Overview

Whether you’re looking for a temporary replacement due to injuries or just trying to catch a player who is on a hot streak, Scott White has compiled a list of ten sleeper hitters you might want to consider for the upcoming scoring period, all of whom are owned in less than 80% of CBS Sports leagues. While they may not be must-start players, they represent the best you can find available off the waiver wire.

Sleeper Hitters for Week 11 (June 2-8)

1. Jonathan Aranda (1B, Tampa Bay Rays)

   • Matchups: TEX3, MIA3
   • Rostered: 77%
   • Notes: Hot over recent games with appropriate matchups against right-handed pitchers. His current stats include a .336 batting average against righties.

2. Rhys Hoskins (1B, Milwaukee Brewers)

   • Matchups: @CIN3, SD3
   • Rostered: 74%
   • Notes: Recently rebounded with strong performances, including a two-homer game.

3. Miguel Vargas (3B, Chicago White Sox)

   • Matchups: DET4, KC3
   • Rostered: 50%
   • Notes: Strong batting performance recently. Has struggled previously but shows signs of improvement.

4. Jake Burger (1B, Texas Rangers)

   • Matchups: @TB3, @WAS3
   • Rostered: 68%
   • Notes: Has a history of hitting power; reports suggest he could be a consistent starter.

5. Michael Busch (1B, Chicago Cubs)

   • Matchups: @WAS3, @DET3
   • Rostered: 77%
   • Notes: Proven against righties; favorable matchups await this week.

6. Brett Baty (3B, New York Mets)

   • Matchups: @LAD4, @COL3
   • Rostered: 42%
   • Notes: Strong performance leading to regular starts, offering good potential matchups.

7. Javier Baez (CF, Detroit Tigers)

   • Matchups: @CHW4, CHC3
   • Rostered: 69%
   • Notes: Capable of a revival with critical matchups ahead.

8. Jesus Sanchez (RF, Miami Marlins)

   • Matchups: COL3, @TB3
   • Rostered: 14%
   • Notes: Recent hitting success as he comes to face favorable pitching.

9. Connor Norby (3B, Miami Marlins)

   • Matchups: COL3, @TB3
   • Rostered: 42%
   • Notes: Underperformed in the past but has recently started hitting well.

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Best Hitter Matchups for Week 11

1. Tigers @CHW4 CHC3
2. Mets @LAD4, @COL3
3. Twins @ATH4, TOR3
4. Mariners BAL3, @LAA3
5. Phillies @TOR3, @PIT3

Worst Hitter Matchups for Week 11

1. Pirates HOU3, PHI3
2. Blue Jays PHI3, @MIN3
3. Guardians @NYY3, HOU3
4. Giants SD4, ATL3
5. Diamondbacks @ATL3, @CIN3