Roto Riteup: September 24, 2021

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September 24, 2021

I have so many questions:

On the Agenda: 

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

 

Closer Chaos

J.B. Wendelken threw a perfect ninth inning against the Braves to register the save on Thursday. Tyler Clippard was likely just unavailable after pitching the day before, but Wendelken not only appears to be the next man up, but he may be the favorite for saves heading into 2022 with Clippard and much of the “proven” guy in the Arizona bullpen free agents after this season. 

 

Quick Hits

Darin Ruf 러프 was placed on the 10-Day IL with an oblique strain. This likely ends his season. 

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left Thursday’s game with a hand injury after being stepped on in the outfield by Randal Grichuk.

X-rays were negative after the game, but he did require stitches in his middle finger. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Max Kepler left Thursday’s game with a non-COVID-19 related illness. Consider him day-to-day for now.

 

Various News and Notes

Chris Bassitt returned from the IL and threw three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and a walk while striking out four.

Bassitt is returning from a fractured jaw and cheekbone and looked pretty good in spite of working with a little bit of reduced velocity. Bassitt didn’t do a rehab assignment so he is still working his way back, but he should be more stretched out for his next start and should be picked up in any leagues he was dropped in.

Michael Kopech threw two scoreless innings, striking out four without allowing a base runner.

Kopech was fantastic in the outing and there is talk the White Sox will continue to stretch him out over his last few appearances this season. He is a huge post hype sleeper heading into 2022.

 

Streaming Pitchers (Under 50% in CBS)

Pitcher for Today: Jose Suarez vs SEA

Suarez has been great recently and has a decent matchup versus the Mariners. 

High Risk Options: J.A. Happ at CHC, Paolo Espino at CIN

 

Pitcher for Tomorrow: Eric Lauer vs NYM

I don’t even understand how Lauer is still under 50% rostered at this point. 

High Risk Options: Tyler Anderson at LAA, John Lester at CHC, Eli Morgan vs CHW, Adrian Sampson 샘슨 vs STL. 

 

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 the recommended pitchers. It does not include the “High Risk Options.”





 

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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TheBabboMember since 2019
4 years ago

Lauer goes today for the Brewers (Burnes on Saturday).

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