{"playerId":4620,"percentChange":0.5,"averageDraftPosition":212.7,"percentOwned":15.7,"playerRaterSEASON":0.4,"playerRater7DAY":2.8,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Rutledge went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox.","spin":"Rutledge looked rotten in his two earlier stints in the big leagues this season, but he's redeemed himself on some level by posting excellent numbers since his Sept. 1 call-up. Rutledge is batting 18-for-52 (.346) this month with a home run and three stolen bases, displaying the sort of skills that made him the top choice at second base out of spring training. He'll have to face more competition for the starting gig next spring, with D.J. LeMahieu seemingly the prohibitive favorite for the job due to his reliable contact hitting and slick fielding.","date":"Thu Sep 26"},"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":2.9,"playerRater15DAY":1,"positionRank":29}