Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome. I had some tech issues setting up the chat. Hopefully all are resolved.

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Jeff Zimmerman: Here are the winning bids in the two Tout Wars mixed leagues.

Erick: Have a draft this weekend and have the 4th pick. After a couple of weeks in the books, who do you think should be the top 4 selected and in what order.? Ty

Jeff Zimmerman: Same four with Judge #3

Bog: Would you drop Eflin or Gavin Williams for Ober?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d drop either one

Wesneski: How much out of a $100 budget are you spending onHayden Wesneski in AL-Only, very deep league and starters dry up quick.

Jeff Zimmerman: 5% to 10%

Adenolith: A league mate just dropped Yanier Diaz but we’re an 8-teamer and I have Willson Contreras. Worth adding regardless? My Util spots are using  a combo of Tork, Vientos, and Scott II.

Jeff Zimmerman: Drop Willson for Diaz with just 8 teams.

Elizabeth: In a deep AL only roto league, how would you rank the following this week for MI: B. Rocchio, B. Rodgers, K. Paris?

Jeff Zimmerman: Rodgers, Rocchio, Paris

Richie Palacios: Am I going to ruin the fun for anyone who picks up Misner and/or Mangum?

Jeff Zimmerman: Someone will, the Rays will never do the same thing

Cris: Hello. Would you start Degrom, Lugo, or Eflin with 2 starts next week? Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes on all three, don’t play scared

Jake Mangum believer: are you a Jake believer? Why is he a rookie at 28yo? Is he worth anything for this year or for future?

Jeff Zimmerman: No beyond he has a job right now.

Why not Zoidberg?: Is R. Ray just a streamer in shallow leagues? Looking to add Megill’s two starts but not sure who the drop out to be. Other options to drop include Crews and Kahnle.

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d drop Kahnle if the league is that shallow

Baseball season: Where would maikel Garcia rank on your list… 12t league

Jeff Zimmerman: Near the top especially since he’s working his way into the outfield rotation

Frank: Are you cutting Robles tonight?

Jeff Zimmerman: I might wait a week to get the full news in 15-team or deeper.

Vader: Hi Jeff…in a 12 team H2H keep 5 for one season league, I’m concerned Veen might be up before the end of the month and if I don’t jump on him now I won’t get him. I’m just looking for keeper prospects, and between Veen, Tork and Goodman, I’m assuming you’d list them in reverse order for me?

Jeff Zimmerman: None of those will be keepers and I’m not sure Veen will be good enough to be rostered in a 12 teamer

Sam: Who will Strider replace in ATL rotation?  Smith-Shawver?  Holmes?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, I’m guessing Holmes

Stanley Streamer: Ben Casparius, Brendon Little, or Joel Payamps for Calvin Faucher? Saves and Holds leagues, 12 team points

Jeff Zimmerman: Besides Payamps, that is a load of garbage. There has to be better options.

Vader: Thanks for all the advice Jeff…after watching the Jack Leiter highlights, I’m excited to pounce before he comes off the IL for the blister. In a 12 team H2H league, Hicks and Meyer are also available. How would you prioritize these 3?

Jeff Zimmerman: Hicks, Meyer, Leiter

Patrick: In 12 team NFBC, I drafted Iglesias, Bednar and Martin so I’m pretty nervous about saves. I picked up Treinen and Alvarado last week. Should I go after Kahnle or Santana this week? Who should I hold onto or drop this week? Would prefer not to have too many RPs clogging up my bench. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d try to upgrade Treinen to Kahnle or Santana

Guest: Hi Jeff Kyren Pariss what are you thoughts? I read something about some kind of adjustment also for five purposes what are you thinking percentage wise? Thanks for the help.

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure about changes but he will have starting job for another week or so. Just remember the .545 won’t continue.

Jjjeffreyyy: Deep AL-only, standard roto with 2cs Dingler worth a pickup to replace D’Arnaud (who seemingly is only going to play 1x/week) as 2C? Any other super deep Cs worth looking at?

Jeff Zimmerman: Nothing in the AL, I would move over to Dingler

Redbull44: Any saves + holds league how do you feel about Reid Garrett? Thank you

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s fine. I’d monitor usage and his upcoming schedule

Aaron: Hi Jeff is it realistic to think K Campbell could be a 20/20 guy this season? Or is that being a little too optimistic?

Jeff Zimmerman: A little on the high side but I could see it happen

Dave in slc: In al only how do you rank dezenzo, McCormick, Margot and Muncy (oak)?

