"Over the past three seasons, Straw had never really found his footing. During that span, he never had an OPS over .600 and only went yard once, but he's turned that around, making him an extremely valuable depth piece down the stretch and into October. Not only is Straw slashing .272/.322/.377 with an OPS of just under .700, but he is making a massive impact in the outfield."
"The California native currently ranks in the 97th percentile in outs above average and has impressed with his arm as well. A Gold Glove winner with the Guardians back in 2022, he has found his game again defensively. Wherever skipper John Schneider deploys him, whether it is center field or left field, he is making big plays in big moments to help the team."
"In the final game of the recent series versus the Brewers, Straw's defensive capabilities were on full display. Straw found himself in center field with Varsho out after being beaned in the hand, and made a massive impact right out of the gate. Jackson Chourio, during his first plate appearance off the injured list, took the eighth pitch of the game deep into the alley."
Myles Straw transformed from a marginal roster fit into a valuable, low-risk, high-reward depth piece for the Blue Jays. After three seasons with sub-.600 OPS and only one home run, Straw is slashing .272/.322/.377 with an OPS near .700 while contributing significantly in the outfield. The California native ranks in the 97th percentile in outs above average, won a Gold Glove in 2022, and has impressed with his arm. Straw delivered a first-career home run robbery against the Brewers, helping keep Milwaukee off the board. He ranks eighth among outfielders with +14 Defensive Runs Saved this season.
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