The baseball season has started, but there’s still some players left on the waiver wire in fantasy who should get your attention.

It’s early, so don’t do anything drastic. But I’m a big proponent of versatility, so if a player offers that, then you should consider him a possibility for your lineup.

Here’s three fantasy baseball options who currently aren’t fully owned in most leagues that should get your attention.

Brandon Drury, Arizona, 2B/3B/OF

I’m not saying this because he’s hot out of the game. He’s 4-for-8 in two games. He doesn’t have any RBIs or runs, so he’s not checking all the boxes. What he does do is fill a spot on your bench for multiple positions.

According to FantasyPros, he’s listed as a 2B, 3B and OF. He’s not an everyday starter for a fantasy team, but with that ability to be spread out over several positions, he does add some benefit for most fantasy teams.

He’s going to be out there on most occasions for the Diamondbacks. And while he’s young, he did well with his opportunity in 134 games last season with a .282 batting average. He still needs work in other categories, but if he’s getting on base, good things could happen. Pick him up for depth if you have room on your bench.

Stephen Vogt, Oakland A’s, C/DH

He’s not going to be a miracle worker, but he’s owned in less than 50 percent of leagues on ESPN, and he should get more attention than that.

He didn’t do well last year, but he’s shown the ability to drive in runs. He had 71 RBIs in 2015. What also helps is that he will see the field on most days for Oakland, so he gives you a consistent option.

He’s a mid .200 batting average guy, but he’ll get on base and should hit close to 20 homers. That’s a serviceable catcher for most rosters, who also can be used as a DH.

Michael Wacha could provide solid upside as a fantasy baseball option. Flickr

Michael Wacha, St. Louis Cardinals, SP

Everybody’s down on Wacha this year, and with good measure after last year, but for him to be owned in less than 50 percent of leagues on ESPN is an opportunity for a fantasy player to get a possible steal.

He had a monster spring and has the stuff to be a near 20-game winner (he had 17 wins two years ago). He can generate points in several fantasy categories, with strikeouts, wins and a solid ERA. Last year was abysmal. But he has the ability to be a top-three fantasy starter on your roster.

I wouldn’t pass that up. If he reverts to last year, you can just drop him. But if he gets back to 2015 form, he’s a steal off the waiver wire.

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