Lose a stud bat to injury and need a fill-in in a pinch? Tired of that dead weight in your utility spot and looking to catch lightning in a bottle? Scott White has 10 recommendations for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They're not must-starts by any means, but they're the best you'll be able to do off the waiver wire.
- Week 6: Sleeper pitchers | Two-start pitchers
All information is up to date as of Sunday evening.
The early-season enthusiasm fizzled quickly because of a hamstring injury, which is why he's back to qualifying for this list. But he appears to be heating up again, even hitting his first home run Thursday, and has nothing but righties on the schedule.
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The matchups are middle-of-the-road and he's cooled off a bit, but the overall numbers still suggest he's one of the more under-rostered hitters out there. The improved plate discipline is especially encouraging for a player who's never been lacking for power.
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The Athletics don't have many hitters worth recommending, but with nine games on the schedule, there has to be someone. Sheldon Neuse has played his way into a full-time role, contributing just enough power and speed to get excited about.
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Best hitter matchups for Week 6
1. Athletics @DET5, LAA4
2. Tigers OAK5, BAL3
3. Mets @WAS3, SEA3
4. Rangers @NYY1, KC3, BOS3
5. Royals @BAL1, @TEX3, @COL3
Worst hitter matchups for Week 6
1. Braves BOS2, SD3
2. Mariners PHI3, @NYM3
3. Phillies @SEA3, @LAD4
4. Marlins @ARI3, MIL3
5. Rays @LAA3, TOR3