PT TOMORROW: NL West—Free Kiké!
Aug 20 2015
A hamstring injury to Howie Kendrick (2B, LA) earlier this month has opened up some playing time at 2B for Enrique Hernandez (OF, LA), and he's taken full advantage. "Kiké" is 14 for 38 this month with three HR, and he's quietly had a strong season in part-time duties for LA at multiple positions. Hernandez's .303 BA is supported by a .284 xBA, and his hard-hit ball metrics (114 HctX, 112 xPX) suggest there's legit power upside as well.
However, LA went ahead and acquired Chase Utley (2B, LA) on August 19, a move that kills the Kiké buzz and will likely keep him from an everyday role. Utley reunites with former teammate Jimmy Rollins (SS, LA) up the middle, and while he carries plenty of name recognition, the...
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