BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Arizona Diamondbacks catcher position has been one of the more confusing ones in the MLB. All three of Alex Avila, Jeff Mathis and John Ryan Murphy have appeared in at least 28 games with Avila and Murphy appearing in at least 45. However, while no one catcher has run away with the job, Murphy has been the best of the bunch and should see more playing time going forward. On the season, Murphy has hit .242 with[...]

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. In a corresponding move, starting pitcher Robbie Ray was activated off the disabled list after missing two months due to a strained oblique. Avila has struggled in his first season with the Diamondbacks, hitting only .124/.240/.219 with seven runs, three home runs and seven RBI in 45 games. He should not be owned in any fantasy formats due to his struggles to start the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher John Ryan Murphy went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Reds. Murphy has now hit a home run in four of his last five starts and has taken the starting catcher job from Alex Avila. With seven home runs in just 73 at-bats, Murphy is looking like a very solid option for owners in two-catcher leagues. At the very least, he is worth a flier while his bat stays hot.

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. It comes one day after his best game of the season where he had three hits, including a home run. Avila has not had a great season, but hopefully his performance Tuesday is a step in the right direction. Jeff Mathis will start in his place and bat eighth in front of starting pitcher Zack Greinke.

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila is off to a very rough start this spring. He has just one hit through 20 at-bats, a solo home run, and has struck out eight times. Manager Torey Lovullo says that his catcher's timing is off, but neither he nor Avila seem concerned moving towards Opening Day. Avila is slotted as the Diamondbacks starting catcher and could provide sneaky value for owners in deep or two-catcher leagues who prefer to wait on drafting their backstop.

This article references Aaron Judge, Alex Avila, Austin Barnes, Austin Hedges, Brian McCann, Chris Iannetta, Christian Vazquez, Dee Gordon, Evan Gattis, Gary Sanchez, Joey Gallo, Jonathan Lucroy, Max Stassi, Mike Zunino, Salvador Perez, Welington Castillo, Yadier Molina and more! Catcher is generally considered the weakest position in fantasy baseball. That is exactly why getting reliable production from the position is so important. There won't be many good options on the waiver wire to replace a bad pick. This article looks at some catchers that are undervalued and overvalued based on their NFBC ADP (as of 2/13/18) and offers an idea of who to target in drafts. To see what our experts think, check out our own mixed league rankings for catchers.   Undervalue[...]Keep on reading: Early ADP Sleepers and Busts - Catcher

This article references Alex Avila and more! BALLER MOVE: Target ~350 CURRENT ADP: 398 ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila was great last year with a .264/.387/.447 line and 14 bombs in 376 PA. Avila has two elite skills (plate discipline and contact quality) and is a disaster everywhere else. OBP and power are more than most fantasy catchers bring to the table though. Moving to Chase Field could potentially help Avila's power numbers. Both Comerica Park (98 HR factor) and Wrigley Field (97) suppressed left-handed [...]Keep on reading: Alex Avila (C, ARI) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

This article references Alcides Escobar, Alex Avila, Jeff Mathis and more! Fantasy owners hope that every selection they make turns into a stud, but this isn't that realistic. In more practical terms, you want as many strong performers as possible while avoiding roster slots with zero (or less) value. Some positions are easier to find "non-zero" production in than others, giving birth to the concept of positional scarcity. If you decline to pay up for a top performer at a premium position, you'll end up hoping for someone who won't hurt you. Shortstop is stronger th[...]Keep on reading: Champ or Chump - Alcides Escobar and Alex Avila

This article references Alex Avila and more! Free agent catcher Alex Avila signed a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, first reported by Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Nick Piecoro of Arizona Central first reported that a deal was close and the addition of Avila will help the Diamondbacks behind the plate offensively. Avila will fight with Jeff Mathis for the starting job in Arizona, but should be named the starter. He is coming off of a 2017 season where he had an .834 OPS in 112 games between the Tigers and Cubs, his best offensive sea[...]Keep on reading: Alex Avila Signs With Diamondbacks

This article references Alex Avila and more! The Nationals have interest in catcher/first baseman Alex Avila according to Chelsea James of the Washington Post. Avila is coming off a strong season for both the Tigers and Cubs where he hit .264 with14 home runs and an .834 OPS. He let it known earlier in free agency that he prefers to play for a contender. He'd be a nice addition to the Nats who currently have Matt Wieters behind the dish.Keep on reading: Nationals Have Interest Alex Avila