PT TOMORROW: NL East—Howie does it
May 15 2019
Since the Carter Kieboom (SS, WAS) experiment went kaput, the Nationals have contented themselves with playing Wilmer Difo (INF, WAS) at shortstop until Trea Turner (SS, WAS) proves healthy enough to return. Meanwhile, the hot-hitting Howie Kendrick (INF, WAS) has been filling in at 1B while both Ryan Zimmerman (1B, WAS) and Matt Adams (1B/OF, WAS) are out. What happens when the injured are well?
Difo’s real-life value is his defensive acumen and versatility. In fantasy, he’s basically waiver wire fodder. Difo’s wOBA has been on a downward trend since 2016: .325, .293, .280, .265. His BPV has fluctuated between a high of 37 and this year’s low of -10. Difo has exhibited a decent amount of roto speed in the past (166...
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