AJ Reed
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AJ Reed will join the Chicago White Sox immediately following the All-Star break.
Fantasy Impact
Reed was claimed off waivers from Houston on Monday and optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, but his stay there will not last long. He slashed .153/.253/.244 in 48 career games in the majors, and currently has a 90wRC plus for Triple-A Round Rock this season.
A.J. Reed has been recalled from Triple-A Fresno to take Yuli Gurriel's place on the active roster. Gurriel was placed on the paternity list and could miss the next three games.
Fantasy Impact
Reed provides the Astros depth at first base during Gurriel's absence, but he is not in the lineup tonight against the Rays. This is likely nothing more than a cup of coffee for Reed who has not been able to sustain any success at the big league level. He could be a cheap value play in daily fantasy this weekend but nothing more.
A.J. Reed was recalled prior to Tuesday's game and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in his return to the team's lineup.
Fantasy Impact
The top prospect has struggled in his limited opportunities with the Astros this season, posting an OPS south of .500 over 49 at-bats. He still carries a lot of upside, and the Astros figure to continue to give him as many opportunities as they can afford considering his expected production long-term.
A.J. Reed was the starting DH for Houston and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 7-4 loss.
Fantasy Impact
Reed has not been able to find his batting rhythm since his call-up to the big league club. He is currently slashing .143/.245/.531 with two HR and four RBI in 16 games. For now, he is not to be owned in most formats, but as the summer drags on, Reed could find his groove and breakout like many expect from the high prospect.
A.J. Reed homered for the second time in three starts, providing a two-run shot in the Astros' win over the Mariners.
Fantasy Impact
Reed continues to be all or nothing at the plate, but it's good to see his power surge of late. When he's not hitting home runs, he's usually striking out, as he now has 13 Ks in his last 23 at-bats.
