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5 fantasy baseball waiver wire replacements for Miguel Cabrera

By Brad Berreman

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 2: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers jogs back to the dugout during the eight inning of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park on June 2, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Toronto 7-4. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 2: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers jogs back to the dugout during the eight inning of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park on June 2, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Toronto 7-4. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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2. Ryon Healy, Seattle Mariners

Healy went 2-for-4 with two home runs Tuesday night, and he now has three home runs over the last two games against the Angels. He has been struggling so far in June though, with a .231/.250/.538 slash line, but some bad batted ball luck (.179 BABIP) has been in play over that span and overall so far this season (.260 BABIP) to push Healy’s batting average down. But the power surge over the last two nights could be the start of a hot streak fantasy owners can ride.

If/when Healy’s .245 batting average begins to revert back toward his .275 career mark, to go along with a current pace (12 home runs and 30 RBI) to easily surpass his career highs in home runs (25) and RBI (78), he’ll be an even better fantasy asset. Even without a boost in batting average, power numbers alone already make Healy plenty roster-worthy in mixed leagues.

Healy also carries eligibility at third base over from last season with Oakland (34 games), to further boost his fantasy value.

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