Fantasy Baseball Today Orioles Promote Top Prospects, Young Pitchers With Upside & More! (8/18 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Aug 18, 2025
Junior Caminero's amazing 35 homers take center stage! The Baltimore Orioles make waves with the promotion of top prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers. Nolan McLean impresses in his debut, while Hurston Waldrep tweaks his pitch-mix for better results. Injuries shake up the scene, with Zack Wheeler hitting the IL, and the hosts highlight standout performances from young pitchers. Plus, there’s debate on whether Dean Kremer deserves more respect and strategic fantasy advice on which pitchers to start or sit!
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McLean's Secondary Stuff Makes Him Must-Add
- Nolan McLean debuted with plus swing-and-miss secondary pitches and big horizontal sweep movement.
- He profiles as a near-must-add given strikeout upside despite some command and innings concerns.
Add Waldrep For Short-Term Starting Value
- Prioritize Hurston Waldrep as a waiver add for immediate starts because his splitter plus new sinker work well.
- Prefer him week-to-week over risky veteran streamers when matchups are favorable.
Cavalli Has Electric Stuff, Command Is Key Risk
- Cade Cavalli shows high-end velocity and plus breaking stuff but remains inconsistent due to command issues.
- His upside is tantalizing but his AAA track record keeps him behind safer young waiver adds.