Roto Riteup: September 6, 2024
How do we feel about Paw Patrol?
Aaron Judge since he went on paw patrol
.159/.284/.245 (.529 OPS) 42.1 K% pic.twitter.com/4CM4w0yg4h— . (@HalToHell) September 5, 2024
On the Agenda:
- Closer Chaos
- Quick Hits
- Various News and Notes
- Streaming Pitchers
Closer Chaos
Aroldis Chapman threw two-thirds of an inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out one to register the save for the Pirates on Thursday.
Aroldis Chapman putting the WHIFF in whiff pic.twitter.com/668PsNj7pw
— Platinum Ke’Bryan (@PlatinumKey13) September 6, 2024
With David Bednar losing the closer job, Chapman appears to be the main reliever to get saves moving forward. Chapman isn’t the pitcher he was in his prime, but he should have a lot of value for saves down the stretch.
Quick Hits
Max Kepler was placed on the IL with a knee injury. There is no timetable for his return but this makes him droppable in all formats. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was recalled to take his spot on the roster.
Various News and Notes
Rhett Lowder threw 6.1 scoreless innings versus the Astros on Thursday, allowing four hits and four walks while striking out three in the no-decision.
Rhett Lowder, Nasty 87mph Changeup. 👌 pic.twitter.com/fn8JXU2POA
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 5, 2024
Lowder pitched well, getting a 30% CSW on his fastball, but he has struggled with his control in his first two Major League starts, walking 8 in 10.1 innings. He has shown better control in the minors, so hopefully this is nerves and not a sign of things to come because his stuff is pretty good.
Edouard Julien went 1-for-4 with a home run in the victory over the Rays on Thursday.
Edouard Julien's first homer for the #MNTwins since April 25, a span of 57 games and 165 plate appearances.
Prior to that homer-less stretch, Julien totaled 23 homers in his first 133 games for the Twins.pic.twitter.com/r3U02fRWoJ
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) September 5, 2024
Julien has had a disappointing sophomore season, but there is a great approach and power in the bat if he can make more consistent contact. He will be someone to watch down the stretch and in spring training to see if he can make some changes.
Streaming Pitchers (Under 50% in CBS)
Pitcher for Today: DJ Herz at PIT
Herz has pitched well lately and gets a bad Pirates team in a good park
High Risk Options: Frankie Montas vs COL, Dean Kremer vs TB, Zebby Matthews at KC, Luis Ortiz vs WAS, Matthew Boyd at LAD, Edward Cabrera vs PHI, Mitch Spence vs DET, Landon Knack vs CLE.
Pitcher for Tomorrow: Mitchell Parker at PIT
Parker has gotten back on track and has a nice matchup.
High Risk Options: Jack Leiter vs LAA, Alex Cobb at LAD, Alec Marsh vs MIN, Bant Hurter at OAK, Cooper Criswell vs CHW.
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.