NL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week

1. Identify likely free agents and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.
2. Estimate how much of your $100 starting free-agent budget you should bid on them.

This year, we are again using grids into the FAAB articles, so users can easily see at a glance how certain players stack up against others and how much they should command in a variety of formats.

The grids, which are sortable by column (click on the header), include a very basic "player grade" column. This serves as a reflection of a player's skills and role on an A-E scale. Cody Bellinger would have been an "A" grade player last year -- that mark will be reserved for similar high-impact prospects stepping into an everyday role.

As always, if there is a player that was not discussed in the article that you would like to know about, feel free to ask about the player in the comments.

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STARTING PITCHER

Chris Archer, Pirates: Archer was traded from the Rays to the Pirates for Austin Meadows, Tyler Glasnow and a player to be named later. Archer was once again underperforming relative to his fielding-independent numbers, posting a 4.31 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 102 strikeouts in 96 innings. However, he has a 2.70 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 50 strikeouts over his last eight starts (43.1 innings), which is the boost the Pirates hope to receive in acquiring their new ace. Archer is under team control for the next three-plus seasons at less than $10 million AAV, necessitating the high price Pittsburgh paid. He should benefit from a move to the NL, stepping into a pennant race on a team that made several moves to try reaching the postseason. Archer surpasses Cole Hamels as the biggest-name pitcher that moved from the American League to the National League. He continued his recent struggles, surrendering five runs (four earned) on seven hits and four walks while fanning six across 4.1 innings in his Pittsburgh debut Friday. 12-team Mixed: owned; 15-team Mixed: owned; 12-team NL: $80

Kevin Gausman, Braves: The Braves bolstered their rotation acquiring Gausman along with Darren O'Day from the O's for minor leaguers Evan Phillips, Jean Carlos Encarnacion, Brett Cumberland, Bruce Zimmerman and international signing slots. Gausman, who went 5-8 with a 4.43 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 104:32 K:BB in 124 innings (21 starts) across 124 innings with the Orioles, is under team control for 2019 and 2020, so he should be in Atlanta for the near future. His production never met the prospect stats, but Gausman benefits from moving to the NL East and pitching in front of a better defensive squad and lineup. He allowed three runs on six hits and a pair of walks with two strikeouts in five innings in his Braves debut Saturday against the Mets. 12-team Mixed: owned; 15-team Mixed: owned; 12-team NL: $45

Luis Castillo, Reds: For the second time this season, Castillo is in the midst of an extended streak of solid pitching. He has his best outing of the year last Sunday and now has allowed just three earned runs over 17.1 innings in his last three starts, posting a 16:2 K:BB in the process. Extend those numbers for two more starts and it's seven earned runs surrendered in 28 innings with a 25:5 K:BB. Castillo's current hot streak has his ERA below 5.00 for the first time all season, as he looks to be finally showing the promise he displayed last year. 12-team Mixed: $30; 15-team Mixed: owned; 12-team NL: owned

Joe Musgrove, Pirates: Musgrove is riding another hot streak, reeling off a quality start in three of his last five outings and pitching at least seven innings in four of those starts. In this span, Musgrove has lowered his ERA nearly a full run and sits at 3.63 for the year with a 1.28 WHIP and 54:19 K:BB in 67 innings. Musgrove is entrenched as the Pirates' third starter. 12-team Mixed: $25; 15-team Mixed: owned; 12-team NL: owned

Wade Miley, Brewers: Miley has pitched well since returning from a two-month absence for an oblique injury. In the four starts since he was activated off the disabled list, Miley has surrendered just four runs in 23 innings, albeit with a 13:11 K:BB. Overall, Miley has posted just a 17:15 K:BB over 29.1 innings, but he's allowed two or fewer runs in all six starts this season en route to a sparkling 1.53 ERA. As someone who has been burned by Miley in the past, I can understand the reluctance in adding or relying on him, but his performance warrants a roster spot. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14

