Andrus went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double and a two-run single against the Rays on Tuesday. He scored twice.
With the Rangers down 5-2 heading into the seventh inning, he went to work, first tying the game with his long ball and then adding two insurance runs an inning later. This power outburst is shocking, but maybe it shouldn't be -- after all, Andrus increased his slugging percentage markedly last year, part of an all-around improvement at the plate. Still, with seven homers, he's already just one short of last season's total. He's also already halfway to last year's steals total (24), putting Andrus in line for a hugely valuable fantasy campaign. He's not quite among his position's elite, but he's certainly making those who invested in him happy.