Roto Riteup: September 26, 2015

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September 26, 2015

Today’s Roto Riteup comes on the second-to-last Saturday of the regular season.

On today’s agenda:
1. Various news and notes
2. Streaming Pitcher Options

Various news and notes

Carlos Martinez couldn’t even make it through 10 pitches last night before having to exit the game due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder, which I’m sure is totally normal and healthy and not at all a sign of impending doom. Martinez is a key piece of the Cards’ playoff rotation, so if he gets hurt, it may be a sign that the devil’s magic is losing its potency.

The Diamondbacks are going to give Zack Godley another go around in the rotation, as he will step in Sunday to start in the place of Jhoulys Chacin. Godley’s been serviceable as a big league pitcher this year, working predominantly with his trio of fastballs. An arsenal like that could bode well for a back of the rotation starter, but not really one who is fantasy relevant.

If you own Jose Iglesias, it’s officially time to drop him, as the Tigers aren’t expecting him to take the field again this year. Iglesias has proven he does have some skill with the bat, hitting .287 over 919 career plate appearances. He doesn’t steal many bases, and his place in the batting order prohibits him from scoring runs, so fantasy owners would be wise to avoid his entirely empty batting average.

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After missing his scheduled start on Wednesday, Zack Greinke is now on pace to start Monday against the division-rival Giants, which will mean a lovely two-start week for those in Head-to-Head playoffs. Greinke was scratched due to a calf issue.

Streaming Pitcher Options
If you enjoy streaming pitchers or play DFS, tune into the Roto Riteup for recommendations each and every day.

A pitcher for tomorrow: Barry Zito vs SFG (Tim Hudson)
Long may they reign.

A pitcher for tomorrow: Henry Owens vs BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez)
If you can pick up Luis Severino for a reasonable cost, he’s the superior play, but Owens may be a slightly better value.





 

Zach is the creator and co-author of RotoGraphs' Roto Riteup series, and RotoGraphs' second-longest tenured writer. You can follow him on twitter.

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