The fantasy stars seemed aligned for Jurickson Profar as he entered 2019. The versatile infielder joined a potent A’s lineup following an offseason trade from Texas, ready to serve as a super utility man after a 20-homer campaign in 2018. The new start hasn’t gone as planned.
Profar has been abysmal with the bat through 28 games in Oakland. He’s slashing .165/.223/.272, homering just twice in 112 plate appearances, and his most recent slump should send him to the waiver wire in all but the deepest leagues. He has two hits in his last 31 plate appearances, failing to register an extra-base hit in eight straight games.