Roto Riteup: June 18, 2025

Still got it!

On the Agenda: 

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

 

Quick Hits

Bowden Francis was placed on the IL with a shoulder injury. There is no timetable for his return. 

Tylor Megill was placed on the IL with an elbow strain. He is expected to miss at least 4-5 weeks, but these types of injuries tend to lead to Tommy John surgery. 

Graham Ashcraft was placed on the IL with a groin strain. There is no timetable for his return. 

Seth Brown was placed on the IL with an elbow injury. There is no timetable for his return. Gio Urshela was activated from the IL to take his spot on the roster. 

Bryan Reynolds left Tuesday’s game due to his wife going into labor. He will likely miss the next few games on paternity leave. 

Jonatan Clase left Tuesday’s game after being hit by a pitch. 

He was diagnosed with a knee contusion. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Myles Straw left Tuesday’s game after running into the outfield wall.

Straw was diagnosed with an ankle sprain. Consider him day-to-day for now, but this might send him to the IL.

Ryan Jeffers left Tuesday’s game with an arm injury.

X-rays were negative following the game. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

Jerar Encarncion was placed on the IL with an oblique strain. Typically these injuries take 4-to-6 weeks to recover from. The Giants recalled Daniel Johnson to take his spot on the roster.

Thairo Estrada left Tuesday’s game with a hand injury.

He was initially able to stay in the game, but was forced out because his hand was swollen. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

 

Various News and Notes
Michael Toglia went 3-for-5 with two home runs in the victory over the Nationals on Tuesday.

Toglia just got recalled from AAA where he was hitting well, but still striking out at a 29% clip. He needs to keep the strikeouts in check if he wants to be able to unlock the power that is apparent in his bat.

Cam Smith went 4-for-5 with two home runs in the victory over the A’s on Tuesday.

Smith was a part of the Astros barrage of homers in Sacramento. He has struggled this season, but the talent is still apparent at moments. He is making more contact in June so this is a good sign things may be coming together.

 

Streaming Pitchers (Under 50% in CBS)
Pitcher for Today: Mitchell Parker vs COL
A lot of interesting risky options, but Parker has the best matchup.

Other Options: Andrew Heaney at DET, Eduardo Rodriguez at TOR, Patrick Corin vs KC, Stephen Kolek at LAD, Paul Blackburn at ATL.

Pitcher for Tomorrow: Charlie Morton at TB
Morton has been great as of late, but this is risky in Tampa.

Other Options: Edward Cabrera vs PHI, Chris Paddack at CIN, Adrian Houser vs STL, Ryne Nelson at TOr, Colton Gordon at ATH, Ryan Berget at LAD, Trevor Williams at COL.

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 “Other Options.”