Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball Fantasy Baseball Cram Session
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Mar 20, 2026 A rapid cram on draft strategy, from handling injured aces and reliever valuation to tier drop-offs across every position. They debate rookie upside and late-round stashes, spotlight shortstop depth and a sharp third-base cliff. Practical roster construction tips for outfields, second base, catchers, and when to avoid popular hitters.
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Wait On Injured Aces When Drafting
- Avoid drafting injured pitchers early unless your league gives IL flexibility because you'll lose roster value while they recover.
- Eno recommends rostering guys like Zach Wheeler later (below ADP) and using IL spots in leagues that provide them to stash upside safely.
Punt Saves Or Average In H2H
- In H2H you can exploit category punting (like saves or average) to gain an edge, while in Roto you should balance across categories.
- Derek says head-to-head punting of average and saves is his favorite route to leverage roster construction.
Target Cheap High Upside Closers Late
- Be cautious paying early for elite closers due to role and health volatility; target high-upside, lower-cost relievers later.
- Eno highlights Ryan Helsley and Daniel Palencia as cheap elite upside options versus pricey early closers.