Roto Riteup: June 18, 2019

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June 18, 2019

How I celebrate after the completion of the Roto Riteup:

 

On the Agenda:

1. The Sleeper and the Bust DFS contest
2. Various News and Notes
3. Quick Hits
4. Streaming Pitching Options

 

The Sleeper and the Bust DFS contest
Every week The Sleeper and the Bust podcast puts together a DFS contest on DraftKings. The winner gets a shoutout on the podcast as well as the Roto Riteup and my and Paul’s hard earned cash. Click the link to join:
https://www.draftkings.com/draft/contest/73647580

 

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Various News and Notes
Pablo Sandoval was forced out of Monday’s game with a hand injury on this play:

Sandoval was the next hitter up in the inning, so he didn’t have much time to shake off the injury. He needed stitches after the game, but appears to have avoided serious injury. Sandoval is having a bounceback season and could be a popular trade piece considering how cheap he will be in salary and trade return.

Mike Clevinger returned from the IL and started versus the Rangers. He went 4.2 innings, allowing five runs in the outing while striking out seven. Clevinger started strong in the outing, but faded as he went deeper into the game. He definitely had some rust, but he flashed the talent that we all saw in the beginning of the season and should be activated in all formats.

 

 

Manny Machado has been suspended by Major League Baseball for this altercation with an umpire.

Machado is appealing the decision and will play until a ruling from Major League Baseball.

Hunter Pence was placed on the 10-Day IL with a hamstring injury. Pence injured himself while playing the field and making an awkward play. There is no current timetable for his return. Willie Calhoun has been activated from the IL to take his place on the roster.

John Mozalak stated that the Cardinals “should give real thought to” moving Carlos Martinez back into the rotation. The Cardinals reportedly gave him and extra inning of relief as the start of stretching him back out for the rotation. Martinez is a good stash in leagues he is available.

 

Quick Hits
Craig Mish of FNTSY reported that Caleb Smith could return to the rotation this week for the Marlins. Smith has been on the IL with a hip injury, but is apparently ready to return.

Teoscar Hernandez left Monday’s game with an ankle injury. X-rays came back negative following the game. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

Dallas Keuchel is expected to make his season debut on Friday.

Justin Upton was activated from the 10-Day IL. Upton had been sidelined with a toe injury.

Logan Allen will make his Major League debut on Tuesday. Allen is a top 100 prospect for the Padres, but not a big fantasy prospect as he has a limited ceiling. He has a tough first matchup with the Brewers.

 

Streaming Pitching Options (Less than 50% owned)
Pitcher for Today: None
Some interesting high risk matchups, but no one I am very confident about.

High Risk Options: Jordan Yamamoto at STL, Shaun Anderson at LAD, Antonio Senzatella at ARI, Mitch Keller vs DET.

Pitcher for Tomorrow: None
Not many great options in a smaller slate.

High Risk Options: Trevor Richards at STL.





 

Justin is the co-host on The Sleeper and The Bust Podcast and writes for Rotographs covering the Roto Riteup as well as other periodic articles. In addition to his work at Rotographs, Justin is the lead fantasy writer/analyst and co-owner for FriendswithFantasyBenefits.com, and the owner of The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational. He is also a certified addiction treatment counselor. Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinMasonFWFB.

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fivehead
6 years ago

Sandoval is 1% owned.

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carterMember since 2020
6 years ago
Reply to  fivehead

He has been pretty good

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