PT TOMORROW: NL Central- Are batting woes putting Grichuk's PT at risk?

St. Louis Cardinals

Randal Grichuk (OF, STL) had a breakout year in 2015, when he hit .276 with 17 home runs, a 202 PX, and 140 xPX in 323 at-bats. But he's really scuffled so far this season, with a .222/.289/.411 line through 204 plate appearances. The power has fallen off quite a bit (122 PX, 123 xPX), resulting in seven home runs through 185 at-bats. On the positive side, he's increased his contact rate from 66 percent to 74 percent, but he's been hurt by a 26 percent hit rate, a year after lucking into a 37 percent hit rate.

While the team is loaded with depth throughout the infield, and in the outfield corners, they are thin in center field. Jeremy Hazelbaker (OF, STL) was a reasonable option there while he was hot, but he has...

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