Week 11: National League Gets Designated Hitter
By Bill Pivetz
Jun 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Miami Marlins left fielder
(51) in the dugout in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Week 11 is an interesting week in the fantasy baseball season. All 30 teams have an interleague matchup this week. Also, every team plays on each of the seven days. Teams match up for home-and-home series of two games at their respective venues. As a result, the National League will have a designated hitter in their lineup for two (or three) games. Here are some players that could get some extra at bats that may be worth adding for your team to help with your counting stats.
The veteran right fielder for the Miami Marlins may get two starts against one of his former team, the New York Yankees. The Marlins will likely move Giancarlo Stanton to DH, opening a spot in the outfield. As a utility player this season, Suzuki has been good asset. When he starts, he has a .290 average and .336 on-base percentage with one home run and nine RBI. This also helps to keep Stanton healthy and away from the outfield. In standard Roto leagues, Suzuki is a nice pickup for the two games.
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The Cincinnati Reds could activate their catcher-turned-outfielder for the two games against the Detroit Tigers. He did suffer a setback during a rehab game on Wednesday, but nothing major. When he rejoins the team, he will be in left field as Brayan Pena continues his role as catcher. In just 23 games this season, Mesoraco is hitting a lowly .178 with zero home runs and two RBI. Playing as the Reds’ designated hitter could get Mesoraco re-acclimated with big-league pitching without testing his body in the field. I’d wait and see before activating him from the DL.
Tyler Moore and Clint Robinson
The Washington Nationals offense is very hit or miss. The team is currently hitting .230/.278/.362 in the month of June, all in the bottom 10. The offense could see a boost with the addition of the designated hitter. The first base platoon of Moore and Robinson will likely split the eight plate appearances in the two games. On the season, the two combine for five home runs and 15 RBI in 148 total at bats. Having one play first and the other rest up as the DH could benefit both players, and possibly even the team. Moore and Robinson are only options in NL-only or 16-team leagues.