Anthony Rendon -- After struggling during his first call-up this year, Anthony Rendon has been scorching hot since being recalled to be the team's regular second baseman. He went 3-for-5 last night, belting his first ever big league homer and raising his post-callup average to .406. Perhaps more noteworthy is that he batted second in the order for the first time this year. If that becomes a regular thing and he keeps hitting, he could have value in nearly all leagues given his second-base eligibility.
Huston Street -- In his first game back from the Disabled List, Huston Street converted his 12th save of the year last night, although it came along with two hits and a run. Street is firmly entrenched as the team's closer, although his peripherals this year are a bit worrisome: 5.8 K/9, 3.5 BB/9, 4.96 xFIP. Those numbers will improve, but I wouldn't consider Street a top-15 closing option anymore until he shows signs of a rebound.
B.J. Upton -- I can't tell you how many readers I've had to talk off ledges when it comes to B.J. Upton this year. Yes, he's been absolutely abysmal, but he's not this bad. He's going to get better. And last night might be the start of that; Upton went 2-for-4 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, and 1 SB. I said to avoid Upton on draft day given his price; now I'm advising you to acquire him. He's better than he's been playing and is likely worth more than you can acquire him for--in many leagues he's even free with fed-up owners dropping him.
D.J. LeMahieu -- LeMahieu is easy to overlook. He's never done much at the big league level, has almost no power to speak of, and doesn't overwhelm with the batting average. He started the year in the minors but has been quietly effective since taking over second base for Josh Rutledge in Colorado. Last night he swiped his eighth base of the year and is quietly becoming a moderate stolen base threat under new manager Walt Weiss. He's not great, and he could get pushed to the bench or Triple-A once Troy Tulowitzki returns if Rutledge manages to hit this time around, but in the meantime he's worth considering in deep leagues for some cheap steals and a solid average.
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