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.

STARTING PITCHER

Walker Buehler, Dodgers – Rich Hill, sidelined with a cracked nail, is expected to be activated and start. As such, Buehler made two starts in his stead, including Saturday night as part of a doubleheader, but likely will be sent down. Buehler, who made eight appearances for L.A. last season out of the bullpen, has made three starts for Oklahoma City so far this year, compiling a 2.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB across 13 innings. He mixes a mid-90s fastball, plus-plus curveball and hard, low-90s cutter/slider to retire hitters. Buehler posted a 1.80 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 10 innings over his two outings, earning the win Saturday. Even with the impending demotion, stash him now if he is still available in your league. 12-team Mixed: $8; 15-team Mixed: $14; 12-team NL: $22 (up substantially if he sticks)

Jack Flaherty, Cardinals – Flaherty was profiled the second column of the year, as he opened the season in the St. Louis rotation with Adam Wainwright sidelined by a strained hamstring. He struck out nine, walked one and gave up one earned run on six hits over five innings but was sent down to Triple-A Memphis after his start. Wainwright went back on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation this week, opening the door for Flaherty, who was called up to start Saturday. He allowed three runs on four hits and four walks with a pair of strikeouts in five innings, but he was up 2-1 before allowing the first two hits in the sixth to reach and ultimately score. Flaherty, who has a mid-90s fastball, devastating slider and work-in-progress changeup and curveball, posted a 2.25 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 22:3 K:BB across 20 innings through his three outings with Memphis. He was sent down Sunday, replaced by reliever Austin Gomber, as St. Louis doesn't need a fifth starter until May 8. If Wainwright is ready to go then, he will start, if not, Flaherty should get another call-up. Of course, there are other avenues that could open time up, and it'd be better to have him on roster than to let someone else to get to him first. 12-team Mixed: $7; 15-team Mixed: $14; 12-team NL: $20 (stash candidate, like Buehler)

Nick Kingham, Pirates – Kingham, whose career was slightly derailed by Tommy John surgery in 2015, will make his major-league debut, starting Wednesday for the Pirates. A Wednesday doubleheader leaves Pittsburgh with six games in five days, so Kingham will be called upon to make a spot start. Kingham made six starts in 2015 before the surgery and the same number in 2016 following the operation, but he had a full workload last year. In four starts and 22.2 innings for Triple-A Indianapolis this season, Kingham posted a 1.59 ERA 0.99 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB ratio. Kingham could stick in place of Steven Brault if the latter's struggles continue. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4

Matt Koch, Diamondbacks – He's replacing Taijuan Walker, who is out for the season due to a torn UCL, in the D-Backs rotation. Koch posted his second straight strong outing Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits with two strikeouts and four strikeouts to earn the win. He has relied heavily on groundballs in his two outings but also has benefitted from an unsustainable .056 BABIP and 100 percent strand rate. Those numbers will normalize, and his 1.93 ERA will likely rise to at least his 3.41 FIP. Koch, who came over to Arizona in the 2015 Addison Reed trade with the Mets, moved up the club's prospect list with a brilliant 2016 season before regressing last season. If he falters, Braden Shipley, Albert Suarez or Kris Medlen is next in line, but Koch has earned some bandwidth with his two solid outings. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11

Mike Soroka, Braves – Soroka continues to excel in the minors, possibly forcing the Braves to promote him sooner than expected. He tossed his first career shutout Monday at Triple-A Gwinnett, lowering his ERA to 1.99 to along with a .97 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB ratio. Soroka, taken in the first round of 2015, finished second in the Southern League in ERA (2.75) and sixth in K-BB% (14.5). He uses a low-90s fastball, along with a plus slider and developing changeup to retire hitters. He pounds the zone, boasting a career 1.9 BB/9 and 2.91 ERA. Before he can be elevated to the big leagues, Soroka needs to be added to the 40-man roster, and with Luiz Gohara close to returning, a spot in the rotation is not immediately available. However, if he continues to pitch well, Soroka could force Atlanta to make a decision in his favor. 12-team Mixed: $4; 15-team Mixed: $8; 12-team NL: $13 (upped early spec bid)