Derek Holland, Giants: Holland opened the season in the SF rotation, making 17 straight starts, before getting moved to the bullpen. After a handful of appearances as a reliever, Holland was moved back into the rotation with Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) sidelined again. Holland has now made three straight quality starts and has posted a 3.90 ERA and 1.27 WHIP while striking out 114 batters across 113 innings this season. With the Giants dealing with injuries to several starting pitchers, look for Holland to remain in the rotation. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11

Kolby Allard, Braves: Atlanta promoted Allard for a spot start this week, and he earned the win Tuesday despite allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks with one strikeout across five innings. Before the start, Atlanta acquired Kevin Gausman, resulting in Allard returning to the minors. Allard posted a 2.80 ERA and 1.21 WHIP while striking out 87 batters across 109.1 innings at Triple-A Gwinnett. While he has good command and control, Allard's lack of a big-time fastball -- he sits between 89-91 mph -- likely limits his upside to a No. 3 starter. Look for Allard to be back in September and contend for a rotation spot next season. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7 (stash bid)

Austin Gomber, Cardinals: Gomber, profiled last week when made his first start for the Cardinals this week and then was moved to the bullpen, started Saturday in place of the injured Carlos Martinez (shoulder). After 15 appearances as a reliever with a 3.77 ERA for St. Louis this season, Gomber allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with six strikeouts in 6.1 innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Reds. After two appearances as a reliever, where he joined Daniel Poncedeleon in the bullpen, Gomber gets another start, though he likely will head back to the pen once C-Mart is activated. Gomber posted a 3.42 ERA and a 76:20 K:BB in 68.1 innings as a starter for Triple-A Memphis. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $5 (up if he remains in the rotation)

Injury activations/updates

Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers: Ryu, sidelined since May 2 with a strained groin, began a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday. He threw 47 pitches over four scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out four. This next step in Ryu's progression back to the majors followed a two-inning simulated game last Wednesday and a three-inning simulated game last Saturday. Ryu is likely to need at least four starts before he is ready to rejoin the Dodgers, who might use a seven-man rotation, periodically resting Ross Stripling and/or Walker Buehler, when that occurs. Prior to being sidelined, Ryu had pitched extremely well, posting a 2.12 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 36:10 K:BB in 29.2 innings pitched. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14 (upped early spec return bid)

Sandy Alcantara, Marlins: Alcantara, the Marlins' top pitching prospect, came over from St. Louis in the Marcell Ozuna trade and made his debut as a starter for Miami at the end of June. He allowed one run on three hits and five walks with two strikeouts in five innings to pick up the win against the Mets. A few days after that outing, Alcantara was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a right axillary infection. When acquired, questions existed as to his future role, but Miami decided to develop Alcantara as a starter, though there is still the outside possibility he becomes a late-inning reliever. The rationale for this possible role is that Alcantara can touch triple digits with his fastball, but he has shaky command and inconsistent secondary offerings, making him potentially fit better as a reliever. Alcantara, who posted a 3.71 ERA and 64:34 K:BB in his 85 Triple-A innings prior to his callup, tossed 4.2 innings, allowing two hits, three walks and no runs, while striking out four on 83 pitches in his third rehab start for High-A Jupiter on Friday. Look for Alcantara to make maybe one more rehab starts before he rejoins the Marlins. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11 (up slightly in keeper leagues)

Zach Davies, Brewers: Davies, who is performing yet another rehab assignment and just returned from another setback, made his second start at Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday, allowing five runs over 2.2 innings. Sidelined since June 1 with both a shoulder and a back issue, Davies will require a pair of additional starts for Triple-A Colorado Springs before he rejoins the Brewers. After a poor first half of 2017, Davies finished strong, showing that his 2016 numbers were no fluke. Once/if healthy, he should provide solid across-the-board numbers, save for a middling strikeout rate replacing either Wade Miley or Freddy Peralta in the Milwaukee rotation, though this isn't set in stone. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7

