MAY 15, 2021•NEWSDAY.COM
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MAY 15, 2021•CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Randy Arozarena - Singles three timesArozarena went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets.
ImpactThe outfielder had tallied just seven hits in his last thirteen games before Saturday's strong showing at the plate. The lack of power, highlighted by Arozarena's having recorded three extra-base hits since April 28, is concerning. That being said, Saturday's three-hit game was a step in the right direction for Arozarena.
MAY 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Joey Wendle - Records four hitsWendle went 4-for-5 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets.
ImpactThe cleanup hitter was a nightmare for the Mets throughout Saturday's contest, playing a considerable role in the Rays' 12-run outburst. Wendle's average had fallen to .267 after a rough stretch at the plate, but is now back up to .289 on the season. The 31-year-old has hit three homers in 2021, but power isn't his forte. Rather, multi-hit performances like Saturday are what give Wendle his legitimate fantasy value.
MAY 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Michael Wacha - Sunday 'extended' bullpen setWacha (hamstring), who threw a pair of bullpen sessions earlier in the week, is slated for an "extended" one Sunday, the Associated Press reports.
ImpactThe right-hander has apparently responded well to the recent activity, clearing the path for a projected boost in volume Sunday. If Wacha remains free of setbacks following the latest session, he's likely to next face live hitters or potentially embark on a short rehab assignment before activation.
MAY 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Yandy Díaz - Doubles twice in blowoutDiaz went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets.
ImpactIt was undoubtedly the best offensive performance thus far in 2021 for Diaz, who's hitting .333 in his last seven games with just three strikeouts in 24 at-bats during that span. Despite having yet to homer this season, the first baseman has been a legitimate offensive contributor in past seasons and shouldn't be overlooked despite the early lack of power.
MAY 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Pete Alonso - Homers in lossAlonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 12-5 loss to the Rays.
ImpactThe homer was the sixth of 2021 for Alonso, but his first since April 25. The first baseman has hit just .148 in his last nine games, with Saturday's homer being his first RBI in that span. Perhaps the homer will get Alonso's bat going, although he's likely locked in as the Mets' starting first baseman for the foreseeable future regardless of his offensive performance.
MAY 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
