Lose a stud bat to injury and need a fill-in in a pinch? Tired of that dead weight in your utility spot and looking to catch lightning in a bottle? Scott White has 10 recommendations for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They're not must-starts by any means, but they're the best you'll be able to do off the waiver wire.
- Week 7: Sleeper pitchers | Two-start pitchers
All information is up to date as of Sunday afternoon.
The recent call-up appears up to the challenge so far and gets to enjoy an eight-game slate this week. Even though he bats left-handed, he crushed lefties to the tune of a .362 batting average and 1.073 OPS in the minors last year, so the three on tap may actually play to his advantage.
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He's been a non-factor after having an .892 OPS last year, but hopefully the most favorable hitter slate is enough to get him going. He's looking at five games against Royals mush as part of an eight-game slate overall.
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Best hitter matchups for Week 7
1. White Sox @KC5, @NYY3
2. Cubs PIT3, ARI4
3. Diamondbacks @LAD4, @CHC4
4. Royals CHW5, MIN3
5. Astros @BOS3, TEX4
Worst hitter matchups for Week 7
1. Nationals @MIA3, @MIL3
2. Braves @MIL3, @MIA3
3. Padres @PHI3, @SF3
4. Phillies SD3, LAD3
5. Tigers @TB3, @CLE3