Fantasy Baseball Week 12: Key Sleeper Hitters to Watch
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Fantasy Baseball Week 12: Key Sleeper Hitters to Watch

A look at the top 10 sleeper hitters for Fantasy Baseball Week 12, featuring Josh Lowe and Xavier Edwards, along with insights into a tough streaming week.

In what seems to be a challenging week for streaming hitters, several players from the Marlins stand out. Scott White has highlighted 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period, all of whom are rostered in less than 80% of CBS Sports leagues. Though not considered must-starts, they represent the most promising options available off waivers.

Sleeper Hitters for Week 12 (June 9-15)

  1. Joshua Lowe - RF, Tampa Bay Rays

    • Matchups: @BOS3, @NYM3
    • Rostered: 75%
    • Impressive performance since returning from an oblique injury, continues to grow with solid metrics.
  2. Michael Busch - 1B, Chicago Cubs

    • Matchups: @PHI3, PIT4
    • Rostered: 78%
    • Strong recent results and contact quality, though he may sit against lefties.
  3. Agustin Ramirez - DH, Miami Marlins

    • Matchups: @PIT3, @WAS3
    • Rostered: 64%
    • One of the most notable catching profiles, significant time behind the plate.
  4. Xavier Edwards - SS, Miami Marlins

    • Matchups: @PIT3, @WAS3
    • Rostered: 70%
    • Great matchups this week; returned strong after an injury layoff.
  5. Matt Shaw - 3B, Chicago Cubs

    • Matchups: @PHI3, PIT4
    • Rostered: 77%
    • Solid base-stealing ability with a good batting average since recent promotion.
  6. Jo Adell - CF, L.A. Angels

    • Matchups: @PIT3, @WAS3
    • Rostered: 76%
    • Hitting well of late, potential for future success indicated by strong predicted averages.
  7. Lourdes Gurriel - LF, Arizona Diamondbacks

    • Matchups: SEA3, SD3
    • Rostered: 74%
    • Pairs well with favorable matchups to take advantage of scoring opportunities.
  8. Pavin Smith - DH, Arizona Diamondbacks

    • Matchups: SEA3, SD3
    • Rostered: 26%
    • Consistently strong at-bats against right-hand pitchers, likely to see increased playing time.
  9. Andrew McCutchen - DH, Pittsburgh Pirates

    • Matchups: MIA3, @CHC4
    • Rostered: 5%
    • Up-and-down momentum but significant contributions expected from him next week.
  10. Isiah Kiner-Falefa - SS, Pittsburgh Pirates

  • Matchups: MIA3, @CHC4
  • Rostered: 23%
  • Positional flexibility, potential to help in several key categories.

Best Hitter Matchups for Week 12

  1. Marlins @PIT3, @WAS3
  2. Angels ATH3, @BAL3
  3. Braves @MIL3, COL3
  4. Reds @CLE3, @DET3
  5. Pirates MIA3, @CHC4

Worst Hitter Matchups for Week 12

  1. Yankees @KC3, @BOS3
  2. Blue Jays @STL3, @PHI3
  3. Dodgers @SD3, SF3
  4. Rockies SF3, @ATL3
  5. Nationals @NYM3, MIA3
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