Derek Hill DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill is starting in center field and batting eighth for Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Ben Brown. This will be Hill's first start in the outfield in the last four games despite the fact that Dane Myers (oblique) is currently on the injured list. It doesn't bode well for Hill seeing regular playing time for the Fish when Myers is able to return, whenever that may be. The former 23rd overall pick by the Detroit Tigers in 2014 has done very little at the plate in his limited opportunities this year in Miami, going 10-for-57 (.175) with two home runs, two doubles, five RBI, four steals, four walks and 24 strikeouts in 17 games played. He'll be a low-upside DFS play near the bottom of the batting order against Brown, who he is hitless against in just two career at-bats.

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez and outfielder Derek Hill are not in the starting lineup on Saturday when they continue a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Since being promoted to the major leagues, Ramirez has taken the starting job behind the dish. Over his last 10 games, Ramirez has been productive at the plate, holding a .297/.381/.596 slash line with five doubles and two home runs. In addition, outfielder Derek Hill will take a seat. Hill has started in each of the past four games since returning from the injured list. Over his last four, Hill has held a .214 AVG with two RBI. As a result, Nick Fortes will be behind the dish and Liam Hicks will serve as the DH. The Marlins are best to fade in DFS this afternoon, facing Tampa right-hander Drew Rasmussen.

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (wrist) is going through full baseball activities. Hill has been sidelined since April with a left wrist sprain. Hill was officially shifted to the 10-day injured list on April 18. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his progression, but it appears Hill is nearing a rehab assignment. Given the time he missed, Hill may only need a brief assignment before returning to Miami. Before his injury, Hill held a .167/.239/.286 slash line with one home run and three stolen bases. Under the hood, Hill generated a modest .224 xBA and a .289 xwOBA but placed in the 97th percentile in sprint speed. When he does return, he should compete for an everyday role in center field alongside Dane Myers and Jesus Sanchez.