New York Yankees Didi Gregorius: Waiver Wire Add

Didi Gregorius has easily been the most consistent all around player for the New York Yankees. Should fantasy owners now take notice as he is on a torrid stretch at the plate?

Does anyone remember the argument a few years ago, that the New York Yankees hit too many home runs?

That stance sounds especially comical now that the Yankees are near dead last in most offensive categories in the American League. But, one player that the team and fans can not complain about this season, has been Didi Gregorious.

Gregorius has easily been the Yanks most consistent player, both offensively and defensively, this season. He will always be tasked with, unjust as it is, playing in the shadow that Derek Jeter left behind, yet he has quietly settled in nicely.

Since his days with the Reds and Diamondbacks, he was normally labeled as a glove first player who may eventually hit enough to stick in the big leagues. After a rocky start to his Yankees tenure last season, Gregorius seems to have finally turn a corner offensively.

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The change came after the All-Star break last season, in which he made a change to his swing that allowed him utilize his legs more. The steadier base helped him become more consistent at the plate and better showcase his sneaky power. He hit .294 over that stretch, a 60 point increase in his AVG compared to the first half, and mashed five homers as well.

So far in 2016, he has not missed a beat either. He currently has a, .280/6 HR/28 RBI/2 SB/.725 OPS, line on the season. Yet his biggest turnaround, has been the success he has had versus lefties. He is a lifetime .238 hitter against them, but this season, he has improved it all the way to a .368 clip.

Gregorius also happens to be on fire at the plate right now, posting a, .354/2 HR/10 RBI/ .967 OPS/7 R, line over the last 14 games. Making him a solid MI or SS add for fantasy owners looking for offensive help.

He has the speed to offer 10+ SB, but he has not shown the willingness to become that kind of threat just yet. Yankee Stadium remains a left handed hitters paradise, so he has that in his favor as well. His counting stat potential should rise as the Yankees lineup has shown some signs of life in June, and he has climbed in the batting order here recently, so they serve as encouraging indicators.

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Gregorius make lack the fantasy upside that fantasy owners seek out, but he is a quality add off the waiver wire. Offense is nearly impossible to find from the MI spots, so when an option like Didi pops up, owners should act fast and make the move.

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