{"playerId":3474,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":222.9,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":3.7,"playerRater7DAY":2.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Carpenter went 2-for-4 on Monday with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in a win over the Mets.","spin":"Carpenter has reached base in all but one game so far in the month of May. He should have a strong hold on the lead-off spot for the Cardinals going forward, which will continue to boost his fantasy numbers. He's hitting .294/.373/.449 on the season.","date":"Tue May 14"},"fullName":"Matt Carpenter","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"A potential backup for the Cardinals at five different positions -- the corner infield and outfield spots, as well as second base -- Carpenter is a useful late-rounder for NL-only owners trying to fill out a roster. While he's neither powerful nor speedy enough to be clearly worthy of a chance to start, he's adept enough handling the bat to be one of the team's first options off the bench, not to mention he's worthwhile insurance for Allen Craig at first base. Carpenter's .294 batting average, .365 on-base percentage and 10.3 percent walk rate last season were within range of his lifetime .299/.408/14.5 numbers in the minors, the latter hinting that maybe he has more growth. Don't forget this name late.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":3.4,"playerRater15DAY":2.8,"positionRank":14}