Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome everyone. Here are the winning bids for the two 15-team Tout Wars leagues. There was a mistake bid for Evan Carter.

Jeff Zimmerman:

Need SPs: Do Roupp, Wesneski, or Megill have top-30 SP upside?

Jeff Zimmerman: Roupp and Megill do. Roupp is 18th in K%-BB% right now

Yo Quero: AL OBP league. Cut Garver for Quero? (Garver’s PT is sparse, but I don’t want to be stuck with WW catchers if Quero gets sent back down)

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d make the switch

2B or not 2B: Already tight on FAAB funds, how much should I pay up for Keaschall (AL OBP league) to replace Brendan Rodgers or Edouard Julien?

Jeff Zimmerman: Min bid, your two options are likely better than him

Chandler: Hi! I’m sure this isn’t the only Chandler questing, but TB has so many outfielders, injured and healthy. Are we sure Chandler Simpson is going to stick around for more than a few weeks? FAAB is getting tight.

Jeff Zimmerman: Not a guarantee at all. Is defense isn’t good enough to make up for not hitting.

ryan: where does wesneski rank for pitchers on your list since I assune he is above the threshold but still available in my league?

Jeff Zimmerman: correct

Adam B: Kyren Paris and Jake Burger: hold or drop in OBP leagues?

Jeff Zimmerman: depends on the WW options.

QB1: Need a fill in OF for a couple weeks.  They all look the same to me and I guess I’d be ok with any but leaning towards the promise of Crews, silly Coors have me trippin?   Who would you bid the most on?  Crews, Hays, O’Hearn or Adell (semi straight face).

Jeff Zimmerman: Hays and it’s not close. Crews next

Mike: Adding Shelby Miller with Puk injured and Martinez held out for fatigue or does Martinez look too short term to matter?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d guess short term but I’ll need to read more.

Guest: never mind – it was general fatigue, which sounds like maybe he was hungover or something

Trent: What do you make of Pepiot’s start to the season? Is he still a must-roster in a 12 team mixed with QS instead of wins or is he more of a streaming option?

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s close to being a streamer … the more I look he probably is one.

Dave in slc: If searching for saves would you want bednar or bender? Or halverson I guess is available also. Nl only

Jeff Zimmerman: Bender

Ryan: what up Jeff!  Thx for doing these always super helpful

Jeff Zimmerman: Thank you

Mick: Thanks for the help as always, Jeff.  Need a SP…Z.Matthews, Houck, Abbott, Rocker and Olsen all on the waiver wire.  How would you prioritize them?

Jeff Zimmerman: Olson, Abbott, Rocker, Houck Matthews

Ryan: 12tm H2h points league.            J Wilson or Neto ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: Neto

Dave in slc: Does diaz get the closer role back in cincy?

Jeff Zimmerman: No chance. He shouldn’t of had it the last few seasons.

QB1: Puk is my #3 closer.  Guys like Yates and Adams are available.  Should I hold Puk at least through this week or take a flier, likely on Yates?

Jeff Zimmerman: Hold Puk of those are the other options.

Matchingrhino: In a 12 tm daily pts redraft who would you prefer as a depth utility bat? Morel or arias?

Jeff Zimmerman: Morel

Bob: Will I regret dropping Taj for Wesneski?

Jeff Zimmerman: Tough to say. If you don’t regret a drop, you aren’t make enough

Jacoby: How much would you recommend bidding on Chandler Simpson in an OC?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m just going with keep them honest bids. Most likely I won’t win him. I’m not sure how much he’ll play. While he will be a great roto league asset, he might not contribute to the MLB team.

Zona-Jerry: When Marte returns, Tawa PT dry up?  Barring injury, any scenario you see Lawler called up?

Jeff Zimmerman: Nope, it’ll take an injury

Guest: 12-team NFBC…Alexis Diaz….how much?

Jeff Zimmerman: $5

Lee: L. Henderson pitched a gem today.  With Quintana and Priester also rotation options on waivers, how do you feel about Henderson for next start in  NL only?

