Lineups Outlook: Joc's on top in Texas

It's been a chaotic season, and it's only June. Although my specialty remains closers, and the volatility at that position daily has been nothing short of exhausting, the turnover at the top of the batting order has also been a revolving door. Almost every two weeks, there are new leadoff hitters across the fantasy landscape. My theme for today's post comes courtesy of The Kinks' "Do It Again." 

Gainers in Value by Leading Off

Joc Pederson (TEX)

There is no scientific method or guarantee that a player will only fare well in even years, but he's putting it to the test. His eligibility may hamstring some fantasy players, but it's tough to ignore a batter who has scored 12 runs with 11 extra-base hits, including six home runs, and 18 RBI...

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