Brayan Bello, SP, BOS (CBS: 42% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered)
The rehab program has concluded, and Bello might be returning subsequent week, in all probability going through off towards the Mariners early within the week. The fastball velocity was monitoring on his rehab task within the mid-nineties, however he struggled with management. I’d in all probability let him knock the rust off on the bench, however wouldn’t shrink back from buying him this week.
Osvaldo Bido, SP, ATH (CBS: 22% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered)
Osvaldo Bido is scheduled to go up towards Patrick Corbin and Davis Martin this coming week. That may appear to be two favorable matchups, particularly with Bido sporting a 2.87 ERA over his final three begins. Let’s hope for higher success this coming week, as Taijuan Walker clearly didn’t get it executed final week.
Caleb Durbin, 2B, MIL (CBS: 24% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
Oliver Dunn couldn’t get it executed, so the Brewers have known as upon former Yankee Caleb Durbin to man the new nook. He brings just a little pop, good wheels, stolen base potential, and a fantastic hit device. He has the potential to be an excellent participant and one which we needs to be ready to dig a bit deeper into our FAAB spending this week.
Logan Henderson, SP, MIL (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
Let’s flip Logan Henderson over to Wealthy for his all the time stellar evaluation. “Logan Henderson was the Brewers’ fourth-round decide in 2021. He missed the season’s first month with an indirect harm however had a robust season as soon as he began pitching. The fastball has taken a tick up and is now sitting 93 to 94 (T 95) with a bit extra spin and experience via the zone. His change-up is a cash pitch. It has uncommon motion, and hitters don’t decide up the pitch effectively. He additionally throws a cutter and slider, with the cutter being the higher possibility.
Most significantly, he pounded the strike zone, and if he continues to do this, he might be a quantity three or 4 starter. I want he have been taller (5-foot-10), as that might show to make him homer-prone as he continues to play towards higher competitors.”
Austin Hays, OF, CIN (CBS: 30% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered)
Austin Hays received off to a late begin this yr, spending time on the IL whereas coping with a left calf pressure. He was activated on April 15 and has been within the 5 video games since, going 8-for-22 with three homers and 7 RBI. He’s making up for misplaced time in a rush.
Cade Horton, SP, CHC (CBS: 16% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Justin Steele is misplaced for the yr, having undergone UCL revision surgical procedure on his left elbow. There’s a want for an on a regular basis starter on the Cubs, and it’s not a query of if Cade Horton arrives, however merely when he arrives. He labored 5 innings for the primary time this yr in his final begin. The clock is ticking!
Heston Kjerstad, OF, BAL (CBS: 35% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered)
Kjerstad has gone 6-for-19 with three residence runs and eight RBI over his previous seven outings and appears to be on the worst, sharing the nice aspect of a platoon. With Colton Cowser tentatively taking a look at a late-Could/early June return from the damaged left thumb, Kjerstad shouldn’t have any issues discovering a gentle eating regimen of short-term at-bats wherein to spice up his energy numbers.
Lance McCullers, SP, HOU (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
McCullers is within the means of wrapping up his Minor League rehab and is scheduled to return by the tip of April. There isn’t any doubt concerning the stuff; it has all the time been nice. His well being, as evidenced by his final begin occurring in 2022, has been removed from nice. Tread fastidiously, however nonetheless tread.
Connor Norby, 3B, MIA (CBS: 40% rostered, ESPN: 9% rostered)
Norby hit 9 homers final yr in 178 at-bats. He was activated on Thursday, and with 20+ residence run potential, the Marlins have sorely missed his bat within the on a regular basis lineup.
Tirso Ornelas, OF, SDP (CBS: 3% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Ornelas was very quietly doing what he does down on the farm, amassing 13 walks in his first 79 PA with 17 runs scored, a homerun, and 7 RBI. Jason Heyward was positioned on the 10-day IL with left knee irritation, giving Ornelas a window to reveal he’s able to contribute on the big-league degree. He’s greatest left for NL-only and deeper 20-team combined codecs.
Quinn Priester, SP, MIL (CBS: 23% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
The Brewers desperately want arms and have turned to one-time Pirate and Crimson Sox, Quinn Priester. He shut down the Tigers on one hit over 5 innings in gaining his first victory of the 2025 marketing campaign. Thus far, so good, however be very cognizant of the truth that strolling 5 batters in his first 10 innings pitched shouldn’t be a recipe for long-term success.
Edgar Quero, C, CWS (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
The long run at catcher, or a minimum of 50% of it, has arrived in Chicago. Catchers, particularly 22-year-old catchers, have lots on their plates, however this child can hit and needs to be round for the lengthy haul. For those who’re presently rostering a weak #2 sort in two-catcher units, he ought to show to be an improve proper out of the gate.
Chandler Simpson, OF, TBR (CBS: 37% rostered, ESPN: 13% rostered)
“Rays supervisor Kevin Money mentioned Tuesday that DeLuca (shoulder) is more likely to miss 2-to-4 weeks” “Supervisor Kevin Money indicated earlier Friday that Simpson will play often whereas with the massive membership.” The one choices presently on the roster who can play in centerfield are Jose Caballero, who bats proper and hasn’t performed a single recreation in CF this yr, and Christopher Morel, who isn’t a CF. Richie Palacios has no timeline for a return. Josh Lowe is supposedly heading out on a rehab task and could be an possibility in a pair weeks assuming all goes effectively.
Primarily based on all of the above, I feel Simpson has two to 4 weeks to show he can hit on the huge league degree. If he can, he’ll put a straightforward 60 stolen bases within the financial institution over the steadiness of 2025—and fairly probably extra. I noticed him final Fall, and as I’ve talked about quite a few instances, the one participant I’ve personally seen with that degree of pace is a younger Billy Hamilton. Go get him!
Alex Verdugo, OF, ATL (CBS: 5% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered)
Determined instances require determined measures, and that phrase suits the Braves’ destiny early in 2025. Yesterday, Verdugo went 4-for-5, hitting within the leadoff spot, and that efficiency ought to assure at-bats till, on the very least, Ronald Acuna is able to return and perhaps longer. Jarred Kelenic, the Braves’ on a regular basis proper fielder, is struggling and presently sporting a dreadful .170 BA.
Gage Workman, 3B, CHC (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Matt Shaw struggled badly and was despatched to Triple-A Iowa to get his mechanics so as, and the Cubs turned to Gage Workman to carry down the fort. The pace potential is intriguing, as he stole 30 bases twice on his highway to Wrigley. A small bid is so as.
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Liam Hendriks, BOS (CBS:16% rostered, ESPN: 6% rostered)
The rehab is finished and the Crimson Sox activated Liam Hendriks in the present day. He’s not transferring into the ninth inning immediately, as Aroldis Chapman is greater than getting the job executed, however he might be working the 8’th inning readying himself for future save alternatives down the highway.
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