Julio Urias, Dodgers: Urias kicked off a rehab assignment Monday in Arizona, as Los Angeles prepares him for a role as a reliever in the last two months of 2018. He was used occasionally in that spot in 2016. Urias, who could be ready to return from the 60-day disabled list in a few weeks, could be a weapon from the 'pen down the stretch. Urias' fastball hit 94 mph Monday, in line with his pre-surgery velocity. He projects to be a starter not a reliever in the future, but this is the quickest path to the majors this year. L.A.'s top pitching prospect when he was promoted in 2016, Urias showed flashes of what made him so special in his 77 innings pitched that season. After opening 2017 in the minors, Urias got the nod early in the year, pitching well his first few starts. But after he struggled and was sent to the minors, shoulder soreness shut him down and Urias underwent successful left anterior capsule surgery in June of last season. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7 (same bid as prior)

Drew Smyly, Cubs: Smyly threw a third simulated game Thursday and should be on the verge of a minor-league rehab stint. He missed all of 2017 after suffering an elbow injury during the spring that ultimately required Tommy John surgery in June of that year. The Cubs signed Smyly to a two-year deal in December, knowing that he likely would miss nearly all this season and be ready for the 2019 season. As we noted in our pre-season outlook, "his respectable career marks of a 3.74 ERA and 8.7 K/9 made him worth holding onto in deep keeper leagues." Smyly could join Chicago sometime in August, but the acquisition of Cole Hamels will allow the Cubs to be cautious with his return and might result in Smyly only utilized as a reliever when he is activated. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4 (same bid as a stash candidate)

Adam Wainwright, Cardinals: Wainwright, who last pitched on May 13, threw a final bullpen session this past weekend and will embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. He will need several rehab appearances before he is ready to rejoin the Cardinals, which likely will occur when the roster expands in September. Given Waino's struggles since the 2015 season, don't expect much from him if he is able to return. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4

Bryan Mitchell, Padres: Mitchell, out since June 5 with a right elbow impingement, tossed 2.2 innings with High-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday in his first Minor League rehab start. He allowed two runs on two hits over 50 pitches. Prior to the injury, Mitchell posted a 7.08 ERA and 23:35 K:BB across 48.1 innings and will be brought back as a starter when he is activated. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $3

Jordan Lyles, Padres: Lyles, who flamed out in Colorado and struggled last season in San Diego, enjoyed some success as a reliever to start the season, posting a 3.66 ERA and 1.07 WHIP to go along with 16 strikeouts through his first 19.2 innings out of the bullpen. That strong work earned Lyles a spot in the starting rotation in place of Robbie Erlin, but he struggled in that role. Lyles has posted a 4.79 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 47 innings, a stark contrast to how he began the season. He was activated off the disabled list last Sunday and is currently pitching out of the bullpen, but he could slide back into the rotation this week. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $3

RELIEF PITCHER

Drew Steckenrider, Marlins:Kyle Barraclough's post-All-Star-Game struggles continued Thursday, as he surrendered a game-winning three run home run to Maikel Franco. He has now given up 11 runs over his last 4.1 innings (five appearances), blowing three saves and serving up three home runs over that span. His ERA has risen from 0.99 at the start of July to 3.28 after this outing, opening the door for Steckenrider to be considered to close. Steckenrider has been brilliant since May 20, allowing just four runs on 19 hits with a 26:11 K:BB and 11 holds in 28 innings. Many have felt Steckenrider was a better option that Barraclough to close since he possesses better swing-and-miss stuff along with a higher first-pitch-strike frequency, so a swap could occur in the near term. 12-team Mixed: $7; 15-team Mixed: $14; 12-team NL: $22 (saves spec)

Adam Ottavino, Rockies:Wade Davis has blown back-to-back saves and has a 5.09 ERA with six blown saves in 37 opportunities. Bud Black has given his embattled closer a vote of confidence, but Ottavino is waiting in the wings if a change is made. Ottavino has been dominant all season, posting a 1.35 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 78:21 K:BB with 24 holds in 53.1 innings and could close if Black decides to make a change. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11 (saves spec)

