Week 17 Fantasy Baseball Preview: Highlighting Key Sleeper Hitters for Short and Long Scoring Periods
As the All-Star break approaches, managing your sleeper hitters becomes essential. This analysis focuses on players worth considering for both three- and ten-day scoring periods.
Overview
The All-Star break calls for a shift from the regular routine, particularly in the context of managing sleeper hitters for fantasy baseball. With game play resuming this Friday, players must decide whether to treat this initial weekend as a standalone scoring period or to meld it into the subsequent week for a combined scoring experience. These recommendations are contingent upon players rostered in fewer than 80% of CBS Sports leagues.
Sleeper Hitters for Week 17 (July 18-20)
Ivan Herrera (St. Louis Cardinals)
- Position: DH
- Age: 25
- Matchups: @ARI3
- Rostered: 75%
- Overview: Returned from injury, Herrera is a potent threat at the plate. With favorable matchups against strong pitchers, he’s a top prospect for the utility position.
Jordan Beck (Colorado Rockies)
- Position: LF
- Age: 24
- Matchups: MIN3
- Rostered: 43%
- Overview: Despite recent performance issues, Beck has solid stats at home and favorable matchups against weaker opposition.
Joshua Lowe (Tampa Bay Rays)
- Position: RF
- Age: 27
- Matchups: BAL3
- Rostered: 71%
- Overview: Lowe offers five-category potential. Face-off against hitters from less competitive teams provides a significant opportunity.
Willi Castro (Minnesota Twins)
- Position: 2B
- Age: 28
- Matchups: @COL3
- Rostered: 49%
- Overview: A consistent performer who has shown significant improvement in numbers recently.
Ryan O’Hearn (Baltimore Orioles)
- Position: 1B
- Age: 31
- Matchups: @TB3
- Rostered: 60%
- Overview: The All-Star is a reliable hitter for this matchup-heavy week.
Best Hitter Matchups for Short Week 17
- Twins @COL3
- Pirates CHW3
- Rockies MIN3
- Rays BAL3
- Guardians ATH3
Worst Hitter Matchups for Short Week 17
- Mariners HOU3
- Blue Jays SF3
- Astros @SEA3
- Angels @PHI3
- Cubs BOS3
Sleeper Hitters for Long Week 17 (July 18-27)
Addison Barger (Toronto Blue Jays)
- Position: 3B
- Age: 25
- Matchups: SF3, NYY3, @DET4
- Rostered: 75%
- Overview: Potentially difficult matchups short-term, but lengthy schedule may provide opportunities.
Ivan Herrera (St. Louis Cardinals)
- Position: DH
- Age: 25
- Matchups: @ARI3, @COL3, SD4
- Rostered: 75%
- Overview: A potential strong hitter poised to capitalize against favorable pitching staff.
Conclusion
Evaluate your roster with these insights in mind as the second half of the season begins, maximizing opportunity for both short and long scoring periods.
