Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Mon 9/12/16 7:01 PM

Jankowski is not in the lineup Monday against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski hasn't sat out of a game since July 22 as the Padres evaluate him for their future plans, and although he's done a decent job, his batting average has dipped thanks to barely hitting over the Mendoza Line over his past 30 games. Jon Jay will slide over to fill his place his center field for Monday's bout.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Fri 8/19/16 5:12 AM

Jankowski went 4-for-5 with a double, a steal and three runs against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. He was also caught stealing once.
EDGE Analysis
The speedster hadn't been offering much much recently, as he'd been mired in a 3-for-24 slump (.125) over his last eight games and was caught on his only steal attempt in that span. But this has still been a breakout season for the 25-year-old outfielder, who's fourth in the National League in steals. His 26 steals (fourth in the NL) do come at the expense of nearly all else in fantasy -- Jankowski isn't an asset in batting average, though he does have a strong OBP, and his power is nearly nonexistent -- but if you need that extra burst of speed down the stretch, there's a good chance he's the best option on your waiver wire.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Tue 8/2/16 2:04 AM

Jankowski reached on all five of his plate appearances Monday against the Brewers, finishing 3-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and two steals while being caught once.
EDGE Analysis
It's not surprising that all three of the speedy leadoff man's hits were singles, as he owns a pathetic .312 slugging percentage. Jankowski's .358 OBP, however, is quite palatable, and allows him to wreak havoc on the basepaths like he did in this one. The 25-year-old outfielder has now snagged 20 bags at a solid 80 percent conversion rate.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Sun 7/31/16 4:28 PM

Jankowski will make his eighth straight start in center field and bat leadoff Sunday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
The July 26 trade that sent Melvin Upton to the Blue Jays should open up everyday at-bats for Jankowski the rest of the season, giving the 24-year-old an opportunity to prove he belongs in the Padres' long-term plans. With only six extra-base hits across 180 plate appearances this season, Jankowski shouldn't be counted on for much power, but his .343 on-base percentage could make him a viable option at the top of the order. Moreover, his 17-for-21 success rate on the basepaths suggests he'll continue to have the green light to run when he does reach base.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Mon 7/18/16 4:08 PM

Jankowski is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Alex Dickerson will start in left field while Melvin Upton Jr. takes over in center field for the night. Jankowski is hitting .252/.371/.315 with 16 stolen bases in 66 games this season.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Fri 7/8/16 6:56 PM

Jankowski is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.
EDGE Analysis
With the Dodgers trotting out a second straight lefty, Jankowski will remain on the bench as Melvin Upton Jr. starts in center field and Alex Dickerson mans left. Jankowksi is handling right-handed pitching well (.282/.393/.352) and is now up to 13 stolen bases, but his exposure to southpaws figures to remain limited.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Sun 7/3/16 3:07 PM

Jankowski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Jankowski has seen regular work in center field of late, but he'll take a seat Sunday with Melvin Upton moving to center so Alex Dickerson can occupy left field. Over his last 10 games, Jankowski has posted a respectable .390 on-base percentage, and should continue to see regular starts until Jon Jay (forearm) returns.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Wed 6/29/16 1:49 PM

Jankowski is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
He has been a staple of the Padres' lineup over the last couple weeks, and has offered fantasy owners five steals while being caught zero times over the past seven games. Melvin Upton will get the start in center field with Alex Dickerson getting the nod in left field Wednesday.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Tue 6/28/16 6:10 PM

Jankowski is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
He will take a seat following a stretch of six consecutive starts in center field and atop the lineup, as Melvin Upton Jr. moves over to center and Alex Dickerson mans left. Jon Jay was placed on the DL on Tuesday with a fractured right forearm, so the door is open for Jankowski to continue playing regularly, and he has the speed to be a useful stolen base contributor.

Travis Jankowski
OF/DH FA
Sun 6/26/16 10:25 AM

Jankowski will make his sixth straight start in center field Sunday against the Reds, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Filling in for the injured Jon Jay (arm), Jankowski has been stellar while manning the leadoff spot for all those games. In his previous five starts, he's gone 6-for-20 with five steals, five walks, five runs and two RBI. There's been little word on how much improvement Jay is making with his condition, so if Jay is ultimately forced to the DL, Jankowski will make for an intriguing pickup in NL-only and deeper formats. He won't hit for much power, but should be a decent source for batting average, runs and steals.