Brad Brach, Braves: The Braves bolstered the back end of their bullpen, acquiring Brach from the Orioles for $250,000 in international slot money. Brach entered 2018 on a streak of five straight seasons with an ERA under 3.20, but he struggled this season, posting a 4.85 ERA and 38:19 K:BB in 39 innings. He still notched 11 saves, and much of his struggles occurred in July, during which he allowed eight earned in 6.2 innings prior to the trade. Brach will set up A.J. Minter and notch the occasional save until Arodys Vizcaino returns from his shoulder injury. 12-team Mixed: Owned; 15-team Mixed: Owned; 12-team NL: $9

Keone Kela, Pirates: Kela stepped into the closer role in Texas, recording 24 saves (one blown save) and posting a solid 3.44 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 44 strikeouts over 36.2 frames. Rumors swirled that Kela could be dealt, and sure enough he was traded to Pittsburgh for Taylor Hearn and a player to be named later. Kela loses much of his fantasy value in the trade, as he will set up Felipe Vazquez, who like Kela is under team control until 2022. 12-team Mixed: Owned; 15-team Mixed: Owned; 12-team NL: $7

Bobby Wahl, Mets: If looking for a deep sleeper for saves down the stretch, Wahl might be your guy. Acquired with Will Toffey from the Athletics for Jeurys Familia, Wahl possesses a high-90s fastball, low-90s slider and mid-80s curveball. Wall's big issues have been remaining healthy and retaining command/control over his secondary stuff. But he has a big-time arm, and with the Mets looking to the future, Wahl will get a chance to impress down the stretch. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $5

CATCHER

Wilson Ramos, Phillies: Ramos, sidelined since July 14 with hamstring tightness and in the last year of his contract, was dealt by the Rays to the Phillies for a player to be named later or cash considerations. He has rebounded nicely from his knee injury at the end of the 2016 season, posting solid numbers in 60 games last season and a .297/.346/.488 line with 14 homers and 53 RBI over 78 games before his injury. Ramos expects to be back in mid-August and will take over as the Phils' starting catcher as soon as he is activated. He should benefit from playing at Citizens Bank Park. 12-team Mixed: Owned; 15-team Mixed: Owned; 12-team NL: $55

FIRST BASE

Ryan McMahon, Rockies: McMahon, who failed to find his stroke with inconsistent playing time, earning a demotion, was called back up from the minors Sunday. He hit just .211/.283/.337 in 47 games with Colorado, landing him at Triple-A Albuquerque. McMahon posted an .870 OPS in Triple-A and will spell Ian Desmond at first, DJ LeMahieu at second and Nolan Arenado in his latest go-around in the majors. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $5

SECOND BASE

Jonathan Schoop, Brewers: Milwaukee, who desperately needed a starting pitcher, added another infielder in acquiring Schoop from the Orioles for Jonathan Villar, Luis Ortiz and Jean Carmona. After adding Mike Moustakas last week, Milwaukee now has Travis Shaw, Orlando Arcia, Moustakas and Schoop for second, third and short. Schoop might play short, relegating Arcia to the bench, or Milwaukee might play him at second and have Shaw rotate between first, second and third when Jesus Aguilar, Schoop or Moose needs a day off. Schoop will lose the occasional start but still plays in a decent hitters' park, though different from Camden Yards, but also is part of a much better lineup. The bid is based on him not losing much playing time, but I could see knocking a few dollars off and bumping up Brian Dozier's price slightly. 12-team Mixed: owned; 15-team Mixed: owned; 12-team NL: $90

Brian Dozier, Dodgers: The Dodgers landed Dozier just before the trade deadline, sending Logan Forsythe, Luke Raley and Devin Smeltzer to the Twins. Derek van Riper in his Barometer column laid out nicely how Dozier's arrival adds to the positional logjam in Los Angeles: "The addition of Dozier to the Dodgers' lineup creates an infield logjam similar to what the Brewers have created, once Justin Turner is healthy. Turner, Manny Machado, Dozier, and Max Muncy could be the primary starters in the infield, with Cody Bellinger manning center field, Joc Pederson platooning with Matt Kemp in left, and Yasiel Puig in right. In that scenario, Chris Taylor would be a super utility player, and Chase Utley would be limited to rare starts off the bench." What you can take from this information: Despite the logjam, look for Dozier to be in the lineup almost daily. He did much of his best work in August the past two seasons and benefits from hitting in a fairly stacked lineup. 12-team Mixed: owned; 15-team Mixed: owned; 12-team NL: $88

