Astros Prospect Alex Bregman Could Be Called Up This Weekend
By Bill Pivetz
The Astros may call up top infield prospect Alex Bregman shortly after the All-Star break. If you are in deeper leagues or need a spark, pick him up.
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There are multiple reports that the team may call up infielder Alex Bregman sooner rather than later. The call up could come as soon as this weekend. After seeing how well he played in the All-Star Futures Game, finishing a home run away from the cycle, he looks ready for his big-league debut.
Bregman spent most of his time in the minors at shortstop, but has 11 games played at third base. With shortstop locked up by Carlos Correa (you may have heard of him), third base is likely the only spot for Bregman.
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Third base is occupied by the surging Luis Valbuena. He is hitting .353 with four home runs, 15 RBI and 10 runs scored in his last 15 games.
My colleague Brad Kelly wrote about him as a deep waiver add. I do agree with Kelly, but if Bregman gets the call soon, then he will trump Valbuena as a must add.
ESPN’s senior writer Jim Bowden has high praise for Alex Bregman. “He not only appears ready but his bat is further along than AJ Reed and Tyler White two other rookies they’ve already given chances to,” he said.
Bowden goes on to say that Valbuena will move over to first base, bumping Reed from the position. For the rest of the season, this is the best move the team could make. Fantasy owners hope that Reed can get start to hit better.
Between Double- and Triple-A, Bregman is hitting very well. In 70 games, he has 19 home runs, 60 RBI, 33 strikeouts, 44 walks and a .309 batting average. The only thing that would make him a complete player is speed, but it’s not needed.
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Alex Bregman has been added in 7.1 percent of ESPN leagues over the last week. His ownership percentage is now at 13.5 percent. He is worth in add in deeper or NL-only leagues. It’s a different case in standard leagues. There are still good infielders on the waiver wire.
The Astros are built for the future, and the future could be now.