Brandon Woodruff, Brewers – Woodruff was promoted this week to replace Eric Thames (thumb) on the Brewers' active roster. He broke camp with Milwaukee but struggled in his three appearances, resulting in the demotion. Woodruff handled his demotion well, giving up just three earned runs over 16.1 innings (1.95 ERA) while posting a 1.06 WHIP, albeit with a 14:7 K:BB. Junior Guerra has pitched well following his promotion, so Woodruff will pitch in long relief. If Brent Suter continues to struggle, however, Woodruff could return to the rotation. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7 (upper bid)

Injury activation/updates

Wei-Yin Chen, Marlins – Chen rejoined the Marlins' rotation Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings to earn the win. Chen, who has made only 27 starts in two seasons since signing a five-year, $80 million contract, is still dealing with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow but will work through it for now. He's mostly relied on low walk rates to balance his underwhelming strikeout potential, but he can be useful in deeper fantasy settings thanks to his penchant for eating innings and his streamer allure with his pitcher-friendly home park. 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 15-team NL: $7

Luiz Gohara, Braves – Gohara, out with a sprained his ankle since March, had a much better second rehab start, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with four strikeouts in four innings for Triple-A Gwinnett last Sunday. He will need two more rehab starts to build up to 90-100 pitches before rejoining the Braves' rotation May 8 against Tampa. Gohara, 21, has been on the 10-day disabled list since suffering a left ankle sprain on March 26 in spring training. He rose through three levels to the majors last season, using his mid-90s fastball, possibly plus slider and developing changeup to make five starts in the majors. Gohara struggled against righties, but he has the stuff to retire hitters from both sides of the plate and only lacks experience. 12-team Mixed: $5; 15-team Mixed: $11; 12-team NL: $18 (slightly upped bid)

Wade Miley, Brewers – Miley was the favorite to earn a rotation spot in camp but strained his groin on March 21 and was to miss 2-to-4 weeks. His opt-out date was pushed back because of the injury. After solid years in 2012-13, Miley's numbers plummeted each of the next four years as he bounced from Arizona to Boston to Seattle and Baltimore. He has tossed 11.2 innings, posting a 3.09 ERA and 14:2 K:BB. Miley will either be called up by the Brewers or let go Sunday. If he is promoted, he will fill the role as fifth starter or long reliver. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $2

Shelby Miller, Diamondbacks – Miller, who's recovering from Tommy John surgery last May, faced hitters for the first time in his rehab process, throwing 25 pitches on Friday. Miller, who reportedly felt "fantastic," likely will throw another live batting-practice session early this week, but the team will be cautious in its approach to bring him back. Miller might be ready to handle a starter's workload shortly after the All-Star break, as long as there are no setbacks. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4 (very early spec return bid)

Joe Musgrove, Pirates – Musgrove, who was acquired from Houston in the Gerrit Cole deal and recovering from a shoulder injury, threw a simulated game Wednesday and will start what should be a multi-outing rehab assignment with High-A Bradenton on Tuesday before rejoining the Pirates sometime in late May. He had steadily advanced his rehab, moving from 25- to 35-pitch bullpen sessions, and then to the sim game this past week using all of his pitches, which included fastballs, changeups, cutters and sliders. Right now the plan is for Musgrove to be a starter for the Pirates, but seeing his success after he moved to the pen in Houston, he might shift to relieving. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $5 (same early spec return bid)

Dan Straily, Marlins – Straily, out since mid-March with right forearm inflammation, threw 88 pitches in his rehab start for Double-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, yielding four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings while striking out six. He threw a bullpen session this week and will activated off the disabled list to start Monday against the Phillies. Straily increased his strikeout rate while cutting his walks but gave up 31 longballs for the second year in a row. He is the Marlins' erstwhile ace, but don't overrate him. Miami has arb rights on Straily for a few more years, but a strong start after he returns could increase the chance he is dealt at the deadline. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 15-team NL: $14 (same return bid)

