{"playerId":4622,"percentChange":-1.6,"averageDraftPosition":222.9,"percentOwned":7.8,"playerRaterSEASON":-2.2,"playerRater7DAY":4.1,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Semien went 4-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles, a stolen base and a run in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Mets.","spin":"The slugging shortstop has been sluggish at the plate since returning from his wrist injury, but perhaps Friday's outburst will serve as a springboard for better things. The extent of Semien's struggles is such that despite his four-hit night raising his average a whopping 41 points, it still sits at a sub-Mendoza-Line .192. However, the 26-year-old has only logged 43 at-bats overall since returning on July 6, and he certainly has the upside to considerably improve his numbers across the board in the second half.","date":"Sat Jul 22"},"fullName":"Marcus Semien","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Semien is a serviceable mixed-league middle infielder, providing decent pop and a hint of speed, but don't mistake his career-high 27 home run total for something greater. Nineteen of those homers were hit before the All-Star break, after which point his regressed rate was much more realistic. Semien should begin the season as the Athletics' starting shortstop, but it's possible he'll be pressed for the role by top prospect Franklin Barreto sometime midseason, considering his own defensive limitations.","seasonId":2017,"date":"Tue Feb 28"},"playerRater30DAY":0.3,"playerRater15DAY":2.3,"positionRank":41}