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Fantasy Baseball: Top 10 Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9

By Tim Haberin

May 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Michael Saunders (21) runs after a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field. The Twins win 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
May 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Michael Saunders (21) runs after a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field. The Twins win 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Matt Adams

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15% owned in Yahoo, 13% in ESPN

Last season was a definite disappointment for Matt Adams, who missed over 100 games with a torn quad. 2016 has been a very different story however, with the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman slashing a buoyant .327/.382/.574 with six home runs and 23 RBI.

Adams has been particularly dangerous at the plate over the last week or so, slashing .542/.577/1.083 with three homers and 11 RBI in 26 plate appearances since May 19. Back stiffness kept him out of a game on Friday but the issue is not believed to be serious.

If you’re lacking production at first base and missed the Chris Carter train, Adams is a decent alternative. While his power potential isn’t much to write home about in spite of his recent surge, he’s hitting for a high average and getting on base frequently. And at 27 years old, he could put together a solid year if he stays healthy.

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