Nacho Alvarez, SS, ATL (CBS: 15% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
The most recent in a string of accidents, Ozzie Albies is misplaced for the 12 months with a damaged wrist. It’s merely not the Braves 12 months. They’ve signed Whit Merrifield and known as up Nacho Alvarez in an try and plug the middle-infield gap. Alvarez has proven the flexibility to hit for a bit of energy, a bit of extra pace, and stable strike zone expertise. Who doesn’t love nachos?
Javier Baez, SS, DET (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Why am I mentioning Javier Baez? Nicely, he has now hit homers in three consecutive video games, so I feel it’s a rule. His free-swinging methods are often trigger for short-term energy outbursts and that is a type of streaks. Simply keep in mind, it is a sizzling streak and never a career-defining second.
Hayden Birdsong, SP, SFG (CBS: 29% rostered, ESPN: 8% rostered)
Sure, he walks too many batters, however when not handing out free passes to first base, man, oh man, he strikes them out at will. In 87 2/3 mixed innings, Birdsong is as much as 113 Okay’s. In his two begins, each in opposition to the Rockies, he struck out 20 in 11 IP whereas recording a pair of wins. If one is seeking to pad your Fantasy squad’s strikeout numbers, he should be in your radar this week.
Joey Cantillo, SP, CLE (CBS: 2% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Cantillo joined the crew in Philly and it seems as if he is perhaps making his debut Sunday. It appears prefer it’s time to chill and luxuriate in watching one other younger prospect take that first step. Let’s see what Wealthy has to say about his pre-season #7 ranked Cleveland prospect.
“The arsenal appears stable with a fastball that’s as much as 96 MPH with quite a lot of arm-side run. He does pitch it up within the zone, and and not using a excessive spin charge, it’s getting hit arduous and much (1.49 HR/9). Nevertheless, the secondary pitches look nice and are the supply of all his strikeouts. Specifically, his curveball has nice form and spin, and his change-up has good fade. Each get a ton of whiffs.
There are quite a lot of constructing blocks right here, and with improved management, he may flip right into a quantity three starter, possibly extra.”
Deyvison De Los Santos, 3B, MIA (CBS:13% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
The principal participant acquired within the A.J. Puk to the DBacks deal ought to have our curiosity perked, particularly being that Josh Bell could possibly be on the transfer. Energy is the secret with De Los Santos, and it’s highlighted by a resume that features 29 homers this 12 months in 345 at-bats between Double and Triple-A. That’s “huge boy” energy with a protracted “huge boy” swing. The on-base expertise are very a lot a piece in progress, however when he makes contact, pleasure is bound to observe!
Xavier Edwards, 2B/SS, MIA (CBS: 29% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered)
Since getting the decision originally of July, Edwards is 8-for-10 on the basepaths and has produced a 16/14 Okay/BB ratio in 83 at-bats. He is aware of his manner across the strike zone. In case your want is pace, go get him.
David Festa, SP, MIN (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Festa struggled mightily (12 earned runs in 10 IP) in his first kick on the can again on the finish of June/starting of July however appeared significantly better final week following the opener in a bulk function. He struck out seven in 4 1/3 innings whereas permitting, however a single earned run in opposition to a fairly good Phillies O. He has the Mets and White Sox developing in a two-start week, so one win in a streaming function isn’t half dangerous.
Tyler Fitzgerald, 2B/SS/OF, SFG (CBS: 42% rostered, ESPN: 18% rostered)
Let’s see what Tyler Fitzgerald has been as much as since July 20. In his previous 9 video games, he has gone 14-for-32 with 7 homers, 12 RBI, and 11 runs scored. Wow is all one can say, aside from get him rostered asap to benefit from this wonderful sizzling streak.
Jackson Jobe, SP, DET (CBS: 34% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
The Tigers’ rotation at the moment consists of Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, and Keider Montero. With two of the three probably transferring on the commerce deadline, the Tigers will want an arm or three to make it by the remainder of the 12 months. Since coming back from a hamstring damage that price Jobe a few months, he has been pitching lights out. Possibly the Tigers will give him the chance to get his toes moist on the big-league stage.
Victor Mesa Jr., OF, MIA (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
July hasn’t been an excellent month for Mesa Jr., however general, the 22-year-old Mesa Jr. on the 12 months has slugged 13 homers and pushed in 51 runs in 321 at-bats at Triple-A Jacksonville. The M’s do want an outfielder to interchange Jazz Chisholm, proper?
Max Meyer, SP, MIA (CBS: 53% rostered, ESPN: 11% rostered)
Now that he has lastly found out tips on how to completely discipline a bunt (and he’s a gradual learner because it took him 3 ½ months), the Marlins have given the 25-year-old Meyer the decision. Let’s hope that he picks up the place he left off again in April.
