FantasyPros - Fantasy Baseball Podcast The Ultimate Starting Pitcher Guide Part 2 with Nick Pollack: Rankings, Sleepers, Busts, and Must-Haves (Ep. 1162)
Feb 26, 2026
Nick Pollack, Pitcher List writer and pitching analyst, breaks down starting pitchers 45–100 with quick takes on rankings, sleepers, busts, and draft strategy. He compares arms like Horton and Cabrera, debates injury-risk upside vs. veterans, and highlights late-round flyers and must-have targets. Expect sharp tiered evaluations and roster-building advice in short, punchy segments.
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Horton Versus Cabrera Tradeoffs Explained
- Cade Horton and Edward Cabrera offer contrasting profiles: Horton relies on pitch manipulation and strong home park splits, Cabrera reduced walks and sustained K-rate.
- Pollock leans Horton for better swing-strike on his sweeper/change and Cubs' home suppression; Welsh prefers Cabrera for safer strikeout floor and cost.
Buy Shane Baz As A Late Value Target
- Draft Shane Baz as undervalued if you like upside; Baltimore's environment and his pitch mix (curve, slider) can unlock better results than minor-league numbers suggested.
- Welsh highlights increased velo and a curve with ~30% whiff rate as reasons to target him late.
Take McClanahan Late In 12 Team Leagues
- In 12-team leagues, treat injured-high-upside arms like Shane McClanahan as low-risk, high-reward late picks because you're likely to know early whether they're ready.
- Pollock: the binary outcome (hurt or healthy) makes him a steal at ADP since waivers can replace failed flyers midseason.