Taj Bradley SP TAM
Bradley returned from pectoral pain May 10th and upon activation, he activated his top tier stuff vs the Yankees. 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB and 7 K will play. For those who held onto the phenom who struck out 129 over 105 IP in 2023, your reward his here.He offered a four-pitch mix maxing out at 99 MPH and made the Yankees look mostly lost. Lock and load with Taj for his next matchup vs. Red Sox. If he's available, consider dropping Detmers, Irvin, Paddack, Fedde, Ober or anyone in the middling category of SPs for Bradley. He is a priority add with sky-high ceiling. Consider buying "middle" before you're forced to buy high.
Erick Fedde SP CHW
Everything but the metrics says Fedde is just fine. Sporting a 3.00 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB through 45 innings over eight starts. He gets barreled up at 8% and only whiffs at 24%, all leading to a 38% hard hit rate the reeks of unsustainability. Fedde notched his 3rd win on Thursday, allowing six hits and striking out three batters over six scoreless. The wins are unlikely to prosper as he plays for the 2024 White Sox. Fedde's questionable track record begs fantasy managers to question how long he can keep pitching well. My guess? Sell NOW to anyone desperate enough for a SP with smoke and mirror numbers.
Chris Paddack SP MIN
Through his last 4 starts, Paddack looks like this: 23.1 IP/24 H/5 ER/3 BB/28 K/1.93 ERA/1.16 WHIP and 52% GB. He's certainly sharpening back to his pre-injury level and is enjoying the sweet Minnesotan water that leads to great control and 9Ks per 9. The metrics may not be in love with Paddack, but he does show great 4.8% BB rate backed by a decent 30% chase rate, creating a sustainable-looking K per IP pitched. Something unknown about the Twin Cities has equated to some strong SP work, but since we can't measure (don't cha ya know) intangibles but we are aware of his injury propensity, Paddack makes a good sell high candidate.
Luis Gil SP NYY
Man, in ANY other market, people would be talking nonstop about Luis Gil and his blood-red StatCast page bolstered by a miniscule .176 xBA...but alas, he's mired in obscurity pitching at some East Coast City called "New York." But don't let lack of brand visibility deter you from trying to trade someone like Feede, Paddack or Detmers for Gil. With a hard hit rate under 32%, an average fastball velo of 96.4 and a conventional ERA under 3.00, now is the time to buy the right-hander from little ol' NYC. BUY.
Cole Irvin SP BAL
Hello? Yes, this is 1986 calling. Yes? May I speak with John Tudor? Sorry, this is Cole Irvin...you must have mistaken me with another soft-tossing LHP with an ERA under 3.00 and way less Ks than IP. Oh, alright, well since I have you on the line, what would you say are your strengths? Oh, that's easy: my ballpark suppresses HRs and my team is good enough to get me some wins. Fair enough, but don't you have some measurable strengths of your own? Sure, I force a ton of ground balls at a 52% rate and I only walk 5% of hitters. Ok, so what you're saying is...your ballpark protects your deficiencies and you get by on good control, ground ball stuff and moxy? Yes indeed. Alright, thanks for your time Mr. Tudor, I mean Irvin. SELL.
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