Connor Norby, 2B, BAL (CBS: 16% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
The Jorge Mateo damage (partially dislocated elbow) will take some time to heal and within the interim, Norby will get to point out off his top-tier prospect standing in Baltimore. I’m keen to guess that he has had his final at-bat for Norfolk in 2024.
Victor Robles, SEA (CBS: 10% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
I didn’t anticipate to say Victor Robles this week, however while you’ve hit a house run and swiped 4 bases prior to now week, it’s mention-worthy. It appears like he’ll have on a regular basis at-bats till, on the very least, the return of Julio Rodriguez, which could possibly be a number of weeks down the street.
River Ryan, SP, LAD (CBS:28% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered)
The Dodgers DFA’d James Paxton this week earlier than delivery him off to the Purple Sox. I’d must suppose that having River Ryan and Justin Wrobleski ready within the wings was a think about that call. Ryan made his debut Monday in opposition to the Giants, tossing 5 1/3 innings of four-hit shutout ball. He’s taking the hill right now in opposition to a significantly better offensive crew within the Astros. At this time’s sport will go a great distance in figuring out how a lot FAAB you’ll be parting firm with this night.
Justin Wrobleski, SP, LAD (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
“Justin Wrobleski had Tommy John Surgical procedure after his junior 12 months in faculty and fell to the eleventh spherical within the 2021 Draft. The Dodgers took the gamble and have been reaping the rewards.
The lefty has reportedly been as much as 97 MPH with a plus change-up. It’s an athletic supply, and to this point, he’s been capable of throw strikes. A part of his early success is that no person can deal with his change-up. Nevertheless, every part else appears extraordinarily promising. I’m placing his ceiling at a quantity three starter, however that is perhaps low.” After that stable debut this week, I agree Wealthy. A quantity three starter is perhaps low!
Juan Yepez. WAS (CBS: 32% rostered, ESPN: 16% rostered)
What the heck are the 68% of crew house owners in CBS Leagues doing? Yepez continues to rake and in 69 at-bats has hit two homers, pushed in 13 runs, and is the proud proprietor of a .377 BA/.429 OBP. He has even discovered time to swipe a base. The practice is leaving the station. All aboard!!
The Nearer Report
Jason Adam, RP, TBR (CBS: 22% rostered, ESPN: 14% rostered)
The Rays are doing what they do: promoting off the high-priced assist (not less than by their requirements) and slashing payroll. What’s a mere pittance for many groups is an extravagance for the Rays. Pete Fairbanks is on the books for $10.667 million over the following two seasons, so it’s fully doable he’s plying his commerce for a brand new group come August. Jason Adam has saved 16 video games for the Rays over the previous two seasons and is greater than able to getting the job completed, assuming, in fact, that he isn’t additionally breaking the financial institution. Word: Adam broke the financial institution and is now a Padre. Subsequent up, Colin Poche.
Lucas Erceg, RP, OAK (CBS: 7% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Mason Miller has discovered his strategy to the 15-day IL with a fractured pinkie on his non-throwing hand. How lengthy he can be sidelined is anybody’s finest guess. Within the interim, Lucas Erceg must be the early favourite to get save opps for the A’s, with Tyler Ferguson wanting over his shoulder.
Dylan Floro, RP, WAS (CBS: 2% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Kyle Finnegan is having a banner 12 months with 28 saves and a 2.47 ERA. The Gnats have already moved Hunter Harvey. Is Finnegan, who’s heading into his remaining 12 months of arbitration, subsequent? Within the occasion of a Finnegan commerce, Dylan Floro and his 32 profession saves is prone to be manning the ninth in Washington down the stretch.
Hunter Harvey, RP, KCR (CBS: 20% rostered, ESPN: 10% rostered)
James McArthur has had an up-and-down season. Friday night time was the down half as he bought torched for 5 runs in opposition to the DBacks in coughing up a save alternative and taking the loss. The Royals lately acquired Hunter Harvey, and if there was ever a time to offer him a shot within the ninth inning, now can be that point.
Ben Joyce, RP, LAA (CBS: 12% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
That 100+ mph heater was made for the ninth inning and with Carlos Estevez transferring on to the Phillies, one must imagine that Ben Joyce is first-in-line to shut out video games for the Angels.
Victor Vodnik, RP, COL (CBS: 5% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
In his final seven appearances, Vodnik has recorded three saves. He’s additionally holding down an ERA beneath 4, which is stellar for a Rockies pitcher. Anticipate extra alternatives to shut out video games over the following two months.
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