Fantasy Baseball Today Ranking Bullpen Additions & Andrew Vaughn Replacements! (3/30 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Mar 30, 2026
They discuss a closer change after an injury and how new relievers stack up in late-game roles. They debate replacements for a player with a hamate bone injury and who to add temporarily. A breakout pitching start sparks talk about stash-worthy arms. One young hitter’s playing time, speed, and power ceiling are highlighted as a must-consider add.
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Lucas Ersig Emerges As Royals' Closer Option
- Lucas Ersig is the Royals' likely closer option after Carlos Estevez lost velocity and a high-leverage role.
- Chris Towers notes Estevez's fastball was ~5 MPH down and the Royals already said they'd avoid high-leverage use, opening a leash for Ersig.
Vaughn Injury Opens First Base Opportunities
- Andrew Vaughn's hamate injury creates a short-term vacancy and likely a Jake Bowers/Gary Sanchez platoon at first base.
- Chris Towers ranks Jake Berger, Nolan Chanuel, and Ryan O'Hearn as first-base replacement options, noting Berger's power upside and Chanuel's improved bat speed.
Use Jake Berger For Power Need Only
- Prioritize Jake Berger as a replacement if you need power despite his riskiness from streakiness and low walk rate.
- Chris Towers warns Berger provides value mostly via homers and will be cold and unproductive outside power spikes.