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s getting tight in MIL with every starter contributing. Additionally, Myers should be coming back.

kuff6: 5×5 obp: Gavin Sheets vs Austin Hays. Who ya got?  Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Hays

Dommage: RIP Kyren Paris breakout campaign 🙁

Jeff Zimmerman: Since the 2 HR games, he’s been brutal. I think most managers hold for one more week. If the struggles continue, he’ll be on the wire next week.

Mike: Would you hold Roman Anthony or does the call up look later in the year due to the potential loss of service time if he does too well in the rookie of the year voting?

Jeff Zimmerman: He needs a spot to play every day.

Ryan: Hays or ward ROS

Jeff Zimmerman: Ward

Redbull44: Do you think the twins keep Luke Keaschall up all year if he hits? What role do you see him playing?

Jeff Zimmerman: No and a bench bat at best

wes: where you at on singer? streamer in 15s or a hold?

Jeff Zimmerman: Still hold, he’s got a few nice matchups coming up (MIA, STL, WAS)

Bill: Your thoughts on Augistin Ramierez in 12 team mixed 2 catcher leagues. What % FAAB? Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: I never go high on rookie catchers. Few come up and hit. I’m probably need min bits

Pretzel: Prefer Polonco or Torres at 2B ROS? Standard 5 cat.

Jeff Zimmerman: Torres

JT: 14 tm, h2h 6×6, A. Nola just waived, still a good pickup right, he can’t be this bad, would be my 6th SP or replace Bubic

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, add Nola

Fake Cronenworth: Process question – how long do you wait to cut bait on hitters who are underperforming their xstats? I have Mountcastle & B Lowe in an OBP league and can’t decide whether to sit tight or start streaming the spots. Hayes, Raley, Keith, J Ortiz, Goodman all on the wire

Jeff Zimmerman: I never look at xStats. I’ve back-tested xStats and regular stats to see which one is more predictive. Regular stats won by mile

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d hold if I were you. Maybe add Ortiz

Grote: Do you believe Festa can keep his spot in the rotation?  Would be nice to see the 5th inning at some point.

Jeff Zimmerman: He’ll always be on a leash.

Jeff Zimmerman: I do think the rotation spot is there

Egg Man: Need to cut a player. Rice (injured possibly) Goldy or Yainer Diaz ? Thx

Jeff Zimmerman: Rice

Guest: Can only keep of each of the following two groups:  Tobias Myers vs. Shane Smith and one of Chad Durbin vs. Chase Meidroth vs. Kameron Misner.  Who do you keep (have coverage at all of their positions)?

Jeff Zimmerman: Cut Smith and Meidroth

Hogue: Buehler dropped in a 12 team OC, recommended bid?  Could use the two starts.

Jeff Zimmerman: $5 like anyother streaming starting

Joe14: You like Tobias Myers ? Mixed deep roto

Jeff Zimmerman: He’s worth a shot deppending on who you need to drop.

Matchingrhino: ober and bibee both shockingly dropped who do you like more ROS

Jeff Zimmerman: Ober

Nervous Nelly: Leody Taveras owner. Should I worry Dustin Harris is going to take over Leody’s playing time now that Langford is back and Leody has stunk this season?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t have a good read on the situation.

Redbull44: How are you feeling about Kumar Rocker? Will he stick in the rotation when Jack Leiter comes back?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m willing to get Rocker a chance. He can’t keep a 56% LOB%

PSUTONY: Hey Jeff nice meeting you in Vegas. Would you drop W.Warren for either of J.Boyle or L.Henderson? Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Henderson

High5Ghost: Been riding the Kyren Paris fun train in a 12 team mixed. Time to move on to Aranda, B Lowe, or Gabriel Arias…?

Jeff Zimmerman: All three of those are better than Paris right now.

Daniel: Where would Alan Roden slot in on your list of hitters today? Not sure if I should dump him for any of those guys in a 15 team Roto

Jeff Zimmerman: He’d be down with the platoon bats. He’s not playing every game and Varsho is about to come off the IL

Birdland: Is Charlie Morton cooked?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m assuming so and cut the cord. There many other options to add

Speed: Already desperate for steals in AL Only (12 team roto). How much of $100 budget would you spend on Jose Caballero?

