paternity list and likely will head back to the minors once Murphy returns. Luplow - 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $3; Patterson - 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $0

Injury activations/updates

Steven Souza, Diamondbacks: Souza, acquired by the Diamondbacks this past offseason, opened the season on the disabled list, as he had been sidelined from March 21 with a right pectoral strain suffered while attempting to make a diving catch. He returned to action May 3 but experienced soreness in the area two weeks later, landing back in the disabled list. Souza completed a six-game rehab assignment at High-A Visalia and Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, paving the way for his activation this past Thursday. In 2017, Souza launched 27 of his 30 home runs against right-handers, offsetting his poor contact rate, which adversely impacts his batting average. But his solid eye and walk rate enhance his value in leagues that use on-base percentage. 12-team Mixed: $12; 15-team Mixed: $22; 12-team NL: $33 (upped bid)

David Dahl, Rockies: Dahl hit .315/.379/.500 with seven home runs and five stolen bases in 237 plate appearances after his promotion in July 2016 and looked prime to take the next step forward last year. A stress reaction to his rib in spring training sidelined the outfielder nearly all season, making it a wasted year. The return of CarGo to Colorado along with presence of Geraldo Parra meant that Dahl started the year in the minors. CarGo landed on the disabled list the third week of April, resulting in a promotion for Dahl. He was posting solid numbers before a broken right foot sidelined him in late May. Dahl, who was to miss 6-to-8 weeks, ditched the walking boot on his right foot last week and took batting practice Friday. The next step will be for Dahl to kick off a rehab assignment in the near future. But with the Colorado outfield healthy, Dahl may end up back in Triple-A Albuquerque or at best on the short side of platoons at both corner outfield spots. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11 (up if think he sticks when activated)