Fantasy Baseball Week 21 Insights: Key Sleeper Hitters Spotlighted

The Rockies have become an ideal environment for sleeper hitters as they gear up for the upcoming scoring period. Whether you’re filling an injury gap or simply looking for a hot player, here are ten sleeper hitters that are below 80% rostered in CBS Sports leagues, ready to help you out this week.

Sleeper Hitters for Week 21 (August 11-17)

1. Ivan Herrera (STL) - DH

   • Rostered: 77%
   • Matchups: COL3, NYY3

   Ivan is getting substantial play as a catcher, and his OPS against lefties is an impressive 1.280.

2. Ezequiel Tovar (COL) - SS

   • Rostered: 51%
   • Matchups: @STL3, ARI4

   Tovar has a potent home OPS close to 1.100 and will face weak pitching this week.

3. Andrew Vaughn (MIL) - 1B

   • Rostered: 70%
   • Matchups: PIT3, @CIN3

   Andrew is slashing a remarkable .348 with seven homers since joining the Brewers.

4. Jordan Beck (COL) - LF

   • Rostered: 57%
   • Matchups: @STL3, ARI4

   His performance at home speaks for itself, batting .321 in favorable matchups.

5. Luke Keaschall (MIN) - 2B

   • Rostered: 48%
   • Matchups: @NYY3, DET4

   Despite missing three months, Keaschall has returned displaying great promise and productivity.

6. Mickey Moniak (COL) - RF

   • Rostered: 47%
   • Matchups: @STL3, ARI4

   He’s been productive, especially at Coors Field, where the Rockies have several games.

7. Lourdes Gurriel (ARI) - LF

   • Rostered: 69%
   • Matchups: @TEX3, @COL4

   Gurriel is a strong streaming option against Coors Field’s favorable conditions.

8. Warming Bernabel (COL) - 1B

   • Rostered: 49%
   • Matchups: @STL3, ARI4

   Bernabel has made an explosive entrance into the majors.

9. Matt Wallner (MIN) - RF

   • Rostered: 25%
   • Matchups: @NYY3, DET4

   Despite personal circumstances, Wallner could offer significant power.

10. Colt Keith (DET) - DH

• Rostered: 46%
• Matchups: @CHW3, @MIN4

Keith has been performing well against right-handed pitchers.

Best and Worst Hitter Matchups for Week 21

Best

1. Rockies @STL3, ARI4
2. Diamondbacks @TEX3, @COL4
3. Tigers @CHW3, @MIN4

Worst

1. Padres @SF3, @LAD3
2. Reds PHI3, MIL3
3. Orioles SEA3, @HOU3

Make the most of these insights as you prepare your fantasy lineups!