Valbuena went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer Thursday, his third straight game with a long ball -- all against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

The O's will be glad to move on from Houston after they got swept in no small part because of Valbuena's three homers and five RBI. The lefty-hitting journeyman had been in the midst of a tough year before this three-game stretch -- he was under the Mendoza line and had only homered twice in 38 games. Considering that even in the best of times, Valbuena contributes meaningfully in no fantasy category besides homers, he's best left for AL-only formats.