Roto Riteup: May 28, 2019

Are we allowed to just give Cody Bellinger the MVP right now?

Maybe just don't run on Cody. pic.twitter.com/G4qoAvV5HF

— MLB (@MLB) May 28, 2019

 

On the Agenda:
1. The Sleeper and the Bust DFS Contest!
2. Various News and Notes
3. Streaming Pitching Options

 

The Sleeper and the Bust DFS Contest!
Every week we run a DFS contest for the Sleeper and the Bust podcast. The winner will get a shoutout here and on the podcast as well as my hard earned cash. Click this link to join! https://www.draftkings.com/draft/contest/73070449

 

Various News and Notes
Mallex Smith went 2-four-3 and stole four bases on Monday. Smith had struggled mightily since being recalled from AAA, so this was a nice performance to help keep him up and in the lineup. He is hitting only .176 on the season, but he tend to walk enough to offset some of that batting average. Hopefully this is the beginning of a hot streak for the 26-year-old.

Jose LeClerc was removed from Monday’s game with cramping in his lower leg. There was some concern this was more serious after it had been reported he was dealing with shoulder soreness recently, but it appears to be more about dehydration than anything else.

Mitch Keller made his Major League debut and was hit around for six runs on seven hits and two walks in just four innings versus the Reds. He did record seven strikeouts in the game, which speaks to the upside, but he struggled in this start. Keller is a former top prospect that lost some of his hype due to injuries and underperformance. He has another start this week, but now that he is here, he will need to perform somewhat to stay up.

Luke Weaver was placed on the 10-Day IL with a strained forearm. This is always a concerning injury because it can be a precursor to Tommy John Surgery. However, manager Torey Lovullo stated on Monday that the while he is getting a second opinion, the team is hopeful that the injury will not require surgery. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Jon Gray was removed from his start on Monday with a finger issue. The issue is being characterized as a “hotspot” which would indicate the formation of a blister. Consider him day to day at this time.

Aaron Sanchez left his start on Sunday with a fingernail issue. This is the third time this season he has had to leave a start because of an issue related to his fingernail. However, Sanchez said after the game that this is not a big issue and the least impactful of all the finger issues he has had this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

 

Streaming Pitching Options (Less than 50% owned)
Pitcher for Today: Jeff Samardzija at MIA
This starts a great two-step for Shark versus the Marlins and the Orioles.

High Risk Options: Trevor Richards vs SF, Nick Pivetta vs STL

Pitcher for Tomorrow: Pablo Lopez vs SF
There are few better matchups for a pitcher than the Giants pon the road.

High Risk Options: Reynaldo Lopez vs KC, Anthony Desclafani vs PIT