Jeff Zimmerman: $3 to $5

Toolsy: Casas doesn’t look good.nkt sure how good he even is. Lots of hype, no production. Is he droppable or appproaching drop status in 12 team obp formats?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure, pending on his replacement

Eddy C: Thanks Jeff! 12 team 6×6 with OPS, someone dropped willson contreras. I have moreno and top wire options aside from contreras are kirk and naylor. Drop ~10% on him?

Jeff Zimmerman: Around that amount should work

brushback33: I have J Naylor, Soderstrom, and Hoskins (heating up lately) in a 12-team roto. I’m dropping Burger, right?

Jeff Zimmerman: Sure

Finn: Thanks Jeff, gotta drop one of the following, all bench contributors – Bellinger, Chandler Simpson, Holliday, or Neto?

Jeff Zimmerman: Holliday or Simpson

Hope S E: Cam Smith is my only 3B’er.  Norby in FA. Thinking 5.2%. 12 team, deep league.  Bid recommendation?

Jeff Zimmerman: That should work

Rick: Vientos was dropped.  Pick him up and release Keith?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes but don’t overbid

Keith Hernandez’ cat: I wanted also to thank you for the deep, extensive hitter review in the waiver column this week. Very helpful

Jeff Zimmerman: Anytime … meow

Ryan: 12-tm points, Worth dropping either Ginn or Festa for Bello?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think they are similar

Mansions: first time doing NFBC and still adjusting to FAAB. Steals not a huge issue overall, but would love a consistent hitting 5th OF. Have Tucker, Happ, Gurriel, Alec Thomas and Misner. Jake McCarthy in reserve. Is Simpson worth a big play?

Jeff Zimmerman: Get Alek Thomas over McCarthy, he barely plays. With Simpson, hopefully the playing time keeps up. If you go big, know that you might end up with nothing in a week or two.

JDW: E. Tovar was dropped in my 12tm 5×5 redraft. Is he worth adding at the expense of J.India, M.Garcia, L.Rengifo, or A.Bohm?

Jeff Zimmerman: All those guys were being drafted at the same spot.

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d drop Bohm but these an OK chance it would backfire

Tom: What % of FAAB for Simpson?  SBs are needed

Jeff Zimmerman: I think it’ll take 10% or more

John: Where would Oscar Gonzalez (SD) be on the waiver wire article list?

Jeff Zimmerman: Near the bottom. I’m not interested in a bad part-time bat.

Evan Carter: Mistake as in accidental or mistake as in regrettable?

Jeff Zimmerman: Accidental, bid was to be way lower

Johnny5Alive: Unique league rules in an NL only dynasty. If I bid on Durbin and win him, he’s stuck on my roster for the season. With that in mind, how much would you bid on him? $100 faab. Or would you pass in this scenario?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d bid and go $3 to $4

In ERod we trust?: Would you drop Ray for ERod?

Jeff Zimmerman: I guess if that is your roster starter

Toolsy: Is luis varland a viable holds option now. Jax struggling

Jeff Zimmerman: Not sure

Sal: Would you drop Massey to add Noelvi Marte with a low bid in a 15?

Jeff Zimmerman: No

Guest: Is Logan Henderson going to remain in the rotation?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not sure

Alex: How would you rank Grisham, Benintendi, and Misner to pick up in a 12 tm league? Do Grisham or Misner have a chance at full playing time?

Jeff Zimmerman: Beni, Mesner, and Grisham

SP Drop: I’ve got some injured SP’s back soon, could you rank drop order please: Trevor Megill, Mitchell Parker, Sandy Alcantara, Chase Dollander? (NL-only 10-team roto).

Jeff Zimmerman: Alcantra, Megill, Parker, Dollanger

Guest: How would be your top 3 out of Mize, Festa, Wesneski, Jobe, Roupp, Bowden Francis, C. Holmes

Jeff Zimmerman: Roupp, Festa, Wesneski

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s it for today. Next week, I might not have the chat. I’ll be traveling