PPP 789 – Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitchers To Add And Drop – 5-12-26
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Nick Pollack delivers a high-velocity fantasy baseball breakdown for May 12, 2026, cutting through the noise with sharp, data-driven recommendations on starting pitchers to add, drop, and stream. He warns against overvaluing pitchers with poor command—like Alec Manoa and Brandon Sprout—while spotlighting hidden gems such as Drew Rasmussen, Peter Lambert, and Christian Scott, who are flying under the radar despite strong underlying metrics. Pollack makes a bold case for the Yankees embracing a six-man rotation to protect health, citing injury risks and workload management across key arms. He also reveals a limited-time 20% discount on PLPro, a new analytics dashboard set to launch in 2027, urging listeners to act fast before the promo expires. The episode is packed with actionable insights, contrarian picks, and a clear focus on sustainability over short-term results.
Drop Alec Manoa immediately—his 5 walks in 5 innings and 87.5 mph four-seamer signal a red flag despite the zero ER.
Add Peter Lambert for 12-team leagues: he’s deep into games, has 13 whiffs per start, and faces a favorable Texas Rangers matchup.
Stream Christian Scott despite a rough start—he’s been far better since, with a 7% roster rate and elite strikeout potential.
Avoid Brandon Sprout vs. Padres: his command issues and the Padres’ righty-friendly offense make this a high-risk start.
The Yankees should adopt a six-man rotation to protect pitchers like Cole, Rodon, and Schlittler from overuse and injury.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Opening Pitch: Manoa, Soroka, and the 5-Walk Warning
Nick opens with a strong warning against adding Alec Manoa after a 5-inning, 5-walk outing, then praises Michael Soroka’s command and effectiveness despite a high hard contact rate.
Cantillo’s Changeup Failure and Kirby’s Command Issues
Joey Cantillo’s 42% changeup strike rate and George Kirby’s inconsistent pitch location are dissected, with Nick emphasizing the danger of relying on ineffective secondary pitches.
Yankees’ Six-Man Rotation Strategy Explained
“I personally believe that having a six-man rotation is a wonderful thing for the Yankees because what they're trying to do is get to the playoffs with a healthy rotation.”
Rasmussen, McDonald, and the Value of High-Strikeout Pitchers
Drew Rasmussen’s elite strikeout rate and Trevor McDonald’s sinker-slider combo are highlighted as undervalued assets in deeper leagues.
Streaming Picks: Kolek, Scott, and the 7% Roster Surprise
“Christian Scott is my streaming pick at 7% roster, which is absurdly low. And it's just, yeah, he's not that guy. We know this.”
“personally believe that having a six -man rotation is a wonderful thing for the Yankees because what they're trying to do is get to the playoffs with a healthy rotation.”
“You get a full calendar year. You don't get it till the end of the season. You get it for 365 days.”
“Don't expect a lot from this one. We just hope that it is very encouraging that we start him thereafter.”
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Nick Pollack
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Michael Soroka
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Joey Cantillo
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George Kirby
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Ryan Weathers
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Peter Lambert
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Drew Rasmussen
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Alec Manoa
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Trevor McDonald
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Christian Scott
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