Jason Vargas, Mets – Vargas, recovering from surgery to remove the hamate bone on his glove (right hand), was activated off the disabled list to start Saturday. His first outing as a Met was ugly, as he gave up nine runs in 3.2 innings. With Matt Harvey shifting to the bullpen and Zack Wheeler remaining in the rotation following his promotion, Vargas is locked in as a starter for now. After going 12-3 with a 2.62 ERA the first half of the season and earning an All-Star bid, Vargas faded, posting a 6.38 ERA and 1.60 WHIP his final 15 starts of the season. He should benefit from a move back to the NL and the Mets to offset his average strikeout rate and rise in contact. He also benefits from reuniting with his former Royals pitching coach, Dave Eiland. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14. (same bid as prior, though reluctantly after that poor outing)

RELIEF PITCHER

Kyle Barraclough/Drew Steckenrider, Marlins – Brad Ziegler is still the Marlins' closer, but he has struggled to start the season and doesn't possess true closer stuff, relying on weak contact to retire hitters, opening the door for competition. Barraclough notched the save Saturday, tossing a clean ninth inning with three strikeouts. Barraclough was once the heir apparent but Steckenrider, who also struggles with walks like Barraclough, has a better track record, swinging-strike rate and first-pitch frequency, seemingly giving him the edge, but Barraclough got the chance to close Saturday with Steckinrider notching the hold. Mattingly said after the game that Ziegler isn't losing the closer job yet, but a change could come if Ziegler continues to disappoint. Barraclough - 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14; Steckenrider - 12-team Mixed: $1; 15-team Mixed: $4; 12-team NL: $7

A.J. Minter, Braves – Arodys Vizcaino opened the season as the Atlanta closer, but Minter has been looming for some time and notched his first save Wednesday. Manager Brandon Snitker said after the game that he'd be "flexible" in how he approaches the ninth inning. Matchups likely will drive the reliever Snitker uses, with Minter seeing save opportunities against lefty-driven groups of bats due up. In addition, if Vizcaino's control issues, which were on display last year, return and persist, Minter could see more chances. Minter's four-seam fastball, slider and cutter all play at the major-league level as a possible future closer. He was able to control his walks following his promotion, which will be something to watch the rest of this year. 12-team Mixed: $5; 15-team Mixed: $11; 12-team NL: $16 (saves spec)

CATCHER

Francisco Cervelli, Pirates – Cervelli went 7-for-14 (.500) with a double, two homers and eight RBI to raise his average from .262 to .307 since April 21, and he now has 20 runs batted in on the season. He averaged 402 plate appearances the last three seasons, with his main value coming in a .365 OBA. Cervelli's power and counting stats are nothing to write home about, but he has gotten off to a ridiculously strong start, making him a borderline starter in one-catcher mixed leagues. If he can stay healthy, unlike the last two seasons, his production still should be solid due to his ability to reach base. In addition, Cervelli is an excellent pitch framer, which adds to his real-life value and aids in his ability to see playing time. 12-team Mixed: $11; 15-team Mixed: $18; 12-team NL: owned (bid due to catching scarcity)

Injury activation/updates

Tyler Flowers, Braves – Flowers, sidelined with a strained oblique since Opening Day, began his rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday rather than at Low-A Rome as originally planned. After playing in just three rehab games, Flowers was activated Friday to rejoin the big-league roster. Flowers and Kurt Suzuki, who has seen most of the action while Flowers has been sidelined, split time behind the plate last year for Atlanta, forming one of the stronger combinations in the league. Suzuki often starts against lefties while Flowers plays against righties. That limits their individual upside but plays to their strengths. Flowers should see 300 or so plate appearances when he rejoins the Braves. 12-team Mixed: $11; 15-team Mixed: $18; 12-team NL: owned (upped bid due to power possibility)

