Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 14-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year-old is now batting .400 through 15 at-bats in 2020 to go along with two HRs, four runs scored, and seven RBI. Swanson's production may be a simple early-season hot streak, and his 6:0 K:BB rate is worrisome, but he is worth a look as a depth option in standard formats.

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~210CURRENT ADP: ~246 overallANALYSIS:Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was in the midst of a breakout season in 2019 before he suffered a heel injury in July which cost him five weeks. In the first half of 2019, Swanson posted a .270 average with 17 home runs, 58 RBI, and seven steals. Due to his injury, his final 2019 totals would not amount to much more. With just 142 additional at-bats after the All-Star break, Swanson finished 2019 with a .251 average, 17 ...

BALLER MOVE: Target ~210CURRENT ADP: ~230 overallANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson was terrific throughout the first half of 2019, but then a July 23 heel injury sunk it all. He would miss a month, only to return with a 32% strikeout rate compared to 20.4% prior to the injury. He hit 17 homers over his first 88 games but would hit zero in August and September. Overall, the .748 OPS with 17 longballs and 10 steals in 127 games (545 PAs) is simply okay, but his underlying metrics ...

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swansons breakout season was derailed by an injury, but theres still plenty of promise to get you back on board in 2020. There were truthers abound during the first half of 2019 as Swanson hit .270 with 17 home runs, 58 RBI, and stole seven bases. The homers were a career-high in part to a career-best barrel rate (10.1%). However, the dream season fell apart after a heel injury in July resulted in a .204 AVG in the second half without a single long ball in 165 ...

The Atlanta Braves avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and shortstop Dansby Swanson on Friday. Foltynewicz agreed to a one-year, $6.425 million contract, while Swanson settled for one year and $3.15 million. Folty predictably fell back down to Earth in 2019 after posting a 2.85 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in an All-Star 2018 campaign. He went 8-6 with a 4.54 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.1 K/9 in 21 starts for Atlanta last season. Folty has some strikeout appeal, but he'll be a ...

The 25-year-old former blue-chip prospect simply hasn't ascended to the superstar level that many projected for him since he was drafted first overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2015 draft. Given his age, it's still very possible that Swanson takes a major step forward in 2020, and he is coming off easily his best season since his brief call-up in 2016. The righty posted what was easily his best barrel (10.1%) and hard-hit (42.5%) percentages in 2019, meaning he is making the best solid ...

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is 9-for-30 (.300) over his last seven games played heading into the team's first-round playoff matchup against the Dodgers. Swanson posted only a .748 OPS this season but has made significant strides offensively. He still is far off from the potential that was predicted when he was a highly-touted prospect, but Swanson has proven that he can be an everyday shortstop in the big leagues. He will be, however, a tough play in fantasy in October after hitting ...

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (foot) was activated from the injured list on Monday and is back in the starting lineup, playing shortstop and hitting sixth against Rockies starter Tim Melville. You'll want to get Swanson back into your lineups in all formats while he's playing at hitter-friendly Coors Field this week. The 25-year-old has hit .265/.330/.468 on the season with 17 home runs, 64 runs, 57 RBI and seven stolen bases in 385 at-bats. He could make a real difference in the ...

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is nearing a return to the majors since landing on the IL at the end of July with a foot injury. He played a full nine-inning game on Saturday at Single-A, and now has three rehab games under his belt. The fact he played a full game is encouraging as long as he feels fine afterwards on Sunday. He could return to the team as early as Monday for a make-up game in Colorado or for a series against the Blue Jays which starts Tuesday. Swanson will have ...

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (foot) could return at some point during the next six games. He's beginning a rehab assignment on Thursday, but isn't expected to be down there for too long. There is a good chance at Swanson is back in Atlanta by the start of next week, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks.