PPP 772 – Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop – 4-16-26

Nick Pollack delivers a sharp, data-driven breakdown of fantasy baseball starting pitchers to add and drop for April 16, 2026, emphasizing performance consistency, pitch efficiency, and matchup quality over hype. He champions under-the-radar performers like Spencer Arrighetti and Shota Minaga, praising their high whiff rates and dominant outings despite modest peripherals. Pollack warns against overvaluing pitchers with poor command or declining velocity—especially Randy Vasquez and Tyler Mallee—while advocating for 'buy-low' strategies on players like Jesus Lizardo and Kyle Braddish, whose recent struggles are attributed to volatility rather than skill decay. He stresses that short-term results don’t define long-term value, especially when velocity is trending up and matchups improve. The episode is a masterclass in separating noise from signal in fantasy pitching, with a strong focus on sustainable dominance over flash-in-the-pan performances.