{"playerId":4620,"percentChange":-1.4,"averageDraftPosition":220.4,"percentOwned":95.5,"playerRaterSEASON":3.5,"playerRater7DAY":-1.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Rutledge is not in the lineup Friday against the Giants.","spin":"DJ LeMahieu will draw the start at second base in favor of Rutledge, who will get the day off.","date":"Fri May 17"},"fullName":"Josh Rutledge","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"An under-the-radar prospect who filled in admirably at shortstop during Troy Tulowitzki's lengthy absence last summer, Rutledge projects as the Rockies' starting second baseman at the onset of the season. He does two things key to fantasy success well: He has pop, evidenced by eight homers in 73 big league games and 17 homers per 162 career minor league games, and speed, illustrated by seven steals for the Rockies following an average of 24 per 162 games in the minors. But while Rutledge might be an instant fantasy hotshot in his games at Coors Field, that ballpark elevating his batting average and counting numbers, from an overall angle, he's undisciplined enough at the plate that his .274 average last year might be high. He walked only 3.1 percent of the time last year, and opposing pitchers exploited the weakness in September, when he batted .197/.248/.288. Let that prevent your expectations from spiraling out of control, but among the cheaper middle-infield options, Rutledge is one to watch.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":0.9,"playerRater15DAY":-0.4,"positionRank":9}