Injury activations/updates

Kolten Wong, Cardinals: Wong got off to a horrific start to the 2018 season and was batting just .189 when June end. But he found his stroke in July, batting .309/.350/.491 with a home run, eight RBI and two stolen bases in 17 games, upping his average to .217 on the year. Now that Wong has returned from the knee injury that necessitated a DL stint, interim manager Mike Shildt will likely put Wong back at second (where his defense plays well), shifting Matt Carpenter to first, sitting Jose Martinez and keeping Jedd Gyorko at third base. If Wong he can maintain his hot bat, as he did for stretches last season and as a rookie in 2014, he should be a consistent part of the Cardinals' attack. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11

Joe Panik, Giants: Panik, who had been on the disabled list July 7 with a left groin strain, was activated Monday following a short rehab assignment. Injuries limited Panik to just 54 games, and he had struggled at the plate in that limited action. Alen Hanson filled in at second base for Panik, whose return bumps Hanson back into a utility role, but Chase d'Arnaud is splitting time at second base until Panik gets on a roll. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7

THIRD BASE

Jedd Gyorko, Cardinals: Gyorko, coming off two solid seasons in St, Louis, missed some time early in the season and, after a strong start, slumped through June. When the calendar flipped to July, Gyorko regained his stroke, batting .277 with three home runs, 10 RBI and 12 runs, and that hot streak has continued into August. With Kolten Wong back from his injury, look for interim manager Mike Shildt to play him at second, shift Matt Carpenter to first, sit Jose Martinez and keep Gyorko at third base. If Gyorko gets consistent playing time, look for him to post solid across-the-board numbers. 12-team Mixed: $8; 15-team Mixed: $14; 12-team NL: $22

Injury activations/updates

Todd Frazier, Mets: Frazier, out since July 8 with a rib cage strain, completed a short rehab assignment and rejoined the Mets on Thursday. After playing in at least 147 games the last five years, Frazier has been limited to just 61 contests due to a pair of injuries. Following a strong start to the year, Frazier plummeted at the plate and sits at just 217/.300/.385 to go along with the 10 homers and 32 RBI. Look for Frazier to see some starts at first base against tough righties while primarily playing third base. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11 (spec return bid)

SHORTSTOP

Injury activations/updates

J.P. Crawford, Phillies: Crawford missed nearly two months before returning in early June, but after less than two weeks of play, he suffered a fractured left hand when a pitch hit him. That was slated to sideline him 4-to-6 weeks. Crawford kicked off a rehab assignment Monday for the GCL Phillies and was moved to High-A Clearwater on Wednesday. Crawford should be back ready to return early this week, but with Philly obtaining Asdrubal Cabrera, he could remain in the minors once he is activated. Crawford, who slashed just .194/.312/.333 when he was sidelined, might be called up as a platoon or utility player, but that may depend on whether Scott Kingery, who has found his stroke at the plate recently and had been starting at shortstop, remains hot. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7 (same early spec return bid)

OUTFIELD

Tyler O'Neill, Cardinals: O'Neill parlayed a blistering streak in the minors in May into a major-league promotion. He lasted about two weeks before he returned to Triple-A Louisville. O'Neill got another kick at the can to start July but lasted just a few days before landing on the disabled list. St. Louis eased some of its outfield logjam by dealing Tommy Pham to Tampa. This affords more time to O'Neill, who was called back up Tuesday and has 26 home runs and 61 RBI in the minors. That was cemented further after Dexter Fowler (foot) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday. That move allows O'Neill and Harrison Bader to join Marcell Ozuna in the St. Louis outfield. One note of caution is that O'Neill was scratched with groin discomfort Saturday, so check his status before bidding. 12-team Mixed: $5; 15-team Mixed: $11; 12-team NL: $18

