Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers: May 20, 2019

5/21/19

By Phil Backert, PressBox

I hope everyone enjoyed one of the bigger fantasy baseball waiver-wire weekends in recent memory. We spotlighted the numerous rookies who have been promoted during the last week in our latest waiver-wire column. The hope now is these rookies adjust quickly enough to make an impact throughout the final few months of the season.

Three Up:

1. Pittsburgh Pirates First Base Josh Bell -- The talented hitter struggled in 2018 after hitting 26 home runs in 2017. However, it looks like the 26-year-old is in the midst of a true breakout season, as he is currently batting .333 with 14 home runs and 44 RBIs before even reaching Memorial Day. Bell slugged four home runs this past week alone and even though this pace will be difficult to continue, Bell is a legit fantasy stud. Bell had an average draft position of 242 in March and is paying off that value big time.

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