4 fantasy stars whose values are being overcorrected

Fantasy is a fickle business. Owners devalue, drop, and boycott players who have let them down after a week, month, or entire season. This year a handful of star players have seen their value fall dramatically. This drop offers risk-taking owners opportunity and value come draft day.

Below are four star players owners should target. Their past production indicates potential much greater than what their current ADPs suggest.

All ADP data courtesy of FantasyPros.

OF Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates

In terms of counting stats, McCutchen's 2016 wasn't as terrible as the barrage of negative press regarding him would seem. He still totaled 24 homers, 81 runs, and 79 RBI. The days of 20-plus steals are gone, but a return to his career slash line of .292/.381/.487 would quickly right the ship.

Through the previous four seasons (2012-15), McCutchen's worst batting average was .292, and he maintained an OBP of at least .400 in all four seasons. Such sustained excellence shouldn't be disregarded or forgotten because of just one down year.

Though McCutchen projects to go roughly 60th overall in drafts, his final 50 games of 2016 should be the reason you target him between picks 40-50. In those 50 closing games, McCutchen registered nine homers and a slash line of .289/.374/.495 - much more in line with his career profile.

OF A.J. Pollock, Arizona Diamondbacks

Pollock was a fantasy dream in 2015, registering 20 homers, 111 RBIs, and 39 steals with a .315 batting average. Though injury derailed his 2016, Pollock managed to collect two homers and four swipes in just 12 games to close out the year, reminding us of his well-rounded style.

Though Pollock will surely be selected close to 40th overall, you shouldn't scoff at dropping a late second- or third-round pick on his services. It is a costly price for a player who missed nearly all of last year, but it could be an absolute steal if he returns to his top-five fantasy form of 2015.

OF Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins

Stanton's fantasy profile needs no further explanation. Constant injury concern with the upside for 50 home runs. And while Stanton has missed many games throughout his career, he has also played at least 100 games in six of seven seasons. This year, Stanton's fantasy price has been further suppressed by last year's inconsistency, as he notched a batting average below .200 in the months of May and September/October.

Previously a consensus first-round fantasy talent, the drop in Stanton's ADP (36.5) is massive. Though many would agree a full season from Stanton would result in at least 35-90-90 production, the Miami slugger could still fall into the fourth round. A healthy season at this current price would easily be the best value with which Stanton has ever come.

SP Danny Salazar, Cleveland Indians

Salazar was crushing it last year, prior to a mid-season injury, notching a 2.75 ERA and a 10.1 K/9 through his first 104 2/3 innings.

A finger issue in the midst of his run led to a massive drop off in his performance, as Salazar finished the second half of the season with a 7.44 ERA. His K/9, however, actually rose to 11.85 in those 32 2/3 innings. With his stuff, a return to his early 2016 form shouldn't be ruled out.

At an ADP of around 115, drafters won't have to spend an early-round selection on what was one of the league's most dominant arms for roughly three months last year.

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