Roto Riteup: August 27, 2024

History made!

June 26th: Danny Jansen catches for the Blue Jays vs the Red Sox. The game was suspended by rain.

The game resumed today with Danny Jansen catching for the Red Sox vs the Blue Jays.

The first player in MLB History to play for both teams in the same game pic.twitter.com/zS9CQxZGtK

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 26, 2024

 

On the Agenda: 

1. Closer Chaos
2. Quick Hits
3. Various News and Notes
4. Streaming Pitchers

 

Closer Chaos

Tyler Kinley threw a perfect inning, striking out two on Monday to register the save against the Mets on Monday. With Victor Vodnik hitting the IL, Kinley appears to be the leading candidate for saves in Colorado. There may not be a ton of opportunities because the Rockies aren’t very good, but if you are saves needy, he is widely available. 

 

Quick Hits

Joey Bart was placed on the IL with a hamstring strain. There is no timetable for his return. Henry Davis was called up to the Majors to take his spot on the roster. 

Cole Ragans left his start on Monday with leg cramps. 

Cole Ragans exits today's game alongside trainer Kyle Turner in the fifth inning. #Royals pic.twitter.com/qlt3CJM0dy

— Bally Sports Kansas City (@BallySportsKC) August 26, 2024

This doesn’t sound too serious. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

Xavier Edwards was placed on the IL with a back strain. The hope is he will be able to return after a minimum stay.

Ryan Mountcastle was placed on the IL with a wrist injury. The hope had been he could avoid the IL, but the Orioles needed the roster spot. The move is retroactive to August 23rd and the hope is he will be able to return after a minimum stay.

Various News and Notes
Pete Crow Armstrong went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases in the victory over the Pirates.

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s speed is DANGEROUS ⚡️

He gets walked and easily steals 2nd and 3rd pic.twitter.com/aPWqR2KIY3

— Six Point Sports (@SixPointSports) August 27, 2024

PCA has been really good in the month of August, hitting .305 with four home runs and six stolen bases. He has improved his contact numbers in the process which is really intriguing because he has long struggled with consistent contact. If he can keep up this improvement, he would have a lot of value in fantasy because of his league average power and blazing speed. Even if he has struggles, his amazing defense could give him a regular role.

Parker Meadows went 1-for-5 with a home run in the victory over the White Sox on Monday.

Here's a closer look at the final pitch of the day from Robbie Ray … he appears to grab his left hamstring on the follow-through of his delivery. pic.twitter.com/J2BVslI7TK

— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) August 25, 2024

Meadows has been really good since being recalled, hitting .333 with two home runs and five stolen bases for the Tigers. He is striking out less than 20% of the time and leading off for the Tigers which is intriguing in spite of being on the strong side of a platoon. He is definitely looking more like the guy that was a sleeper heading into the season.

 

Streaming Pitchers (Under 50% in CBS)

Pitcher for Today: Simeon Woods Richardson vs ATL

Woods Richardson has pitched really well lately and is facing a Braves lineup that has underperformed.  

High Risk Options: Andrew Heaney at CHW, Cooper Criswell vs TOR, Kenta Maeda vsLAA, Yariel Rodriguez at BOS. 

 

Pitcher for Tomorrow: None

Some really intriguing high risk options, but none I feel great about. 

High Risk Options: Max Meyer at COL, Osvaldo Bido at CIN, David Festa vs ATL, Griffin Canning at DET, Andre Pallante vs SD, Dane Dunning at CHW, Kyle Hendricks at PIT, 

For those of you that would like to see how these picks play out, I have a doc I put together to track the stats from my recommended pitchers. It does not include the “High Risk Options.”