Jeff Zimmerman: Muncy and randomly pick one

Guest: Jeff! It’s so good to have baseball again. Brady Singer…new league/April, or is has he found a 3rd pitch?

Jeff Zimmerman: The cutter helps. Also, his four-seamer usage is up helping him out.

KC Pain: Is Nick Kurtz worth a stash in a redraft? I see the hype train but can they even fit him in that lineup if called up?

Jeff Zimmerman: Ignore Kurtz for now

Redbull44: What are your thoughts on Cade Povich? How many more opportunities will he be afforded? Thank you.

Jeff Zimmerman: Probably just a couple more. There are a couple prospects who could take his spot.

Frank: 12 man league – Should I cut Matt Shaw for J Walker or Otto?

Jeff Zimmerman: Matt Shaw is likely a drop in all 12-teamers since he’s in a platoon.

John: $1000 FAAB budget, if someone dropped Marcus Semien, what would you spend?

Jeff Zimmerman: Probably 10%

A miserable pile of secrets: For first baseman:Torkelson or Manzardo ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Tork for now

Bobby Digital: 15tm mixed roto, have ben brown and jake mccarthy at the end of my bench for pitchers and hitters, respectively. i have guys coming off the DL (grayson, josh lowe) to replace them but unclear when. still early but would you move off these guys for someone like mckinstrey or deluca or or bido or martin perez? pick up a solid reliever? sit tight? wire is pretty thin on both sides.

Jeff Zimmerman: Feel free to move on from either. I like Alec Thomas over McCarthy right now. Also Deluca. As for the starters, I don’t see them as much of an upgrade

coach: tim tawa…worth a pick up in 14 team H2H mixed?

Jeff Zimmerman: For a $1 if you lost Marte.

Eduardo: 12 team h2h x6 with OPS, how much % for jordan walker? am i fair to be skeptical and not blow too much

Jeff Zimmerman: 5%, it’s tough to know who is normally on your waiver wire

KC: Any thoughts on the SAC park? Looks like a Coors Lite so far?

Jeff Zimmerman: It doesn’t help that West Sacramento’s pitching stuff is hot garbage

Canny: What are you doing with Bednar in a 12 and are you targeting anyone in PIT?

Jeff Zimmerman: I might move one in 12’s. I’d do make sure to add another closer if you drop Bednar

Cam Smith: Anything redeemable about Cam Smith’s start? Droppable for a Deluca, Miguel Vargas, Stowers?

Jeff Zimmerman: Move one, he seems over matched with the 43% K%

Martin Perez: Am I worth any faab dollars on this early? Only $100 faab in AL only league.

Jeff Zimmerman: In AL only, sure he’s worth $1

Bill: 13 team mixed redraft.  Burleson is my 5th OF.  Replace with Kjerstad?  Kepler?  Thx

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes and yes.

kuff6: 5×5 obp redraft, which 4 of these guys do you prefer rest of season:  Garrett Mitchell, Max Kepler, Rhys Hoskins, and Mike Busch?  Thanks for doing these!

Jeff Zimmerman: Kepler or Hoskins

Mike: How long will MIN hang w Paddack?  Stash Zebby?

Jeff Zimmerman: A few more starts but he needs to show some improvement

AL Only OF: Gotta fill one OF spot in a 12 team AL Only (5×5 roto). Literally the only available players are: Jake Mangum, Rob Refsnyder, Ryan Kriedler, Myles Straw, and Austin Slater. Anyone worth more than a $1 bid? If so, how much?

Jeff Zimmerman: $1 max bid

Desperate for ABs: In a 10-team NL Only roto league, desperate for ABs anywhere I can find them. Any nearly-unrostered 7/8/9 bats you think will stick around? (My last pickups were Mickey Moniak and Nick Allen).

Jeff Zimmerman: Matt Mervis, Alec Thomas

AJ: Thoughts on Deluca rest of season (AL only)?

Jeff Zimmerman: Decent SB source if he stays in CF

Thy name is: Mediocrity: I’ve managed to cobble together a questionable pitching staff, including (not comprehensive) Tyler Megill, Olson, Hicks, Bradley, Gavin Williams, Grant Holmes, and Mize. Acknowledging you had Megill one spot behind him this morning, you dropping anyone else on that list for Wesneski?

Jeff Zimmerman: I might drop Holmes but that’s it

Pitching help: With Nestor going on the IL I have to choose between him and Manaea to hang onto.  Which is more droppable rest of season?

