The 2018 fantasy baseball season is in clear sight! Most season-long drafts have already been held, but depending upon what type of league you’re in, there’s still some ripe fruit on the vine that needs to be picked – immediately. The following seven corner infielders are ones you might be able to swing a pre-season trade for, or even better, are sitting all by their lonesome on waiver wires as we speak. Either way, get them on your roster! Go here if its middle infielders you crave.
Logan Morrison – LoMo’s best season as a professional occurred back in 2011 when he hit .247 and launched 23 home runs to go along with 72 RBI. Injuries and ineffectiveness have plagued him since, but that wasn’t the case in 2017 when he was a standout for the Rays. Though he batted just .246 and averaged at least one strikeout in every game played, he set career-highs in both home runs and RBIs with 38 and 85 respectively. Now on a team with postseason aspirations and an offense that really hit its stride last season, the 30-year old just might be entering the pinnacle of his career at the perfect time. With an ADP of 253, it’s possible he was overlooked and remains on the wire. If so, get you some!
Ryan McMahon – In a surprise move by the Rockies, McMahon made the opening day roster. That’s huge news for those that held onto him in dynasty leagues, and even better news for savvy waiver wire players quick to the draw. There’s huge potential here for a fantasy breakout! McMahon will likely start off only stepping into the box against righties, but it won’t be but a matter of time until he’s penciled in as Colorado’s everyday first baseman. This kids got immense power and will steal you some bases as well. On top of that, he could end up with multi-position eligibility and plays half his games at Coors Field. Cut the fat at the end of your roster and get this kid on your squad STAT!
Brandon Belt – The Giants maligned first sacker was in the midst of his best season as a pro, and then the injury bug swooped in once again and ruined it. Though an injury risk, Belt has shown time in and time out that he’s got prodigious power and can stay hot for weeks when in a groove. The soon to be 30-year old had 18 home runs and a 17.3 walk percentage before he went down for the year at the beginning of August. He was on pace to destroy his best season from the year prior. If he can remain injury free – I know that’s a big if – he could end up being one of the late addition saving graces to your 2018 roster.
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Jose Martinez – At one point or another, St. Louis is going to have to find room for Martinez in the lineup. Currently, there roster is littered with the same ‘ol same ‘ol that’s done nothing the last couple seasons. It needs new blood, and Martinez is just the bat it needs to shake things up. In limited action last season, the 6-foot-7-inch giant slashed 309/.379/.518. He also went yard 14 times, plated 46 RBI and scored 47 runs. This was in just 307 plate appearances people! With an ECR and ADP in the mid 260s, it’s possible Martinez is sitting on your wire right now. If he is, you know what to do. If he isn’t, send over someone like Adrian Beltre and see if you get a nibble.
Chris Davis – Yes, Chris Davis is going to kill you in the strikeout department. Yes, he has no speed and he only walked 13.4 percent of the time a season ago. That’s now what “Krush” does well. In case you’re unaware, he hits home runs and he hits them far. Honestly, there’s only a few others in the league that hits moon shots as impressive as the O’s first baseman. If you’re looking for some cheap power at the end of your draft, Chris Davis is your man. Routinely being drafted in the 200s, Davis is only 32 years old and has a number of years left to assault opposing pitchers. He’s definitely worth a late flier with him 100 percent and ready to go for the start of the fantasy season.
Eugenio Suarez – Eugenio should change his name to Rodney because he simply isn’t getting any respect. Suarez made some impressive improvements to his game last season which included almost tripling his walk rate from 2015. He pelted the bleachers 26 times and reached base at a .367 clip. He plated 82 RBIs and scored 87 himself. Cincinnati just inked him to a seven-year deal so they have plans for No. 7 to be in the lineup for a very long time. He’ll be taking his hacks right behind Joey Votto this season, so the opportunity to rake even more RBIs is right there in front of him. This is a very young power hitter that just might be coming into his own at the ripe age of 26. Stepping into the GAB box for half his games only sweetens the fantasy pot that much more!
