Bench Cole Ragans & Garrett Crochet? Figuring Out Bullpen Madness (4/20 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

The Fantasy Baseball Today podcast tackles the chaotic start to the 2026 season, focusing on struggling pitchers like Cole Ragans and Garrett Crochet, both of whom are showing signs of mechanical or physical issues despite strong past performances. The hosts debate whether to bench or drop these high-value picks, emphasizing the long season and the risk of overreacting to early struggles. They highlight Ryan Nelson’s erratic performance tied to his fastball usage, and discuss the growing bullpen chaos, with multiple closers on the IL due to oblique strains. Despite the turmoil, standout performances from Gavin Williams, Munataka Murakami, and several waiver wire pitchers like Noah Schultz and Bailey Ober offer hope. The episode also covers injury updates, rehab assignments, and strategic advice on streaming pitchers and managing depth in deeper leagues. The overarching message is patience and resilience amid early-season volatility.