Ryan Bergert, SP, SDP (CBS: rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
Three begins into his profession, and to date, so good, though the free passes are a bit regarding. He’ll face a severe check this week as he takes on the Dodgers’ offense. Let’s see what Wealthy Wilson has to say concerning the 25-year-old righty. “Ryan Bergert was the Padres’ sixth-round choose in 2021 and signed for barely over slot cash. He repeated Double-A in 2024, displaying higher general stuff with much-improved management. He has a three-pitch arsenal with a fastball that sits 92 to 94 MPH (T 95), a slider that appears extra like a sweeper, his major out pitch, and a change-up that wants plenty of work. Left-handed batters are hitting .320, so the pitch shouldn’t be doing its job.
He has improved his management to the purpose the place I consider he may very well be a back-of-the-rotation starter or a reliever on the highest stage.
Joe Boyle, SP, TBR (CBS: 15% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Because the starting of Might, Joe Boyle has made eight begins at Triple-A Durham, permitting a complete of 4 earned runs. On the season, he boasts a 1.37 ERA, .92 WHIP, and has struck out 73 batters over 59 innings pitched. We caught a one-start glimpse of Boyle again in April, and he actually carried out nicely. He’s prepared, however at the moment, the Rays are usually not. It’s solely a matter of time earlier than we see him pitching in Tampa Bay, and the value will likely be significantly extra inexpensive now in comparison with when he finally will get the decision.
Ben Casparius, SP/RP, LAD (CBS: 32% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered)
The Dodgers, looking for beginning pitching, have moved Ben Casparius from the bullpen to the beginning rotation. With eight starters (plus Ohtani) on the IL, it shouldn’t be a shock. In his first begin in opposition to the Padres, he allowed one earned run over 4 innings. A gradual buildup within the workload is so as, however for now, Casparius will likely be honing his abilities as a starter, one who ought to garner consideration and a few of that valuable FAAB.
Dillon Dingler, C, DET (CBS: 30% rostered, ESPN: 6% rostered)
Dingler is having a powerful sophomore season, smashing seven residence runs together with 29 RBI and a stable .277 batting common. He’s nonetheless putting out too typically and never drawing sufficient walks, however his energy potential ought to appeal to consideration in deeper leagues that make the most of two-catcher codecs.
Andrew McCutchen, OF, PIT (CBS: 6% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
At 38 years previous, Andrew McCutchen’s profession is winding down, however his seven residence runs, 26 RBI, 22 runs scored, and stable .263 batting common go away Paul Skenes in a state of bliss.
Jeff McNeil, 2B/OF, NYM (CBS: 34% rostered, ESPN: 18% rostered)
Over the previous seven days, McNeil has slugged three homers, pushed in 9 runs, and torn the quilt off the ball to the tune of a .391 BA. The veteran on a sizzling streak shouldn’t be neglected.
Jacob Misiorowski, SP, MIL (CBS: 68% rostered, ESPN: 36% rostered)
It’s time to spend large or go residence, and that debut begin the place Misiorowski pitched 5 no-hit innings earlier than being relieved is a powerful indicator of why. There is no such thing as a doubt concerning the stuff; it’s only a matter of how a lot of it finds its approach to the strike zone.
Christian Moore, 2B, LAA (CBS: 29% rostered, ESPN: 5% rostered)
The Angels are doing what they do, and Friday promoted final 12 months’s #8 choose, Christian Moore. Is he prepared? Who is aware of, however the Angels have assured us that we’ll quickly discover out.
Charlie Morton, SP/RP, BAL (CBS: 24% rostered, ESPN: 5% rostered)
Charlie Morton at the moment has a 6.05 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP. Why am I recommending him as a pickup? His ERA at first of Might was 9.76. In his final 4 begins (20 IP), he has allowed solely six earned runs and has three wins to indicate for these efforts. I scoffed final week when Wealthy talked about his identify. He who scoffs first may not be scoffing final; in Morton’s case, there may very well be somewhat bit left within the previous tank.
Max Muncy, 2B/SS/3B, ATH (CBS: 7% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Quietly, Muncy is having fun with a powerful June. The 22-year-old has hit 4 homers and 11 RBI in 37 at-bats, and extra importantly, he’s beginning to see common enjoying time. The batting common continues to be a piece in progress, however in deeper codecs, these energy numbers are intriguing.
Casey Schmitt, 1B/2B/SS, SFG (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Matt Chapman acquired excellent news on Friday relating to the strained ligaments in his hand which have sidelined him since June 10. He’s taking a look at a 2-to-3-week timeline earlier than returning. Within the meantime, Casey Schmitt will likely be holding down the fort at third base. With three homers and 11 RBI in his final 5 video games, he’s doing a commendable job.
Emmet Sheehan, SP, LAD (CBS: 12% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
The fifth spot within the Dodgers rotation eagerly awaits the conclusion of his present rehab task. The wait received’t be for much longer.
Dominic Smith, 1B, SFG (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
In his first 33 at-bats on the coast, Smith has slugged one homer, pushed in seven runs, and is hitting .364. We will’t name this a resurgence, so does this imply the now 30-year-old is on his approach to a breakout marketing campaign? Both manner, good for you, Dom Smith. I’m rooting to your success!
Jonah Tong, SP, NYM (CBS: 10% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Jonah Tong is having fun with top-of-the-line seasons of 2025 within the Minors. In 54 1/3 innings pitched, he has allowed 27 hits and 29 walks, posted an ERA of two.15, and has a Ok/BB ratio of 91/29. A promotion to Triple-A is probably going on the horizon, and with that transfer, he may very well be eyeing a second-half promotion to the Mets’ beginning 5. An early, low-ball sort bid must be thought-about presently.
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Bryan Baker, RP, BAL (CBS: 6% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Because the starting of June, Baker has collected two saves, 4 holds, and ten strikeouts over seven outings wherein he has allowed just one earned run. Felix Bautista shouldn’t be liable to shedding his place because the O’s nearer, however it appears they’ve recognized a dependable choice to deal with the eighth inning.
Calvin Faucher, RP, MIA (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
Simply after I’d written off the Marlins and their mediocre bullpen, Calvin Faucher has earned saves in 5 of his previous eight appearances, together with three consecutive this week. He has additionally not allowed a single earned run throughout this span. It’s time to check out Faucher. Take no matter you possibly can whereas the getting is nice.
Andre Granillo, RP, STL (CBS/ESPN: not rostered)
Andre Granillo is much from a family identify, however in Keeper/Dynasty Leagues, he’s worthy of our consideration. His stable historical past of working late innings within the minors, mixed with a formidable strikeout fee and the truth that Ryan Helsley is coming into free company, makes the 25-year-old Granillo a worthwhile speculative stash on minor league rosters.
Shelby Miller, RP, ARZ (CBS: 37% rostered, ESPN: 10% rostered)
Justin Martinez missed time earlier this 12 months attributable to forearm points, lately returned from the IL, however these forearm issues have resurfaced, leading to one other journey to the IL. Shelby Miller held down the fort throughout Martinez’s first absence, and it looks as if the ninth-inning job has his identify written throughout it. It would take a reasonably hefty bid to safe Miller this week, however with Martinez set to overlook an prolonged interval, it may show to be a really worthwhile funding.
Grant Taylor, SP, CWS (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
The White Sox referred to as up 23-year-old Taylor this week, and he’ll work the rest of the 2025 season from the bullpen. The excessive strikeout charges are plain, as are the management points. Nonetheless, with the White Sox struggling to search out options up to now for the eighth and ninth-inning roles, a chance exists the place saves and holds may very well be on the horizon.
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