What Rafael Devers' absence means for your corner infield
When a top hitter sits, the ripple effects go beyond one roster spot. How to think about the next move.
By Sam Okafor · · 1 min read
Rafael Devers is listed as out on the current injury report, leaving his managers searching for production at a corner infield spot. The good news is that first base and third base are among the deeper positions in fantasy.
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Bridie Shanahan · 2 weeks ago
I went the other way last year and regretted it by the playoffs.
Meggie Fay · 2 weeks ago
Agree with most of this, but the last point depends a lot on your league's scoring.
Ike Maggio · 1 week ago
Good point. I hadn't looked at the schedule that way.
Ewell Hoeger · 3 days ago
That's fair, though I still think the price is too high.
Ike Maggio · 1 day ago
I'd take that deal in a heartbeat.
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Ruthe Schultz · 1 week ago
Sent this to my brother, who has been refusing to make this trade for a month.