Enmanuel Valdez

Enmanuel Valdez is out of the starting lineup for the Red Sox Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez will head to the bench, with Ceddanne Rafaela starting at shortstop and batting ninth against the White Sox.

Enmanuel Valdez went 1-for-6 with a home run and three RBI in the Red Sox's dominant 14-2 victory over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the low batting average this season, Valdez's ability to drive in runs was on display, contributing significantly to the team's offensive explosion. His season-long struggles at the plate, with a batting average of just .189 and a high strikeout rate of .267, continue to be a concern for fantasy managers. However, his occasional power surge, as evidenced by his fifth homer of the season, provides some upside. Fantasy managers should consider Valdez a risky play, best suited for matchups where he's shown historical success or in deeper leagues where power is at a premium.

Enmanuel Valdez is in the starting lineup for the Red Sox Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez will man second base and hit second against the Braves. He is hitting .188, with four home runs, and 15 RBI this season.

Enmanuel Valdez is not in the Red Sox lineup on Tuesday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez collected one hit in Sunday's loss. Jaimie Westbrook gets the start at second base for Boston.

Enmanuel Valdez had a standout performance in the Red Sox's 6-3 victory over the Tigers, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, three runs scored, and three RBI.

Fantasy Impact

This explosive display could be a turning point for Valdez, who has struggled with a meager .179 batting average over 31 games this season. His multi-homer game brings his total to four for the year, suggesting that he might be finding his rhythm at the plate. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Valdez, as increased confidence and consistent playing time could make him a valuable asset, especially in deeper leagues or as a potential streaming option against favorable matchups.