With four stolen bases Sunday, Dee Gordon solidified his place as one of the top waiver claims in Fantasy so far this season. But while I'm on board with him being must-own, I'm not ready to swear my undying loyalty to him.
Yeah, he's done what he's done over a small sample, but you could say that for any player making noise this time of year. At least Gordon has a top-prospect pedigree and minor-league track record backing up this performance. That buys him some credibility.
My hesitence is more about the Dodgers' intentions for him. They still haven't started him against a left-handed pitcher this year. They've faced only three, which is why it hasn't made a difference in Fantasy, but in the long run, if he's not playing every day, he'll be little more than a steals specialist.
Manager Don Mattingly has said from the beginning he wants one player to emerge as his second baseman, so if Gordon keeps performing like he has, he'll eventually become a full-timer. But until that happens, I'm not considering him a fixture in my lineup.