Stephen Vogt, Brewers – Vogt, out with a strained shoulder since early in spring training, headed to extended spring training Wednesday to continue his throwing program and get at bats. Once he's able to build up enough at-bats, Vogt is expected to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Vogt regressed slightly in 2016 after an excellent 2015 campaign and took a major step backward last year, getting released by Oakland before he landed in Milwaukee. He appears to be on track to return to the big-league club in the second week of May, though it remains unclear whether the Brewers plan to keep him or Jett Bandy on the team once that time comes, now that Manny Pina is back. 12-team Mixed: $0; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4 (same as prior)

FIRST BASE

Jesus Aguilar, Brewers – Aguilar, profiled last week, gets another mention, as he should semi-regular playing time with Eric Thames sidelined 6-to-8 weeks with a thumb injury. Though Ryan Braun could also see time at first base with Domingo Santana starting in left or right field, early reports say Aguilar will be the everyday starter at first base. Aguilar produced when called on last season in his first full season in the majors, but he was squeezed for playing time due to the presence of Thames. Aguilar hit 16 homers in 279 at-bats last year and should provide power and RBI while filling in for Thames. 12-team Mixed: $7; 15-team Mixed: $14; 12-team NL: $22 (upped bid, value until June)

SECOND BASE

Alen Hanson/Kelby Tomlinson, Giants – Joe Panik sprained his left thumb and was placed on the disabled list Saturday. He is expected to miss more than 10 days, leaving second base in the hands of Hanson and Tomlinson. Hanson, who once was a solid prospect with the Pirates, has regressed the past few seasons and had little success in the majors. He was hot at Triple-A Sacramento, prompting the callup. Tomlinson hits lefties better than righties, and his best asset is his ability to reach base. Look for Tomlinson to see most of the action, at least initially, while Panik is out. Hanson - 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $2; Tomlinson - 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: $1; 12-team NL: $4

Jesmuel Valentin, Phillies – Valentin was promoted to take the place of the injured J.P. Crawford (forearm) on the Phillies' roster. The switch-hitting Valentin performed well at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with a .373 on-base percentage, earning his first promotion with Crawford sidelined. Scott Kingery will see the bulk of the starts at shortstop while Crawford is out, so Valentin isn't expected to see frequent at-bats while he serves as a backup across multiple infield spots. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $2

THIRD BASE

Jung Ho Kang, Pirates – Kang, who all of 2017 as legal issues in South Korea prevented him from acquiring a work visa, received a visa this past week. He fulfilled unspecified treatment program obligations stemming from a third DUI in January of 2017, so the timetable for his eventual return to active duty is unclear. The Pirates are expected to keep Kang on the restricted list for up to six weeks while he works out at the team's minor-league complex in Florida, after which, the timeframe for that program might get added on. Colin Moran is locked in at third base for now, but it's possible Kang will fill a utility role in the second half of the season. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $2

Injury activation/updates

Martin Prado, Marlins – Prado, who kicked off a rehab assignment last week, batting second while playing third base Thursday for High-A Jupiter, played in back-to-back games this week and four rehab games overall before rejoining the Marlins on Friday. Now back in active duty, Prado appears to be manager Don Mattingly's first choice to start at hot corner, bumping Brian Anderson. Prado, limited to 37 games last season due a hamstring strain, and later in the year, a sprained right knee that required July surgery, opened 2018 on the disabled list due to discomfort in that right knee. He will receive one game off a game a week, enabling Anderson to see some playing time at third, but all signs point to Prado seeing the lion's share of the action. Prado's value is more real than fantasy life for Miami. That's not to say he doesn't contribute to fantasy teams, but other than a solid BA and OBA, the counting stats are just average at best compared to others at the position. 12-team Mixed: $4; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14 (upped return bid)

SHORTSTOP

Rosell Herrera, Reds – Herrera, a one-time solid prospect for the Rockies, made his major-league debut Thursday for the Reds. He was hitting .311/.373/.607 with three runs and 10 RBI over 15 games for Triple-A Louisville at the time of his callup. Herrera will fill a utility role for Cincinnati. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $2

