The Mets continue to move up the National League standings, and part of their resurgence can be attributed to the play of McNeil. McNeil has been one of the best hitters in baseball over the past 10 games, hitting .343/.351/.800 with a triple slash and a 1.151 OPS over 12 hits in his last 10 games.
His four home runs during that span nearly equal his entire first half of the season production (4). He’s cooking, and hopefully his stolen bases will increase as well.
I’m going back to the well because Toglia is still not on the roster. The 25-year-old’s power has reached the upper echelons of hitters, with exit velocity, barrel and hard hit rate above 90% this season. Toglia has 14 home runs since June 1 (fourth in MLB), and in 10 games since the All-Star break, he’s slashed .306/.375/.556 with a triple slash and a .931 OPS.
His batting average isn’t sustainable, but he’s one of the best hitters on the wire and he plays in one of the most hitter-friendly parks.
It was mostly a down year for the nine-year veteran, with May posting fantasy-relevant numbers. But he turned things around in July, especially after a break, hitting .342 with five homers, 10 RBIs and six runs in his last 10 games.
All five of those homers have come in the last seven games, so he’s definitely been at the plate. With the Marlins completely waiving him on Sunday, Bell could be moving on to a better situation that doesn’t lead to a complete meltdown.
The A’s have provided a lot of fantasy value throughout their roster, and the next guy is Andújar. He’s been hitting consistently all year, boasting a solid .286 batting average, but he’s been adding more counting stats lately. He collected 13 RBIs in July after only recording 14 combined in May and June.
Andujar’s power is limited, especially when he plays half of his games at O Coliseum. Still, the A’s recent call-ups have been making noise and scoring runs. Andujar is firmly entrenched in the No. 2 slot, so he’s worth considering in mixed leagues if you need a player who makes good contact to boost your batting average.
The catcher position was an odd choice this season, but Wells is emerging as a reliable option in a mixed league. With Jose Trevino on the DL with a quadriceps strain and likely to miss several weeks, Wells became the Yankees’ starting catcher. It was a good thing for Wells, who is a more highly regarded prospect and just needs more practice at catcher.
The 25-year-old former first-round pick from Arizona moved up to No. 4 last week, and the results speak for themselves. He’s batting .393 with 11 hits, two homers, five RBIs and five runs scored over his last eight games. Protecting his spot in the heart of a dangerous Yankees lineup is money for fantasy managers.
