Ranking Waiver Wire Pitchers, Alvarado Suspended 80 Games & More! (5/19 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

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May 19, 2025

Mick Abel shines in his major league debut, tossing six shutout innings. Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension shakes up the Phillies' bullpen dynamics. Emerging waiver wire pitchers like Logan Henderson and A.J. Smith-Shauver catch attention for fantasy rosters. The hosts analyze the unpredictability of pitching at Coors Field and debate the fates of struggling pitchers like Cade Povich and Clayton Kershaw. As May heats up, some hitters are coming alive, prompting fresh roster considerations.

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ADVICE

Best Streamers This Week

Prioritize streaming Drew Rasmussen for best results this week.
Clark Schmidt follows, with Severino and Roop as high-risk gambles due to poor underlying skills.

ADVICE

Pitchers to Drop Now

Drop pitchers Taj Bradley, Lucas Giolito, and Shane Baz due to poor recent performance.
Sandy Alcantara can be stashed cautiously but isn't worth starting currently.

INSIGHT

Hot Hitters Heating Up

Cody Bellinger and Rafael Devers are hitting career-best numbers in May.
Jackson Holiday and Dansby Swanson provide consistent offense with improving plate discipline and running.

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