Let’s be clear

If your league combines the opening weekend with the first full week for a scoring period, this article isn’t intended for you. This recommendation caters to leagues treating opening weekend as a four-day period with Week 2 commencing on Monday.

We focus on players rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. These players aren’t guarantees but could be beneficial if you have needs in your roster.

Key Sleeper Hitters for Week 2 (March 31-April 6)

1. Christian Encarnacion-Strand - 1B, Cincinnati Reds, Rostered: 76%

   • Matchups: TEX3, @MIL4
   • Encarnacion-Strand is highlighted for favorable matchups and playing in seven games.

2. Wilyer Abreu - RF, Boston Red Sox, Rostered: 63%

   • Matchups: @BAL3, STL3
   • Abreu has already shown promise with multiple homers before playing in favorable conditions this week.

3. Tyler Soderstrom - 1B, Oakland Athletics, Rostered: 43%

   • Matchups: CHC3, @COL3
   • He began strong and is poised for further success against manageable pitching.

4. TJ Friedl - CF, Cincinnati Reds, Rostered: 55%

   • Matchups: TEX3, @MIL4
   • Friedl is back in action and well-positioned to take advantage of matchups.

5. Rhys Hoskins - 1B, Milwaukee Brewers, Rostered: 71%

   • Matchups: KC3, CIN4
   • Coming off an injury, Hoskins is projected to earn his keep this week.

6. Jonathan Aranda - 1B, Tampa Bay Rays, Rostered: 34%

   • Matchups: PIT3, @TEX3
   • Looking for growth as a key contributor for the Rays.

7. Brett Baty - 2B, New York Mets, Rostered: 32%

   • Matchups: @MIA3, TOR3
   • Baty is set for impactful matchups this week in terms of home plate performance.