Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball Are You Ready For ABS Now? Sleeper Starting Pitchers & Spring Injury News
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Mar 16, 2026 Niv Shah, founder of Ottoneu and fantasy platform expert, joins to break down sleeper starting pitchers, spring injury updates, and which players are heating up on auction platforms. Multiple short takes cover Cody Ponce’s KBO translation, Harry Ford’s upside as a cheap catcher, relievers getting draft love, and intriguing matchups at Nationals Park.
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Draft Max Meyer As A High-Upside Late Pick
- Target Max Meyer in drafts as a late-round sleeper because his spring health and revamped arsenal made him look like a rotation fixture for the Marlins.
- Eno points to a 14-K April game, a 95 mph sinker, 90-slider and improved location after a hip surgery.
Take Kyle Harrison Late For Rotation Upside
- Buy into Kyle Harrison in the 250s ADP range because a new, effective kick-change and job security after Quinn Priester's injury increase his upside.
- Eno notes the kick change adds five inches of drop and more velocity, creating a three-pitch mix with above-average four-seam.
Severino's Stuff Tick Could Offset Hitter Park Risk
- Luis Severino's WBC outings showed a velocity and sweeper tick that could make him more usable despite Oakland's hitter-friendly home park.
- Eno notes his sweeper is harder (up to ~87) with slightly less movement, which can make the pitch more effective.