Add Carson Kelly or Geraldo Perdomo Off the Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire?

It's time for another round of fantasy baseball waiver wire stories. We'll tackle hitters in this story - check back later for the pitcher writeup.

Also be sure to check out the waiver wire hitter stories from earlier in the week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Should You Add Carson Kelly?

To the surprise of pretty much everyone, Kelly currently sits second in total fantasy points among catchers. He was added in 2.45% of leagues today and is up to 62.2% owned overall.

Kelly has appeared in 17 games and gotten 67 plate appearances so far. He has seven homers and a double and triple among his 18 total knocks, along with 21 RBIs, 15 walks, 13 runs scored and just six strikeouts.

He went hitless over three games between April 20-23, but has five hits over the three games since. The big thing working against him is that he isn't playing everyday. Including today, he's made just three starts over the past six contests.

Kelly's fantasy outlook is hampered because he isn't playing every game, but he did bat fourth and fifth his past couple starts. That's part of the reason why he's been added in a few more leagues recently.

Sadly though, I think this is about where his own percentage should slow down. He's a career .229 hitter with a .315 on-base percentage so his .360 average and .507 OBP so far are definitely not going to last.

I see him as a better deep-league option - he can be added and kept in those leagues until his hitting numbers drop way off for an extended period. 

He is a standard league streamer in my eyes, especially with his inconsistent playing time. I'd only add him if I had a roster spot to play with, or had a need for a fantasy catcher.

I'd personally try to look for someone who is in his team's lineup a little more frequently. They might not be producing anywhere near Kelly's level so far, but over time, that extra playing time is going to help other fantasy catchers pass Kelly in fantasy value.

Should You Add Ty France?

France is up 2.22% today, bringing his overall mark to 14.81%. Hot hitting of late has him on the rise.

France has played in 31 games and gotten 123 plate appearances so far. He's posted a .266 average and .341 OBP, with six doubles and three homers among his 29 total knocks. France also has 18 RBIs, nine walks, 14 runs scored and 19 strikeouts so far.

France is on a five-game hitting streak, collecting nine knocks over that span. Three of his doubles and one of his homers have come in this stretch. France also has six RBIs, four runs scored, no walks and two punchouts in that timeframe.

France appears to be locked into the fifth slot in the Twins' order. The first baseman is playing every game, which is a plus for his fantasy outlook.

His numbers might not jump out at you, but I still think he's a touch undervalued as a fantasy hitter. France could be added and started in a good amount of deeper fantasy leagues.

First base is a pretty loaded fantasy spot to start the season, but he could be utilized as an additional infielder or utility spot. He might also remain a decent bench option for most of the season, as he's producing nearly identical numbers to his career marks.

I'm not sure if France could ever become a standard league option unless he gets in a power surge. He's at least worth a roster spot and some starts in deeper leagues for now though, especially while he's hot at the plate.

Should You Add Geraldo Perdomo?

Perdomo is rostered in 81.23% of fantasy leagues after a 1.77% increase today.

After a red-hot start at the plate, Perdomo cooled off a bit. He's been pretty good of late again, so he's back on the rise as a fantasy asset.

Overall, Perdomo has gotten 134 plate appearances across 30 games. He's got a .267 average and .397 OBP, with five doubles and four homers among his 28 total hits. Perdomo also has 24 RBIs, seven stolen bases, 21 walks, 15 runs scored and just 13 strikeouts so far.

He has a hit in three straight games, and five hits over his past five contests. Perdomo has doubled and homered in that span, while also collecting five RBIs, three stolen bases, four walks, three runs scored and a strikeout.

Perdomo is playing pretty much every game, and batting first or second. There's plenty of fantasy value just from those two facts. 

The shortstop is battling for his MLB life with top-end prospect Jordan Lawlar tearing it up in Triple-A. Perdomo has done enough to hold off Lawlar so far.

While Perdomo's numbers are likely to drop as the season rolls along, he's worthy of a standard league roster spot in a good amount of leagues. He's more of a player to add if you have a roster spot to play with, or are in need of help at the shortstop position.

Watch Perdomo's numbers closely and cut bait with him in standard leagues if he starts delivering worse numbers, or sees his role change.

Should You Add Javier Baez?

Baez is a fantasy asset again… what year is it? He's up 1.64% and is rostered in 5.34% of leagues now.

In 25 games and 86 plate appearances so far, Baez has a .296 average and .337 OBP. He has six doubles and a homer among his 24 total knocks, along with 11 RBIs, a stolen bases, four walks, eight runs scored and 22 strikeouts.

This is his best season at the plate in several years. It's a small sample size, but you cannot deny that his overall numbers are pretty good.

The former full-time shortstop has played 12 games at third base this season. Baez has appeared in center field 11 times, while being at shortstop on just six occasions.

I bring that up because it might mean Baez is eligible to play at several positions for your fantasy team. That makes him a more valuable waiver possibility, and someone to consider in deeper leagues.

You could add least add and utilize Baez until his production drops off. He's hitting at the bottom of the Tigers' lineup, but playing enough to be a fantasy asset for some of you.

I doubt these numbers continue all season, so he's more of a short-term add. He has delivered big numbers in the past, so I wouldn't completely overlook him. Baez is likely to top out as a deep-league option though.

Should You Add JJ Bleday?

Bleday is rostered in 37.14% of fantasy leagues after a 1.34% increase.

In 30 games and 122 plate appearances so far, Bleday has a .217 average and .311 OBP. He's got six doubles and two homers across his 23 total hits. Bleday also has posted 11 RBIs, a stolen base, 15 walks, 17 runs scored and 26 strikeouts.

He has a hit in five of the past seven contests, but his .217 average and .280 OBP leave plenty to be desired still. He has four runs scored, two walks, no RBIs and nine punchouts in that span.

I'm not really sure why Bleday is on the rise today. It's not a massive increase in own percentage, but there's really nothing in his numbers to justify adding him.

He's just a deep-league fantasy option with his weak average and OBP. Bleday hits near the bottom of the order, which also works against him.

I'd look for a better fantasy option in your deeper league - there has to be one out there.