Another week with some quite exciting names, it’s really fun to see these teams so aggressive promoting prospects for immediate reinforcements. Hone in on your teams’ needs, maximize each lineup period, and keep chipping away, it may just result in a successful year!
Schedule Notes 🗓️
Best schedules:
CWS, DET, LAA, MIL, NYM, TEX all play a 7-game week (Mon-Sun).
Worst schedules:
No teams have a 5 game week this week.
Hot Commodities 🔥
| Henry Davis | PIT | C | $12-$35 | Former 1.1 pick who has thunderous power in his bat and can steal a few bags. |
| Joey Votto | CIN | 1B | $12-40 | The Baseball Savant has found the fountain of youth and his powerstroke. |
| David Hamilton | BOS | SS | $6-$17 | Speedster with long leash of PT, could rip bags but I question the impact of the bat. |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | OF | $7-$18 | Has reawoken in a Mets uniform, locked in an all-formats viable. |
| Jesse Winker | MIL | OF | $4-$6 | Has 2 barrels in 6 games since returning to the team. |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | OF | $5-$7 | Called back up and the former top 30 prospect can provide a little bit in all 5 cats. |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | P | $30-$125+ | This is the guy many were saving their hammer for and he wasn’t premium in his debut. I wouldn’t let that start change my priors, and I will be going for him where I need the arm since I believe he is a stud. |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | P | $5-$15 | Came back strong off IL with big performance, FB velo is back, poor durability but he’s a decent add if you need an arm, bench this week. |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | P | $5-$12 | Ks have ticked up with a velo boost, more interesting than you think. |
| Jordan Hicks | STL | P | $16-$24 | Closer temporarily until Helsley comes back, and Helsley has had a littany of injuries in the past. |
| Scott McGough | ARI | P | $25-$38 | Closer for a contending team in Arizona. |
Serviceable Streamers ♻️
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | 1B | $5-$7 | Always had some power juice but BAL is getting the most out of him, very interesting stream while he is hot. |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | 1B | $1-$3 | PT is his biggest selling point, as well as being just a decent player. |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | OF | $1-$3 | Has found a little pop in June and that is nice, he can be streamed until the rest of their roster gets healthier. |
| Max Kepler | MIN | OF | $1-$3 | Is not a bad player vs a string of RHP, sits vs same handed pitching. |
| Tommy Kahnle | NYY | P | $1-$3 | Vulture saves guy since Clay Holmes is an HLR. |
Spec Plays👓
| Michael Busch | LAD | 2B/3B | $1 | He will lose his role when Muncy returns…. Unless Busch starts hitting really well. |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | 2B | $1 | Huge power at MI, injury stash where you can afford it. |
| Jose Urquidy | HOU | P | $1 | Throwing bullpens already, elite team context in HOU. |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | P | $1 | Will be back in a matter of days if not weeks, worth a look in all formats for the what if. |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | P | $1 | Rocking and rolling in AAA, perhaps they can unlock a useful version of Pfaadt moving forward. |
| Daniel Hudson | LAD | P | $1 | Might be a saves stealer when he comes back. |
Dynasty Darlings 💎
| Chase Meidroth | BOS | INF | Trade or Add | The stats are great but many think he is limited due to lack of defensive value and poor power metrics, I think he can just hit and could be another Luis Arraez at a cheap price. |
| David Festa | MIN | P | $3-$12 | The stats lag behind the scouting grades, Minnesota has done well with pitchers lately and I like Festa as a cheap flyer. |
Drop Department ✂️
| Brian Anderson | MIL | 3B/OF | Drop | Somehow 91% rostered in the Main Event and he is so blah, streamer type. |
| Louie Varland | MIN | P | Drop | Sent down after dealing with some struggles, I think you can move on. |
If you have any questions about any drops or any questions in general, feel free to reach out to me directly at @lucasbiery33