Jeff Zimmerman: drop Nestor

Ken: Any interest in Misner?  Mangum?  12 team mixed redraft?

Jeff Zimmerman: zero

IL Stashes: Thanks for doing this Jeff. Hope the full week treated you well. In a 5 IL league (don’t even…)..can you rank these arms for Wins leagues? Eury, Giolito, Gonsolin, Gipson-Long, Bradord, McCullers, Tobias, Kershaw?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d consider stashing McCullers, Todias, Bradford, Kershaw and ….. Eury I guess.

May or Ray?: Roster crunch and I need to drop one starter: Baz May Ray Luzardo Cristopher Sanchez Woo I hate that my head says drop May. My heart says drop Ray! 16 team points league w bonus for QS and wins. Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: May is the right answer

Jason: Need a Robles replacement in a points league (replacing his steals not as important)…grisham, deluca, Miguel Vargas, stowers, Fraley

Jeff Zimmerman: deLuca or Vargas

Mike: What % FAAB for Cha$e Dollander if in need of pitching in a 12 team mixed roto? I’m thinking 20%

Jeff Zimmerman: 1%, I don’t think he’ll make a difference

Wesneski: Drop one of Luis Ortiz, Fitts, Bido, Sean Burke for Wesneski? Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Bido

Patience?: How long are we holding Luis Robert? Points league. Could also grab Walker, Conforto, or Buxton. Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: Still holding for those options

Waiver question: Use the #1 waiver claim on Wesneski tonight or Max Muncy (LAD) in two days. Daily waivers, so I’ll need to burn it eventually

Jeff Zimmerman: Depends if you need hitting or pitching. In a vacuum, wait a couple days on Muncy

Johnny5Alive: Tawa is a non prospect but big milb power… Anything there?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a new, dull toy. Ignore.

cambio: Break the FAAB piggy bank for Hunter Goodman, given the incremental ABs, lineup spot and park? (Currently cycling btwn Gabriel Moreno and Ryan Jeffers at C slot, 14 team std roto)

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d go hard and maybe cyle with all three

Peter: Thoughts on Jake McCarthy and Jordan Beck for the season. Are either a thing or MEH?

Jeff Zimmerman: Meh

EV: In H2H 12T Dynasty league, Keep I Herrera or get H Goodman?…and Drop T Stephenson for any of them when back from IL? Dont like to get C on bench spots at all. Thanks!!!

Jeff Zimmerman: Get Goodman

Dr. Funk: still learning the ins and outs of my first TGFBi league. My entire bench is on the IL, some of my own making by drafting strider and Gioliti but also got Must holds like Snell. any of these cuttable? Stephenson, Giolito, scherzer?

Jeff Zimmerman: Giolito and Scherzer

Micah: 5×5 roto OPS dynasty league and I’ve gotta IL Snell – would you drop Jesus Sanchez, Vierling, or Thairo E?

Jeff Zimmerman: Vierling or Thairo Estrada

AJ: Think this hot start gets Trent Grisham a full time role?

Jeff Zimmerman: No, who is going to sit?

KC: Would landon Knack or Tyler Mahle make it on your FA SP list?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe a third of the way through

Guest: Hi! In a 12-tm H2H category, to replace tough SP starts for as yet inconsistent Jackson Holliday, Brian Shaw/Max Muncy the elder. Please rank Rengifo, Perdomo, Kyren Paris, Jacob Wilson, Jorge Polanco.  Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Wilson, Rengifo, Perdomo, Paris, Polanco (hurt)

Buddy: Rank: Soriano / Bubic / Leiter

Jeff Zimmerman: Bubic, Soriano, Leiter

Woody: Neto or Wymn worth a pick up at SS?  I have X Edwards.  10 team roto

Jeff Zimmerman: Neto when he’s close to returning

KC: Is Andrew Heaney interesting at all for 15 teamers?

Jeff Zimmerman: Pretty much

Jeff Zimmerman: Not many options out there

KC: If McGreevy is available in a 12, is he an add?

Jeff Zimmerman: Maybe, depends on options

KC: Miguel Andujar seems like he should be starting for teams in a 15?

Jeff Zimmerman: yes

KC: Is Cowser a cut in 12s?

Jeff Zimmerman: for who?

Dave in slc: What % faab would you put on bender or halverson in nl only? Puk is my only kind of closer and Diaz (cin) on il

Jeff Zimmerman: They should go for 10% to 20%

Micah: OPS 5×5 roto: Baty or Rodgers?

