Roto Riteup: May 24, 2017

David Ross finished second place on Dancing with the Stars apparently. There are lots of people congratulating him:

Congrats to @D_Ross3 on an epic @DancingABC run!

Thank you for representing the #Cubs and @MLB with such class! #TeamLadyAndTheGramp #DWTS pic.twitter.com/iL4GAXBLL5

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 24, 2017

However, here at the Roto Riteup, we prescribe to this mantra:

 

On the Agenda:

1. Various News and Notes

2. Streaming Pitcher Options

 

Various News and Notes

Trevor Story was activated from the DL on Tuesday. However, he did not play in the game. Jeff Hoffman was optioned to make room after having a great spot start the day prior. Hoffman is the next man up in the Rockies rotation and is a great streamer in spot starts on the road due to his great curve that plays better outside of Colorado.

Robinson Cano was activated from the DL on Tuesday. Cano was finally placed on the DL after qualifying for the “Jimmy Rollins Rule (Credit: Matthew Berry and Nate Ravitz of the #06010). This will likely mean less playing time to Taylor Motter, who still has not resumed following me on Twitter, unless Danny Valencia hits the DL for his continued wrist soreness.

Logan Forsythe returned from the DL on Tuesday and slotted right back into the top of the Dodgers lineup. Forsythe had a bit longer recovery than expected having had a few minor setbacks. As long as he can stay on the field, Forsythe should continue to have a fantastic, yet underrated fantasy season.

Dallas Keuchel is on track to return from the DL on Saturday, which is the first day he would be eligible. Keuchel has been fantastic this year and hopefully this is a just a blip.

Christian Yelich left Tuesday’s game with a hip injury. Yelich is considered day-to-day. He stated after the game that he hoped he’d only miss a couple of days.

Johnny Cueto stated on Tuesday that he is dealing with a blister on his index finger on his pitching hand in addition to the one he has been dealing with on his middle finger. This could account for his struggles this season. He plans to continue pitching through them in hope to develop calluses and prevent future recurrences.

Is it ironic that Joc Pederson got destroyed by Puig on his own bobblehead night?

As a Giants fan, I think it is. Pederson left the game with a strained neck and could potentially enter concussion protocol.

 

Streaming Pitcher Options

A pitcher for today: None

Nope. Just not going to do it. Sometimes you look at a slate and realize that you can’t use any of the lower tier options. I refuse to roll out Matt Garza or a Trevor Williams.

A pitcher for tomorrow: Mike Clevinger vs Cin

Clevinger was fantastic in his last start versus Houston on Saturday striking out eight in seven innings while only walk two batters. An improved swinging strike rate and improved control makes him interesting going forward.