Magneuris Sierra, Marlins: Sierra, who plays in 22 games as a Cardinal last year, was called up last week to make his major-league debut as a Marlin. Acquired this past offseason in the Marcell Ozuna trade, Sierra had played exclusively for Triple-A New Orleans this season, producing a .260/287/.341 slash line and chipping in 14 steals on 19 attempts. The overall numbers weren't great, but Sierra was enjoying a solid July, likely earning him the promotion with Garrett Cooper (wrist) landing back on the disabled list. He needs to work on his plate discipline, evidenced in his poor BB% and low-OBP, so his floor may be a Billy Hamilton-type player with a bit less speed. With Cameron Maybin traded to Seattle, Lewis Brinson still sidelined with his shoulder injury, and with Miami in evaluation mode, the Marlins should just play the 22-year-old daily so he can learn on the job. 12-team Mixed: $4; 15-team Mixed: $11; 12-team NL: $16

Harrison Bader, Cardinals: Bader has seen stretches of regular playing time, taking advantage of Dexter Fowler's struggles. With Tommy Pham dealt to Tampa Bay and Dexter Fowler landing on the disabled list, look for Bader, O'Neill and Marcell Ozuna in the outfield daily. Bader crushes lefties but scuffles against righties, so if St. Louis wanted to set up a platoon instead, O'Neill would play against righties and Bader versus southpaws with one of the bench outfielders in the lineup on those days. 12-team Mixed: $4; 15-team Mixed: $11; 12-team NL: owned

Hunter Renfroe, Padres: Typically a matchup player against southpaws, Renfroe will be in line for a short-term spike in playing time as the primary right fielder as Wil Myers was placed on the disabled list with a bone bruise. The power is there, but it will come at the expense of a weak batting average and subpar on-base average. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11

Preston Tucker, Reds: Tucker opened the season as Atlanta's starting left fielder, but he was just a placeholder until Ronald Acuna was ready. Once Acuna was promoted, Tucker was expendable and landed in the minors. On Tuesday, he was included in the deal that sent Adam Duvall to the Braves while Tucker, Lucas Sims and Matt Wisler went to Cincinnati. With Scott Schebler (shoulder) still sidelined, Tucker will see regular playing time in left field and battle Phillip Ervin for at-bats once Schebler returns, though he should bat against righties and sit versus southpaws. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7

Franmil Reyes, Padres: Reyes received his first taste of the major leagues in early May following a hot stretch at Triple-A El Paso. Over 29 games with the Padres after his callup, Reyes slashed .228/.260/.457 with six home runs and eight RBI across 96 plate appearances before he was demoted to make room for the return of Wil Myers. Reyes picked up from where he left off at Triple-A following his demotion, earning a slightly surprising, earlier-than-expected second chance the second week of July, but he saw minimal action and was sent back down late in the month. Reyes was called up Saturday with Myers landing on the disabled list, and he will serve as a fourth outfielder behind Travis Jankowski, Manuel Margot and Hunter Renfroe while Myers is sidelined. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $5

Dylan Cozens/Isaac Galloway: The fourth- and fifth-outfielder callups this week were in Philadelphia and Miami, respectively. Cozens has 18 home runs and a .530 SLG in 234 at-bats at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, so he has shown power. In his brief chances in the majors, Cozens has failed to show that pop. He will see the occasional start in left and right field, but for now, is mainly a bat off the bench. Galloway was slashing .262/.315/.429 with nine home runs, 30 RBI and 20 stolen bases at Triple-A New Orleans the time of his promotion. With Cameron Maybin now in Seattle, Magneuris Sierra is the starter in center fielder, and Galloway will back him up. After he spent a decade in the minors, it's nice to see Galloway be rewarded for his perseverance. Both - 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $4