Hey, this Nick Franklin guy was a pretty big prospect, and he's getting a chance to play every day for the Mariners. Blah, blah, blah. Better add him. Blah, blah.
By now, I think we all know where I stand on top prospects who get the call. They're always worth a shot in Fantasy, provided what you're dropping is similar to what's already on the waiver wire. Franklin is no exception.
But he's not my favorite of the midseason call-ups. His power was spotty throughout his minor-league career, even in the more hitter-friendly leagues, and it's not like his four homers in 142 at-bats at Triple-A Tacoma earned him the promotion.
So I wouldn't read too much into his two homers Thursday. They're encouraging, sure, but keep in mind Nolan Arenado, whose minor-league career was similarly hit-or-miss, hit three home runs in his first seven major-league games only to hit .190 with one homer over his next 23.