Jeff Zimmerman: Rodgers

Skip: Too soon to drop a few dollars on Chandler Simpson in a 10 team roto league?

Jeff Zimmerman: Simpson should not even be a consideration that early in the season

Rich: Who’s the next closer to lose their job?

Jeff Zimmerman: The one that starts sucking and costing his team wins

Drew: 1st waiver wire run in my league tonight.  12-teamer, total points.  Please rank Megill, Roupp, Hicks,

Jeff Zimmerman: Megill, Hicks, Roupp

Harley: Need 1 for 3B. Edmundo Sosa, max muncy (dodgers), Ke’Bryan Hayes,  Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Ryan McMahon, Josh Smith

Jeff Zimmerman: Muncy, Hayers, McMahon are all fine options.

Joe14: Need to replace Herrera ; Murphy( playing time & slump issue) or Moreno ? 12T mixed roto

Jeff Zimmerman: Moreno for me

Dave in slc: I have povich at w buck in an nl only. Would you throw faab at wesneski, or keep povich and let it ride? If bid on wes, what %?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m going to assume AL-only

Jeff Zimmerman: I go 2% on wesneski

Lord V.: Looking for permission to splurge on Otto Lopez. Can you grant it?

Jeff Zimmerman: Why is he still out there

Jacoby: Jonathan India was dropped in my OC. I could use an MI. How much would you recommend I bid on him?

Jeff Zimmerman: 25%, possibly more

Dr. Funk: 15 tea. NFBC league. Rank these saves options. Treinen, Kahle, Santana, Santillan

Jeff Zimmerman: Kahle, Santana, Treinen, Santillan

Jjjeffreyyy: David Hamilton worth holding in a super deep AL-only, roto league? Desperately need SBs. And it’s daily lineups, so i can move him in when he’s playing. But Ill a lot of pinch hit SBs and hes not playing much. Magnum, Paris and Tolbert potential replacements. Last two feel like rearranging deck chairs

Jeff Zimmerman: I stay put but keep looking

12T H2H 5×5: Who are you picking up to replace Ketel Marte? Options: Colt Keith, Rengifo, Cronenworth, Aranda, Polanco, Rodgers, Paris

Jeff Zimmerman: Rengifo

Guest: Hi Jeff, who would be the better pick up in OBP league, Tork or Soderstrom?

Jeff Zimmerman: Soderstrom

Guest: In a 5×5 NL Only league and I need starter in the OF to replace Profar…  Best options seem to be Jordan Walker/Kepler/Pham/Sheets.  Thinking Walker for the upside, but maybe Kepler is safer?  Any strong feelings among this group? Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Walker of the group.

Jonny: Where would Brendan Donovan land on your list if avail? SNB suggests he’s also a custom bat guy and decent start

Jeff Zimmerman: The top, he’s a solid option to be rostered in most leagues over 10 teams

Joe14: replacement for Herrera : Murphy, Moreno or Pages ? 12T one C Roto.  TY

Jeff Zimmerman: Moreno

Shoeless Joe: What are your thoughts on Felix?  I bet heavily on him in the NFBC and have little behind him.  Is the O’s rotation simply not good enough for Felix to be a good saves source in 2025?

Jeff Zimmerman: Just wait

Lamar: E Rod is available in my H2H league, any love for him after 12K start? how much of 100$ Faab?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d go 5%. Maybe more. I had him ranked higher then most people to start the season.

Erick: What’s your take on the torpedo bats, are they improving certain hitters? Will they cause injuries? Ty

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s ignorable. I don’t care one bit.

ryan: do you already monitor how far / near you are in roto leagues? or the variance is still too high?

Jeff Zimmerman: In one league, someone moved 28 points yesterday. way to early.

JG: Hey Jeff – If there are 0 injuries for the Sawx that would open up a spot for Roman Anthony are we looking at quite a while before we see the kid? His coming up is likely tied to the current rosters health correct?

Jeff Zimmerman: Someone will need to get hurt or suck. The team wants him playing every day

Guest: Jeff which would be better pickup in obp league, Wells or Goodman?

Jeff Zimmerman: Goodman

Benn: The Rockies won 12-5, why did Vodnik get a save?

Jeff Zimmerman: No idea

DJ: Cut one of Jacob Wilson, Joey Ortiz, Colt Keith?

Jeff Zimmerman: Colt

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s it for this week. I need to look over my teams before NFBC FAAB runs in 30 minutes.