Rankings Risers & Yankees Promote Spencer Jones! (5/8 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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In this episode of Fantasy Baseball Today, hosts Frank Stample, Scott White, and Chris Towers dive into the latest fantasy baseball news, rankings, and roster moves. The discussion kicks off with a 'fill-in-the-blank' rankings edition, focusing on pitchers to drop and potential sell-high candidates. Andrew Painter is strongly recommended for removal due to poor performance despite decent underlying metrics, while JT Ginn's strong start earns him a deep-league sleeper nod. The Yankees' promotion of massive power-hitting prospect Spencer Jones sparks debate—while his upside is tantalizing, his extreme 32% strikeout rate and unorthodox swing make him a high-risk, low-probability lottery ticket. The hosts also analyze injury updates, including Tarek Skubal’s questionable four-to-six-week return timeline, Cole Reagans’ elbow issues, and Matthew Boyd’s meniscus surgery. They highlight emerging performers like Brandon Lau, Shea Langaliers, and Alec Burleson, and assess streaming options for the upcoming weekend, praising a strong slate of pitchers including Logan Henderson and Reed Detmers. The episode concludes with a look at waiver wire gems and the evolving fantasy landscape in deeper leagues.
Drop Andrew Painter in all but the deepest leagues due to poor performance and lack of mechanical feel despite decent pitch metrics.
JT Ginn’s strong start with improved velocity and ground-ball tendencies makes him a deep-league sleeper worth monitoring.
Spencer Jones is a high-risk, high-reward lottery ticket—only add in deep leagues with low roster cost and high upside.
Tarek Skubal’s projected four-to-six-week return is highly unlikely based on historical data; expect a longer recovery.
Stream Logan Henderson against the Yankees and Reed Detmers in Toronto as top streaming options for the weekend.
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Welcome & Player of the Night: Andrew Painter & JT Ginn
“I think it's fine to move on in deep leagues. You might not have anybody good enough to move on to, but that would be the only scenario where I wouldn't be dropping Painter at this point.”
Ryan Jeffers: Hot Hand or Overachiever?
The hosts debate Ryan Jeffers' value, acknowledging his hot start but warning of regression due to overperformance and limited playing time. He’s recommended only in one-catcher leagues.
Tarek Skubal’s Surgery & Return Timeline
“I have not been able to find a single example that's anything close to this timetable. Four weeks sounds impossible.”
Spencer Jones: The Yankees’ Massive Prospect
“It's like the Mega Millions right here. Yeah. But if you don't have the ticket, you can't win the prize.”
Injury Updates & Roster Moves
The hosts review key injury news, including Cole Reagans’ elbow issues, Matthew Boyd’s surgery, and the Rockies’ lack of consistent playing time. They assess waiver wire options like Ben Brown and Addison Barger.
“If you can flip him for a top 40 or top 50 starting pitcher who has upside, I would be looking to do that.”
“I think it's fine to move on in deep leagues. You might not have anybody good enough to move on to, but that would be the only scenario where I wouldn't be dropping Painter at this point.”
“It's like the Mega Millions right here. Yeah. But if you don't have the ticket, you can't win the prize.”
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Andrew Painter
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Spencer Jones
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Ryan Jeffers
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JT Ginn
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Tarek Skubal
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Shota Imanaga
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Brandon Lau
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Shea Langaliers
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Alec Burleson
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Michael King
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