BATTERS: Non-roster invitees 2015
Feb 17 2015
As we mentioned in this week's SP Buyers Guide, non-roster invitees (NRI) are guys on minor-league contracts that are not already on their team's 40-man rosters. They can include veterans who are looking to latch on to a new team, as well as top prospects who don't have a day of service time in the major leagues.
Most NRI batters won't provide value in 2015, but those that do can generate a lot of profit for you because you'll be able to get them for nothing on draft day.
Let's take a look at some hitting NRI non-prospects who could be worth a look in your end-game if you play in a deep league.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
J.P. Arencibia (C/1B, BAL) is a well-known BA killer, and as he approaches age 30, that profile isn't likely to change. But...
Almost!
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