Melky Cabrera is being dropped from leagues across the country, so… should you stick with him?
Analysis: Melky is hitting .258 this year with 1 home run and 2 stolen bases. Obviously there is room for improvement but his last few games have been impressive. Melky has compiled 7 hits, 1 home run and 3 RBI in his last four games. He still offers a lower tier power/speed combo that will be valuable going forward considering his batting average will rise. Cabrera’s BABIP this year is 15 points below his career average and 50 points below his BABIP over his last two years.
There are a few negatives here. Melky’s isolated power is significantly down from his career average. He’s also striking out at a 16% clip which is the highest of his career but keep in mind the small sample size and the fact that 16% isn’t all that bad to begin with. A once universally owned outfielder is now available in 12-20% of fantasy leagues. No one quite knows what to make of Melky thus far but he has been a valuable fantasy option three of his last four years in baseball. Hope for the best in regards to his power numbers and bank on the average and stolen bases becoming an asset.