Those fantasy owners who added Detroit’s J.D. Martinez were able to get a solid outfielder that should deliver a productive season the rest of the way. The former Houston Astros product fell off the map last year after being close to an everyday player the two years prior.

Martinez was ultimately released in March of this year before Detroit picked him up where he started the season in the minor leagues. Since being called up to the Tigers in late-April, Martinez has slowly earned himself regular playing time and has been swinging a hot bat as of late.

The 26-year-old is currently hitting over .300 with eight homeruns and 29 RBIs. Martinez is hitting in the middle of a great lineup that features Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler and another hot-hitting Martinez, who goes by Victor.

If you missed out on Martinez, consider adding a few other guys instead.

OF hitters on the waiver wire

Kole Calhoun, LAA OF

Kole Calhoun of the Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimBefore the season started, the 26-year-old outfielder was viewed as a sleeper because he had looked really good late last season. Calhoun finished 2014 with a .286 batting average to go with eight dingers and 32 runs batted in over 195 official at-bats.

The former eighth-round pick in 2010 started off slugglish this season and made a trip to the disabled list in mid-April with a badly sprained ligament in his ankle. After missing more than a month of action, Calhoun is hitting over .320 in June and fantasy owners will be want his production going forward.

Lorenzo Cain, KC OF

The Royals’ primary leadoff man, Norichika Aoki, is on the disabled list with a groin injury and Cain will slide into the top spot in the lineup. He has certainly earned the opportunity with a batting average of over .300 and a pair of homeruns.

Cain also boasts an on-base percentage just below .350 with 31 RBIs and six stolen bases, although he hasn’t swiped a bag since May 26th. The outfielder should create plenty of run-scoring opportunities while also being more aggressive on the base paths.

Drew Stubbs, Col OF

The speedy outfielder is having his best season at the plate in his first with the Rockies. With a batting average at .292, Stubbs is around 50 points higher than his career average and five jacks in 168 at-bats is respectable.

It has taken considerable time for the No. 8 overall pick in the 2006 draft to mature to this level and it may not last all year. Stubbs is his usual self on the base paths with nine steals in as many attempts. He figures to get regular playing time with Michael Cuddyer on the 60-day DL with a shoulder injury and Carlos Gonzalez recovering from finger surgery, which should keep him out until the All-Star break.

Now let’s talk about some young, position players worth picking up.

More hitters on the waiver wire

Chris Owings, Ari SS

It has been a very nice month so far for the 22-year-old rookie who is hitting .333 with a trio of homeruns and 12 RBIs in June. Owings has a great deal of potential and has shown he can handle the bat quite well against Big League pitching. On Friday, he stole his first base since May 16th and now has seven on the campaign. Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should scoop up Owings if he’s available because he should continue the hot hitting.

Scooter Gennett, Mil 2B

Here is a young and talented player who will be very fantasy relevant for years to come. The 24-year-old is currently hitting over .300 with 26 extra-base hits so far (four homeruns, two triples and 20 doubles). In 18 games in June so far, Gennett has had a hit in 16 contests and nine have been multi-hit affairs.

Scooter Gennett, second baseman of the Milwaukee Brewers, at bat
Photo credit: Thomson

You need to add him now if you want to get him at all. Unfortunately, those of you in deeper leagues have already missed out. The left-handed hitter will hit for average and steal a couple bases in the process with four already.

Cody Asche, Phi 3B

The Phillies just welcomed back their 23-year-old third baseman from the disabled list after he missed almost a month with a strained hamstring. Asche looked real good in his rehab assignment and looks to build on that back in the Bigs. Before he went down with the injury, he was hitting .250 with four homeruns and 18 RBIs.

Only fantasy owners in deeper leagues will want to add Asche as he hasn’t proved he’s more valuable yet. Keep an eye on his production and don’t be surprised if he starts mashing the ball and getting more attention from owners soon.

C.J. Cron, LAA 1B

Yu Darvish knows about Cron after the former first-round pick (No. 17th overall) in 2011 took him deep on Sunday. It was the third consecutive game with a long ball for the 24-year-old to give him six in just over 100 official at-bats.

Playing time is the only thing that has limited Cron, but that will change going forward with the recent release of veteran Raul Ibanez. He is hitting a very respectable .286 right now and that is probably where he will be by season’s end. Expect some pretty good power numbers as well, with 15-20 dingers and around 50 RBIs.

Make sure you read our most recent list of fantasy baseball waiver wire pitchers if you haven’t already.

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