As our own Michael Walsh talked about just this morning, Bobby Dalbec is on a tear. It was only a few weeks ago in which it didn’t just look like it’d be a disappointing season for the rookie first baseman, but one in which it was all but certain he’d lose his job. Now, he’s been better than any of the potential trade targets since the deadline and has his season-long line up around league-average. That sounds underwhelming, but considering where he’s come from, it’s pretty remarkable.
And of course, it’s the power that steals the show for Dalbec.