Injury activation/updates

JT Riddle, Marlins – Riddle, out with a shoulder injury, began a rehab assignment at High-A Jupiter on Tuesday. He likely should be return to return early this week. Once Riddle rejoins the team, he will likely serve as a reserve option at shortstop, backing up Miguel Rojas, though he could overtake Rojas as he did last season. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $2

OUTFIELD

Aaron Altherr, Phillies – Altherr was on the short side of the outfield platoon in Philly after opening the season by batting .104/.246/.250 in his first 57 plate appearances. Nick Williams missed his chance to run with the job, opening the door again for Altherr. Since then, Altherr hit in five straight games, driving in eight runs in that stretch, before getting shutout Friday. As long as Altherr hits -- he post a .273/.340/.516 line with 19 HR and 65 RBI over 412 plate appearances -- he will remain in the lineup in a prime hitting position. 12-team Mixed: $18; 15-team Mixed: owned; 12-team NL: owned

Ronald Acuna, Braves – Acuna, profiled the first column of the season, made his long-anticipated debut this week. Ranked No. 1 or tied for first with Shohei Ohtani among prospects heading into the season, Acuna slashed .432/.519/.727 with four home runs and as many stolen bases in 16 spring games. His demotion solely was a way for Atlanta to keep control of him for one more season, and after his slow start, the Braves waited for him to get hot before promoting him. Acuna went 11-for-33 in his last eight games in minors, paving the way for Tuesday's promotion, and he picked up from where he left off, blasting a 416-foot home run in his second game. Expectations are through the roof for the five-tool player with the only question how long he takes to get acclimated to the majors. 12-team Mixed: $70; 15-team NL: $80; 12-team NL: $90 (but could see going the max)

Jose Bautista, Braves – Bautista, profiled last week when he signed a minor-league deal with the Braves, gets another mention as he will be in the majors sooner than expected. When promoted, Bautista will be Atlanta's starting third baseman, rendering Ryan Flaherty and Johan Camargo to backup/utility player roles. Bautista manned the hot corner eight times for the Blue Jays last year and 394 times over the course of his career and Atlanta is hoping he reverses his recent downward trend, as his wRC+ had been slowly and steadily trending downwards from 2014 to 2016, with figures of 160, 148 and 122, then in 2017 it collapsed to 80, Atlanta gets a one-year bridge to Austin Riley. If not, the Braves can just walk away and either stick with Flaherty or Camargo or acquire a short-term option in the market. 12-team Mixed: $14; 15-team Mixed: $22; 12-team NL: $30 (upped bid, go higher if think the skill set is still here)

Franchy Cordero, Padres – Cordero, who was promoted earlier in the replace Manuel Margot (bruised ribs) on the Padres' roster. appears on the verge of consistent playing time. He went 7-for-17 with a home run and two stolen bases in four games at Triple-A El Paso, showing he was healthy, before he was called up. Cordero blasted a home run Friday and followed that up Saturday with another longball. Manager Andy Green has yet to anoint Cordero as a full-time player. Still, with Wil Myers likely landing on the DL to the left oblique strain he suffered Saturday night, look for Cordero to play alongside Jose Pirela and Manuel Margot in the outfield and for Pirela to move second base on occasion so that Cordero remains in the lineup. 12-team Mixed: $15; 15-team Mixed: $25; 12-team NL: $35

