Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 9 Days
Ben Zobrist went 5-for-7 with a couple of doubles against the Red Sox on Monday.
Zobrist has hit in seven straight, raising his average from .246 to .274. He's been a disappointment in homers and steals, with just four of each so far, but at least he now has his average up over his career mark.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 9 Days
Ben Zobrist smacked a homer in Sunday's 10-7 setback against Baltimore.
He finished 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored. The long fly was Zobrist's first since May 1 and just his fourth of the season. Zobrist has been a fantasy disappointment in 2013, stealing just four bases while batting a pedestrian .260. There's reason for optimism, however. While his power is down, Zobrist is reaching base at a slightly higher rate than his career average and he's currently enjoying a six-game hitting streak. In fact, since May 16, Zobrist has hit safely in 21 of 23 contests. Now is the time to buy low.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 1 Month
Ben Zobrist drove home a pair of runs on Friday, helping to lead the Rays to a 6-3 victory over the Padres.
He finished the night 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a stolen base. He's having another very solid all-around season, hitting .266/.354/.419 with three homers, 24 RBI and three stolen bases. His fantastic production, combined with his multi-position eligibility, make Zobrist an extremely valuable asset in most fantasy leagues.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 1 Month
Ben Zobrist is back in the Rays' starting lineup on Tuesday.
As expected. Zobrist has been away from the team since Saturday following a death in his family.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 1 Month
Ben Zobrist (bereavement list) remains out of the Rays' lineup on Monday.
It's Zobrist's second straight absence, though he's expected to return on Tuesday. The Rays' do-everything infielder/outfielder is batting .261/.333/.414 with 11 extra-base hits and 21 RBI through his first 126 plate appearances.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 1 Month
Ben Zobrist is away from the Rays Sunday due to the death of his grandmother.
The Rays will not place him on the bereavement list, but he's expected to miss a couple games. Zobrist will return to the lineup Tuesday.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 2 Months
Ben Zobrist went 2-for-5 with a home run but the Rays lost to the Royals on Wednesday.
The home run was Zobrist's third of the season and gave him 20 RBI in 27 games. Zobrist has always produced, and hitting third in the Rays' lineup will only enhance his counting stats. He won't dominate one category, but he'll continue to help owners across the board.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 2 Months
Ben Zobrist went 3-for-5 with two RBI as the Rays beat the White Sox 8-3 on Saturday in Chicago.
Zobrist smacked RBI singles in the eighth and ninth innings and also played a role in turning two double plays. He has two straight multi-hit efforts and has already racked up 19 RBI in just 25 total games this season.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 2 Months
Ben Zobrist went 2-for-4 with two RBI as the Rays beat the Yankees on Wednesday.
The big hit was a two-RBI double off Andy Pettitte that broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning. Zobrist now has 15 RBI hitting in the middle of the Rays lineup, and he should continue to get opportunities to drive in runs going forward.
Ben Zobrist 2B/SS.. TB 2 Months
Ben Zobrist went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Athletics.
Zobrist delivered RBI singles in the first and fourth innings. While the power hasn't been there so far, he has a .388 on-base percentage through 16 games. With his multi-position versatility, he remains a highly-valuable option in fantasy leagues.