Oscar Taveras

Taveras saw his 2013 dramatically altered by a nagging ankle injury, an ailment that eventually ended his season after just 188 plate appearances in the minor leagues. A healthy season for Taveras probably would have seen him receive significant playing time at the major league level, but now with the acquisition of Peter Bourjos, Taveras may struggle to find at-bats in 2014, a year in which most expected him to take on a full-time role with the Cardinals. A strong showing during spring training could easily vault Taveras into a starting spot, but it is going to be hard for the Cardinals to justify sitting Bourjos much. Taveras still remains an excellent long-term option in fantasy leagues, but owners may have to wait longer than expected.