David Dahl/Noel Cuevas, Rockies – Carlos Gonzlez's hamstring injury forced him to the disabled list and Mike Tauchman was optioned to Triple-A, making it possible for Cuevas and Dahl to join the big-league club. Cuevas posted a 333/.419/.571 slash line over 74 plate appearances with Triple-A Albuquerque this season to earn the call up. His stint might end when Geraldo Parra's four-game suspension ends, but Cuevas is likely next in line when an outfield need arises. Dahl hit .315/.379/.500 with seven home runs and five stolen bases in 237 plate appearances after his promotion in July 2016 and looked prime to take the next step forward last year. A stress reaction to his rib in spring training sidelined the outfielder nearly all season, making it a wasted year. The return of CarGo to Colorado along with presence of Parra meant Dahl started the year in the minors. When CarGo returns, Dahl might be optioned down to see consistent at bats, though the Rockies might opt to sit Ryan McMahon and play Ian Desmond at first, opening an outfield spot. Dahl - 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14 (up if think he sticks); Cuevas - 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: $0; 12-team NL: $3

Nick Markakis, Braves – Markakis is off to a tremendous start in a hot-hitting Braves lineup. That good first month has been partially driven by Markakis' improved plate discipline, resulting in an uptick in his contact rate and a drop in strikeout rate and improved walk-rate, leading to a solid slash line. Markakis won't provide much power but should post solid counting stats, including runs and RBI while adding solid defense from right field that should keep him in the lineup as often as possible. 12-team Mixed: $11; 15-team Mixed: $18; 12-team NL: owned

Brandon Nimmo, Mets – Nimmo parlayed a solid spring into opening the season with the Mets, often filling n for the injured Michael Conforto. Since Conforto returned from his shoulder injury, Nimmo has been limited to spot duty, but the Mets, with Adrian Gonzalez struggling despite advanced metrics that show his BA should be a lot higher, are apparently about to use Jay Bruce at times at first base, which would open up center field for Nimmo with Conforto shifting to right field. A lack of power has been an issue for Nimmo in his career, but he has shown a bit more pop as he matures and coupled with his solid eye at the plate and bit of speed makes him an intriguing fantasy candidate – especially in OBP leagues -- if he can remain in the lineup. 12-team Mixed: $2; 15-team Mixed: $7; 12-team NL: $11

Austin Slater, Giants – Slater was recalled, demoted and recalled from Triple-A Sacramento within a 24-hour span. He slashed 358/.435/.642 in 53 at-bats in the minors and was to stay in the minors after his demotion, but with Mac Williamson landing on the 7-day concussion DL and Hunter Pence (thumb) still on the 10-day disabled list, the Giants needed an outfielder. Slater gets a short-term opportunity at playing time until either Williamson or Pence return. 12-team Mixed: No; 15-team Mixed: No; 12-team NL: $3

Alex Verdugo, Dodgers – Verdugo, the Dodgers' best hitting prospect, was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday and started in left field, the need for him arising with Matt Kemp (quad) and Yasiel Puig (foot) dealing with minor ailments. The 21-year-old prospect owns a .276/.309/.474 batting line and four homers through 81 plate appearances with Oklahoma City this season after batting .314/.389/.436 with six home runs in 117 games last season. It's unclear if he'll stick with the big club, but he could have the opportunity to earn playing time if either flycatcher is forced to miss any action. Verdugo's hit tool is elite, with the only question of whether he will hit for power as he matures. This year, he has unlocked a bit of his power, boding well for future success. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14 (bid based on short-term stint, up if he sticks in LA)

Mac Williamson, Giants – Williamson, promoted last week with Hunter Pence dealing with a thumb issue, landing on the disabled list, homered in three of his first five games. Williamson's calling card in the minors has been power, but his struggles to make contact have limited his ability to stick in the majors. This offseason, Williamson worked to revamp his swing and improve his launch angle with hitting coach Doug Latta, who helped make Justin Turner a star. So far, so good, as Williamson slashed .487/.600/1.026 with six home runs in 11 games at Triple-A Sacramento. Williamson is currently sidelined with a concussion but could see regular playing time when he is activated. In addition, he could carve out at least semi-regular playing time when Pence returns, which may occur Sunday. San Francisco also could move Andrew McCutchen back to center field, opening right for Williamson. 12-team Mixed: $3; 15-team Mixed: $9; 12-team NL: $14 (up if he gets consistent at-bats when he returns)