As fantasy owners, we’re constantly dealing with issues.

Star players (Jose Ramirez) or surprising role players (Gio Urshela) land on the injured list. Once-consistent studs (Khris Davis) suffer through season-long struggles. Maybe you’re getting annoyed when players like Eduardo Escobar had a stellar first halves, but are now barely hitting above .200 in the second-half (despite their double-digit homer total).

You have to make sure you find the solution to all of your problems for that final push toward the finish line.

From 2012-17, Kyle Seager was a reliable and durable fantasy option. He hit .264 while averaging 25 homers, 85 RBIs, 76 runs, .784 OPS and 158 games per season. Even last year, despite hitting .221 and striking out in a career-high 20.1 percent of his at-bats while playing with a toe injury, he played in 155 games and had 22 homers and 78 RBIs.

Seager landed on the injured list for the first time in his career at the beginning of the season after having surgery on a tendon in his left hand. When he returned, he looked lost. Over his first 46 games, he hit .186 with six homers, 18 RBIs, 19 runs and a .592 OPS. He struck out in 24.4 percent of his at-bats. It looked like he was on the decline.

Then came a 10-game hit streak (July 22-Aug. 2), and that began what has been a resurgence for the 2014 All-Star.

Entering Friday, Seager had raised his average nearly 70 points after going 43-for-123 (.350) with 12 homers, 32 RBIs, 24 runs and a 1.172 OPS over his past 34 games. He even threw a stolen base in for fun, and was striking out less (20.3 percent of his at-bats).

Seager’s .360 BABIP in that span indicates he may regress, but the 31-year-old’s exit velocity, hard-hit percentage and home run rate are all at career highs, along with his walk percentage (10 percent). Those numbers, mixed with his schedule, should provide solid production the rest of the way.

Three games apiece against the White Sox (allowing a .264 opponent average and the 11th most homers in the league), Pirates (10th most homers allowed and seventh highest opponent average) and Orioles, one of the worst pitching staffs ever assembled, will help fatten his numbers. Six games against Houston’s pitching staff sounds daunting, but they have allowed the eighth-most homers in the league, while the A’s, Cubs and Reds all have team ERA’s above 4.00.

Seager was the third most added hitter in ESPN leagues this week, but his ownership is still hovering around 45 percent. This is the type of production that will help resolve any issues you’re having on your team.

Some other hot bats available in 50 percent or more of leagues:

Corey Dickerson (46.9 percent) is not the most exciting name, but he hit .302 with five homers, 24 RBIs and .908 OPS over his first 22 games with the Phillies. That includes 14 RBIs and a 1.143 OPS in his previous eight games before Saturday.

The Rangers’ Willie Calhoun (30.3 percent) has hit 11 of his 16 home runs in his first 35 games since the All-Star break. He is batting .277 with 24 RBIs, 21 runs and a .901 OPS in that span.

Oakland’s Mark Canha (26.1 percent), eligible at first base as well as the outfield, entered Saturday hitting .276 with 23 homers and a .941 OPS, while going 33-for-93 (.355) with six homers, 18 RBIs, 17 runs, two stolen bases and a 1.063 OPS in 24 games in August. He was the most added outfielder in ESPN leagues this week.

Big Hits

Yadier Molina C, Cardinals

Raised his average from .257 to .271 by going 18-for-56 (.321) with three homers, 10 RBIs, 10 runs, seven walks and a .915 OPS in his first 15 games since returning from the IL.

Marcus Semien SS, Athletics

Had at least one hit in 20 of his past 24 games while going 31-for-103 (.301) with eight homers, 21 RBIs, 18 runs, a stolen base and a 1.004 OPS.

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Entered Saturday on a seven-game hit streak,an over his previous 12 games was 20-for-51 (.392) with six homers, 10 RBIs, nine runs, a stolen base and a 1.258 OPS.



Lucas Giolito SP, White Sox

After going 0-3 with a 7.06 ERA in his first four starts in July, he is 3-2 with a 2.25 ERA, 62-12 strikeout-walk rate and .200 opponent average over his past six starts.

Big Whiffs

Trevor Bauer SP, Reds

After going 1-0 with a 3.09 ERA and .227 opponent average in his first two starts in Cincinnati, he is 0-3 with an 11.30 ERA and .350 opponent average over his past three.

Rougned Odor 2B, Rangers

Heading into Saturday, he was hitting .140 in August (13-for-90) with three homers, six RBIs, eight runs, 35 strikeouts and a .548 OPS.

Chris Paddack SP, Padres

Before a strong start Thursday, had no wins since July 29 and allowed 19 ER over his previous four starts — going 0-2 with a 10.06 ERA and .351 opponent average. Has allowed seven homers in his past five games.

Ian Happ 2B, Cubs

In 15 games since Aug. 11, he is 6-for-38 (.158) with one homer, two RBIs, seven runs scored, 11 strikeouts and a .572 OPS.

Check Swings

Just a friendly reminder: In his first four starts off the IL, Andrew Heaney is 2-0 with a 1.82 ERA, 34-4 strikeout-walk rate and a .169 opponent average. Oh, 24 of those strikeouts are in his past two outings (both against Texas). He is available in more than 45 percent of ESPN leagues.

Franmil Reyes hit just .200 in his first 26 games with the Indians but has suddenly caught fire. He entered Saturday hitting .348 (8-for-23) with four homers, 10 RBIs, five runs and a 1.421 OPS over his previous seven games.

In addition to stealing the first two bases of his career this week, Aristides Aquino hit his 14th homer Thursday. It passed Cody Bellinger’s 13 homers in 2017 for the NL rookie record for most home runs in a month. It happened in his 104th plate appearance. He also tied the Reds record for homers in a month, joining Frank Robinson (1962) and Greg Vaughn (1999).

Team Name Of The Week

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