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Are Kyle Harrison and Mike Soroka Legitimate Breakouts? | Must-Have Waiver Wire Pitchers for Your Roster (Ep. 1197)

Apr 2, 2026
They debate whether young arms like Kyle Harrison and Michael Soroka are true breakouts with long-term rotation upside. They spotlight several waiver-wire pitchers to add now, including swing-and-miss relievers and closer candidates. They also discuss pitch mix changes, strikeout surges, and which starters can provide reliable innings for fantasy rosters.
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INSIGHT

Kyle Harrison Has Legitimate Strikeout Upside

  • Kyle Harrison showed elite swing-and-miss potential with a 42% fastball whiff rate and 18% overall swing-strike in his outing.
  • Joe Orrico noted his 112 stuff-plus (116 on the fastball) and projected him as a 30-start, double-digit win rotation piece.
INSIGHT

Emerson Hancock's Sweeper Is A Game Changer

  • Emerson Hancock unlocked a high-whiff sweeper, jumping from 3% to ~26% usage and producing a ~43% whiff rate.
  • Chris Welsh highlighted a six-inning, nine-strikeout outing and the fastball/sweeper/sinker mix possibly elevating his role.
ADVICE

Grab Emerging Closers Immediately

  • Prioritize grabbing closers early to secure saves, especially when roles flip after injuries or poor performance.
  • Joe Orrico recommended picking up Lucas Ursaitis (Ursaig) as the most talented arm locked into the role over Estevez.
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