Ian Desmond, first base, Colorado Rockies
Don’t let the injury fool you. Two-time All-Star Ian Desmond has been placed on the 10-day disabled list, which is not the way most players want to start their season. But that doesn’t take away his value and upside.
Desmond was very successful in 2016 with the Rangers hitting a .285/.335/.446 line with 86 RBI, 22 homers and swiped 21 bags. That’s why the Rockies signed him to a five-year, $7o million deal.
He’s not going to walk a lot, but he also dropped his strikeout percentage by six percent last season.
Once he is healthy enough to play he will have the backup of Coors Field, which always gives a little bit of oomph to an offensive situation.