PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Count on Plouffe down the stretch?

Minnesota Twins

Danny Santana (SS/OF, MIN) and Trevor Plouffe (3B, MIN) shared the AL Player of the Week award last week because of their offensive outbursts. Santana is owned in most leagues, but Plouffe is available in many mixed leagues. Plouffe is having a decent season with a .267 xBA and a 129 PX (135 xPX). He is second in the AL in doubles with 37, behind only Miguel Cabrera (1B/3B/DH, DET). He is fifth among AL third basemen with 65 RBI and also fifth with 57 runs scored. Plouffe could provide counting stats at the 3B or COR positions.

As September call-ups near, three Twins’ names may be of fantasy interest. Josmil Pinto (C/DH, MIN) is a lock to return to Minnesota. He struggled in 135 AB earlier this year batting .222, but he...

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