He combined for 24 homers/steals last year despite missing 25 games and posting a sub-.700 OPS, and the former No. 1 overall pick is showing early signs of real progress at the plate, walking as many times (five) as he’s struck out. It’s obviously been a tiny sample, but Swanson had a nice spring training (.980 OPS), has the pedigree, is one of the fastest players in baseball and is entering his prime having just turned 25. He hits toward the bottom of Atlanta’s lineup, but his strong defense should keep him in it through slumps, and injuries (or continued development at the plate) could quickly move him up it.
Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Dansby Swanson and others to add
