Gavin Sheets, 1B, Padres (9%) – It's probably just a random hot streak from a player who has had a few before, but Sheets hit .315/.373/.704 this spring after a swing change and now has seven hits in five games, three of them for extra bases after Monday's two-double game. In deeper leagues, he's worth a look as a CI option.

This early part of the season is the most crucial for waiver wire pick-ups. First, because adding a player now gives them practically the entire season to accumulate stats and help your team. Also, because we are in a sweet-spot where we have the opportunity to learn a lot about fringey players very quickly.

Fantasy managers, prepare for a lot of roster moving and shaking. The early weeks of a new baseball season tend to be among the best times to add high-quality fantasy talent. That's in large part due to it being the first time of the season in which we can truly gather actionable data,