Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome

Jeff Zimmerman: Here are winning bids from the two 15-team Tout Wars leagues.

Jeff Zimmerman:

hscer: I feel like if Walter had a 94 mph 4-seamer he’d be 90% rostered. But at 92 I’m not sure how sustainable his peripherals really are. I have him in places, I’m just not convinced. What do you think the realistic ceiling is here?

Jeff Zimmerman: Even with a 6 K/9, the low walk rate and high groundball rate would make him useful.

ryan: assuming burns stays on the roster ROS, will you take him over walter?

Jeff Zimmerman: Possibly … I would try to roster both

kuff6: With Schlittler now getting called up, do you prefer him or E Sheehan ROS?  Thanks!

Jeff Zimmerman: Sheehan. I’m not sold on Schlittler

Jamie: Insanely deep league play, but Andrew Vaughn getting called up by the Brewers. SSS but statline in AAA with brew crew seems good and his pull rate was highest it has been there (other than two game sample in ’22). Maybe speculative add, but he’s always had power, just never accessed it w the oppo profile and constantly underperformed his expected stats. Maybe?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’m fine taking a chance on him but it sounds like he’ll be sharing time with Bauers

A’s you like it: Ginn and Perkins have both looked interesting out the fka oakland pen. Would you buy either, especially with sevy maybe leaving? (Daily moves deep league)

Jeff Zimmerman: I like Ginn if he gets a chance.

JDW: Thanks for these chats. They’re super helpful. Anywho, Brandon Walter, Charlie Morton, and Ryne Nelson are all available on the WW. Would any of them be an upgrade over Schwellenbach (IL) and/or Alcantara?  12 tm 5×5 redraft

Jeff Zimmerman: Easily on Schwellenbach

Jeff Zimmerman: Any of them, as for Alcantara, it’s close

Grote: Hey Jeff, would you bank on Kumar or Boyle in the second half?

Jeff Zimmerman: Kumar. Sounds like Boyle is headed to the bullpen

JDW: Whose the better 2B backup ROS, Luis Garcia (WAS) or Otto Lopez? 12 tm 5×5 redraft

Jeff Zimmerman: Lopez

ryan: where would toglia and ohearn slot on this weeks list?

Jeff Zimmerman: After the dual guys. category guys

Grote: Luzardo and Warren are giving me K’s while burying my ratios.  Would you grab Lauer or Rocker over either, or just stream someone like Singer this week for one of them?

Jeff Zimmerman: You just need to figure out how you can more up in categories

Saves Needed: I know the correct answer is probably ‘neither’ but in a 5×5 league for a team needing saves, would you rather have Garcia (Tex) or Taylor (CWS)?

Jeff Zimmerman: I have both and would go with Garcia

Tony 2 Chains: Which closers do you most expect to be dealt?…I’m trying to stash replacements. Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: The only ones that seem to be automatic are the guys in Pittsburgh. There are others who could be but they aren’t improvements for most teams.

Jeff Zimmerman: Here is mlbtr’s list. Usually the top-20 go:

Jeff Zimmerman: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/top-40-trade-candidates-for-the…

Jeff Zimmerman: Just Bednar and Santana

Guest: Thank you for all of your work and for taking the time to answer our questions.  10-team, 6X6 (OBP) keeper league. Who would you rather have Joe Boyle or Will Warren? Addison Barger or Josh Lowe?  Thank you!

Jeff Zimmerman: Warren and Barger

Those who can’t Cantillo: Are you in or out on Cantillo? Stuff seems interesting, but he might be a 4ip guy…

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t trust him yet. He has some swing and miss

Guest: do you think there’s a little bit more pop in T.Freeman’s bat than he’s shown? the batted ball profile sucks but he’s actually got above average bat speed and has produced above average ev and ev90

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t think he has COL HR power. That park is huge.

Chris: Should Barger be rostered in 12 team 6 x 6 redraft league? How about Burger? Fry?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes on Barger and Fry

Johnny5Alive: Philosophy question. 2 catcher 13 team NL only roto league.  I have pozo as a catcher. He doesn’t hurt but he never plays.  Would I be better off keeping him out trying for a Henry Davis or even a chance on Anthony seigler?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d try for the upgrade

Bennet Souza: Worth a dart in AL only sv+hlds? Not a ton of holds but 3 saves and decent numbers otherwise….

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, for sure

BLC: Moving forward do you expect the Rays to use Drew Rasmussen similar to how we saw the White Sox deal with Garrett Crochet last season, e.g. abbreviated starts, or do you think they take the reins off after the All-Star break and shut him down at some point?

Rassman: What’s your inclination about Rasmussen’s usage ROS? 2 IP starts are going to kill his value

Jeff Zimmerman: It’s the Rays. Who knows what they’ll do

Guest: is henriquez really the man?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, it seems that way with three straight Saves

MissionfromGod: Rogers or Walter ROS in points?

Jeff Zimmerman: Walter

BLC: Also not sure that I will have another opportunity to jump in the chat this season, so just wanted to say thank you for all your advice, strategy and insight over the years. You have made me a far better fantasy baseball player and for that I am grateful. Safe travels and hopefully we see you back in the FB community at some point in the future. You will be missed.

Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks

Guest: with guys like Adell and Boyd who people have an eye on for years, is it anything besides luck to get the campaign where they actually put it together?

Jeff Zimmerman: No on Adell

Jeff Zimmerman: As for Boyd, his issue has been health. As late as he was going, hope for the health. If not, drop him

luke: how high on Colson Montgomery ROS are ya?

Jeff Zimmerman: Not at all, zero interest. He could hit in AAA. I don’t think he will in the majors.

