Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers: July 8, 2019

7/9/19

By Phil Backert, PressBox

The major-league All-Star break is here, which is a good time for fantasy owners to take a step back and take a breather. We have been grinding since March, so it will be nice to take a couple of days off. With that said, we also need to do a full reevaluation of our roster and figure out the moves we need to make in order to finish the season strong.

Throughout the week we will be looking at the hitters who surprised and disappointed along with the pitchers.

Three Up for Hitters:

1. New York Mets First Baseman Pete Alonso -- While Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was being drafted in Rounds 5 and 6, Alonso was being taken after Round 21. It has been Alonso who has provided the fantasy value as a rookie many thought Guerrero would. The 24-year-old is batting .280 with 30 home runs and 68 RBIs and is one of the few bright spots for the Mets in 2019. I don't expect the power to slow down and fantasy owners should continue to benefit from the youngster.

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