It’s been a while for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Juan Rivera. A while since he’s been a full-time player. A while since he’s been this healthy. And a while since he’s had this kind of impact, on both the Angels’ and fantasy teams’ lineups.

Rivera burst onto the scene in 2006 with a .310 average, 23 home runs and 85 RBIs and, with a current hot streak, is on target for eerily similar numbers this season. His batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS are all within a few points of his 2006 marks. Season projections have Rivera surpassing those career-best totals in homers, RBIs and runs scored.

Rivera has been one of the game’s most productive hitters in June, hitting .333 with 5 home runs and a MLB-best 17 RBIs (tie). He has a .387 average (34-for-88), 7 home runs and 23 RBIs over his last 22 games.

Still owned in less than 30 percent of ESPN.com leagues, Rivera is the best, most accomplished hitter currently on the waiver wire.

His full free agent profile …

Status: Racking up the RBIs
Basics: .316 AVG, 10 HRs, 36 RBIs in 57 games
Key Stats: .387 AVG, 23 RBIs over last 22 games
What to Watch For: Power - best-case would be 30 HRs
Other Notes: Has at least one RBI in each of his last six games, collecting nine total over that stretch … acquisition of Torii Hunter last season sent Rivera into a reserve outfielder role … organization committed to getting his power bat into the lineup this season, and the decision has paid off … is an excellent run producer who could challenge 30 home runs with 550 at-bats … had a similar hot stretch in his last full season, hitting .335 with 12 HRs and 49 RBIs after the All-Star break in ‘06
Verdict: Is red hot and heading towards a career year - add immediately