Jordan Westburg Fantasy Outlook: Top 3 replacements for Orioles' All-Star after suffering broken right hand

One of the biggest surprises of the fantasy baseball season has been Jordan Westburg of the Baltimore Orioles. The versatile infielder has been a force at the plate for the O's this year, however, the club will now need to move forward without him after placing Westburg on the 15-day IL with a fractured right hand.

Jordan Westburg was hit on the hand with a pitch during the team's 10-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Now, it's not only the Baltimore Orioles who will need to find an adequate replacement for Westburg but also fantasy baseball managers who have been relying on the All-Star's production.

Here's a closer look at 3 replacements for Jordan Westburg in fantasy baseball leagues

#1 - Jackson Holliday

For managers looking to replace Westburg's production in their lineups, they may not want to look much further than his teammate, Jackson Holliday. Even though Holliday struggled during his first stint in the majors, the rookie infielder is back and has already managed to slug the first home run of his career.

"JACKSON HOLLIDAY! His first big league homer is a grand slam!" - @MLB

Holliday may still need to prove himself at the major league level but his first game back in the majors is an encouraging sign. Fantasy baseball managers may need to act fast as Jackson Holliday will be one of the hottest names on the waiver wire.

#2 - Xavier Edwards

Xavier Edwards may not be as well known as Jackson Holliday, but he may end up having more fantasy value than the Orioles rookie by the end of the year. Edwards has been sensational for the Miami Marlins in July, racking up hits and stolen bases on a nearly daily basis. Edwards may be limited in the home run category, but what he lacks in power, he makes up elsewhere at the plate.

#3 - Tyler Fitzgerald

Another underrated player currently in fantasy baseball leagues is Tyler Fitzgerald. The 26-year-old utility man has been a force for the San Francisco Giants lately and should be considered one of the top replacements for Jordan Westburg in nearly every league.

"Tyler Fitzgerald has homered in FIVE straight games" - @SFGiants

Fitzgerald is not only a suitable replacement in the infield, but depending on the platform, he will also have outfield eligibility, which only increases his fantasy value. Unlike Edwards, Fitzgerald should provide managers with some home runs, while also chipping in with some stolen bases.