Perhaps the Final Beltre Bash?

Last month, I compared Adrian Beltre unfavorably to his Dodger replacements. But he’s now beginning to show signs of life: since the start of June, he’s managed to compile a .292 average and a .370 on-base percentage. True, these numbers aren’t exactly going to propel him onto the leadership boards, especially with a paltry .375 slugging percentage accompanying them, but they’re at least better than his seasonal .242 AVG and .277 OBP.
What truly strikes me, though, is his 8 total walks. For perspective, consider that Antonio Perez, who’s more or less become the regular Dodger third baseman, has 9 — in 155 fewer plate appearances (235 vs. 80). Indeed, Perez has spent time on the disabled list, as well as in AAA to improve his fielding at the hot corner, yet he’s drawn more. And this advantage has translated to an 11.3 VORP, compared to Beltre’s -2.1.
Maybe Adrian’s finally found his groove. If so, then we can start missing him, because Antonio’s been just fine.