Chris: If you were a TV play by play guy, would you be afraid to say Schlittlers name out loud?

Jeff Zimmerman: Nope, even though I’d screw it

Jeff Zimmerman: up

Just Joe: Jeff – I missed this ‘taking a break from the game’ topic a few weeks back.  Is this permanent?

Jeff Zimmerman: In a couple of years, I’m going to travel until I’m bored or out of money. I have no idea if permanent or will last a week.

Sal Bando: Need to drop one.  Nelson, Misiorowski or Woodruff.

Jeff Zimmerman: Nelson

Hicks: Is Jordan Hicks a good save spec or will his terrible numbers continue in Boston? Matt Brash would be drop.

Jeff Zimmerman: No on Hicks getting Saves

HankRank: Cam Smith Westburg Noelvi ROS? How big is the gap?

Jeff Zimmerman: The first two are close but I’m worried about Marte’s playing time

OBP 5×5: In a 2 catcher league, Langeliers is back and now I have too many!!! Who to drop?  Langeliers, A. Ramirez, or Realmuto…  Or just wait for one to get hurt.

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s tough. Hope to trade but drop Real

Jeffry Springs: How much of a $100 budget would you bid on him in AL Only Roto? (He got cut by a league mate – surprising for a league this deep)

Jeff Zimmerman: $10

Rasmussen: Do you think the Rays usage here is an indication of 2nd half piggybacking or a one-off? His last start was short too.

Jeff Zimmerman: Something is going on. They ramp him up after the break

Rand: Do you think it is the right move to drop Schwellenbach and Sale in OCs. Thinking the Braves won’t have any reason to rush them back.

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes I would with both

Jeff Zimmerman: You might as most get a month from each

MI Problem: Is Colson Montgomery a better MI option than Bryson Scott ROS?

Jeff Zimmerman: No

Guest: o/u 0.1 combined RoS innings for Sale and Schwellenbach? I guess Sale might be the type and have the clout to insist even if ATL’s out of it

Jeff Zimmerman: Over. Most teams want a pitcher to come back healthy

Jeff Zimmerman: I could see each only get a couple of starts, but the team want to see them complete the rehab

Maverick: Is Painter still worth stashing?

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes

Guest: do you know offhand from your injury studies if Carroll’s in uncharted territory with such a fast return from a wrist break? real bad day today

Jeff Zimmerman: No I don’t know. BP has the injury tracker that might have the numbers.

SgtSaltnPepa: Fitts or Junk for upcoming 2 staples

Jeff Zimmerman: Junk

Questioning my decisions: For some reason I’m in an NL-only league with 10 total pick-ups all season — I’ve made 5. Any of Dane Myers, Moniak, Tyler Freeman or Isaac Collins worth one?

Jeff Zimmerman: I think all three should be rostered in an NL only

Jeff Zimmerman: Comes down to who you will drop

Cam Schlitter: How much of a $100 budget would you bid on him in AL Only Roto?

Jeff Zimmerman: $15

Mike: starting Boyle this week despite uncertainty about role (12-team, H2H)?

Jeff Zimmerman: No

G Money: What are your thoughts on Alcantara. Is this the time to go get him in the cheap? Do you see anything that he will have a good second half? Thx

Jeff Zimmerman: The STUPH projections love him

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s it

3Ber: Who do you prefer ROS points leagues: noelvi or Shaw?

Jeff Zimmerman: Shaw

Pitching Candidates: Jeff, which pitcher would you pick up in a deep league if available, Brandon Walter or Cameron Schlitter?   I am also curious as to why you would favor either one.    Thanks

Jeff Zimmerman: Walter, he’s done it in the majors

Lucky: Do I have my waterfall ordered correctly for a team that is low in standings and shooting for upside? Woodruff / Boyle / Sheehan?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d have Sheehan over Boyle

Monty Burns: What do I do with Rasmussen? Hold or drop for someone like Giolito, B Walter, E Cabrera, Darvish, or Manea?

Jeff Zimmerman: I’d add Davish

Peter: Do you expect a second half bounce back from Doyle? If so, who would be a good comp?

Jeff Zimmerman: No,

Jeff Zimmerman: Let me see if I can find any unique questions. 95% are about the same four guys

Henry: In the FAAB and Wavier Wire report, it said that Yanquiel Fernandez and Kyle Stowers were platooning. What does that mean?

Jeff Zimmerman: Fernandez is only facing LHP and Stowers only RHP

Morgan: (here’s a better question)  Woodruff “upside but coming off IL” or Roupp “stability” ROS?  Thanks.

Jeff Zimmerman: Roupp

Morgan: How much do you trust Woodruff going forward?  He was sharp today.

Jeff Zimmerman: He could be sharp, I’m worried about him staying healthy

Jacob: Is Nola worth a roster spot in a 20 team league?

Jeff Zimmerman: yes

Josh: Andres Gimenez was dropped in my 15 team dynasty league. Is he still worth buying for the next 3 years?

Jeff Zimmerman: yes

A Student: Is Gelof a must roster in 12 teamers?

Jeff Zimmerman: If you can handle the batting average drain

Baltimore hates Me?: My name is Samuel Bassallo.  My organization has lost 17 catchers in 2 weeks.  Why can’t I get promoted?

Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t get it

Matt Wallner: Walk rate up, strikeout rate down, yet OPS is 100 points lower than career mark. “Buy low”?

Jeff Zimmerman: Depends on league depth. might just be a streamer

Guest: Is Casparius droppable in a 15 team QS league? Would pick up Wrobleski or Junk

Jeff Zimmerman: Yes and yes

Jeff Zimmerman: That’s going to be it for this week

Jeff Zimmerman: Bye