Sunday Night Waiver Wire & FAAB Chat

7:31
Jeff Zimmerman: Welcome, here are the bids from the two 15-team Tout Wars mixed leagues

7:31
Jeff Zimmerman:

7:31
MSB: May your brother’s memory be for a blessing

7:32
Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks

7:32
Raul: What kind of bid would you throw down for Adam Duvall in a 15 team NFBC style league?

7:32
Jeff Zimmerman: Min, maybe 1% at most. He might be replacement level this season.

7:32
mm46: Shallow 5×5 OBP league. Please rank Giminez,Morel, Ez Duran and Rojas

7:33
Jeff Zimmerman: Not sure which Rojas but: Morel, Josh R, Gimenez, Duran, Miquel R

7:34
Conor: Is it time to give up on Hosmer?

7:34
Jeff Zimmerman: Possibly. Probably his replacement would be Miggy or Vogelbach

7:34
Vogelbachs Fork: Drop/Bench/Start Grandal in 12-15 teamers?  -benching requires a 3rd catcher.

7:34
Jeff Zimmerman: Start

7:35
John: I’m in an 8 team AL only 6×6 roto league. 14 hitters (5OF and 1C) and 9 pitchers (no SP or RP designation) In a vacuum, is this like a 16 team league since the player pool is slashed in half? I always hear about 10 12 15 team leagues and I’m trying to see where I stack up depth wise to these leagues. Thanks

7:36
Jeff Zimmerman: I answered this exact question last time.

7:36
Clay Holmes: I’m in a Fangraphs points league. Should I drop any of these OF for Ramon Laureano: Austin Meadows, Garrett Cooper, Christopher Morel, Mark Canha, Taylor Ward, Hunter Dozier

7:37
Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure on the points, but I’d drop Meadows

7:37
John: Trevor Rogers droppable at this point?

7:38
Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, I have short drop lists for him in 12-teamers. He’s a streamer IMO

7:38
Seth: Swaggerty worth much? Seems like his speed could make him playable but Pitt outfield is crowded

7:38
Jeff Zimmerman: It’s a tough situation to figure out. Roster if only you can bench him

7:39
Armstrong: Tanner Houck looking like the standout in Boston?

7:40
Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’ll be fine by season’s end but there will be several ups and downs

7:40
Sammy Long: Have #1 waiver…Trevor Rogers was just dropped. Should I use it on him?

7:40
Jeff Zimmerman: Who is he replacing?

7:40
Chris: which rookie do you see having the biggest impact fantasy wise ROS regardless of position? Cruz, Vinnie or Royce Lewis

7:40
Jeff Zimmerman: Vinnie

7:41
Guest: Recent callups on Texas worth grabbing or are they look and see types.  Ezequiel Duran, Steele Walker, Josh Smith (hurt).  12 team AL only-barren waiver wire, I’m chugging along with JMateo and ROdor-something stinks here.

7:41
Jeff Zimmerman: Duran seems like at least a one week play. Maybe try to add Smith and him.

7:41
Rachel: Christopher Moral, is he a starter ROS?

7:42
Jeff Zimmerman: Seems like it. Since he’s leading off, it might take a while for him to lose at-bats since he’ll need to slide down the order first

7:43
Lost In Space: My CF has been a mess all year in a h2h, 5×5 w OBP (instead of AVG). Took Straw late since my bats are strong elsewhere and speed doesn’t hurt, but feels like I could do better ROS and need for speed is less. Available include Laureano, Kepler, LThomas, KLewis, Margot, TTaylor and recent adds to other teams are Bader, Joc level. Hold Straw and add another? Drop Straw? I’ve got space for two for a bit.

7:43
Jeff Zimmerman: Taylor for sure

7:43
Jeff Zimmerman: I think Laureano or Margot are on par with Straw, so just stream via the matchups.

7:44
Nils: As far as RL goes, fantasy baseball is way way down on the list so for you to take the time to do this is quite amazing this weekend. Stay strong. With that in mind … plz rank (only have  spots) .. (5×5 , 23 man, mixed league 16 teams) … Blackburn, Clevinger, Singer, Martin Perez.

7:44
Jeff Zimmerman: Singer, Perez, Clevinger, Blackburn

7:44
Ghost of Jom Toad: OBP 12 Team League, Kepler or Pham?

7:44
Jeff Zimmerman: Pham

7:45
Alistair: Whose hot stretch do you think is more sustainable: Soler or L Gurriel?

7:45
Jeff Zimmerman: I’d guess Gurriel, he doesn’t rely just on the home run

7:45
GBS42: Would you plug Tyler O’Neill back into a weekly lineup tomorrow with him *maybe* returning during the Cards’ series with TB or stick with Michael Harris? 5×5 roto scoring.

7:46
Jeff Zimmerman: I just read this news and I would not do it. That said, I’m not going into the week with a OF backup and assume O’Neill can be a backup.

7:47
Jeff Zimmerman:

#STLCards manager Oliver Marmol said OF Tyler O’Neill reported enough progress from Fri (3 hits) and Sat (game-winning HR) with his right shoulder while playing for the @memphisredbirds that a return in Tampa might be in play again. Cardinals play the Rays Tues, Wed & Thursday.
5 Jun 2022
7:48
Johnny5Alive: NL only with $100 faab money – how much you going on Luis Garcia and Caleb kilian?

7:48
Jeff Zimmerman: I might go decent after Garcia if I have a void at a position. I might go the same after Kilian if I knew he’d stay up

7:49
The Alou not named Matt: Please bring the following catchers in a very deep league for ROS: Trevino, Fortes, Stubbs, Higgins

7:49
Jeff Zimmerman: Trivino, Higgins, ….. don’t care.

7:49
KCbbq: Is Plesac worth throwing $2 at as a streamer in a 12 team AL only 5×5 using W+QS. Depending on the weekly matchup would likely reserve Blackburn or Kikuchi…..or would you rather throw 2-3 units at Winder and wait for him to come off the IL? (His sore shoulder is similar to last year when they ended up shutting him down.)

7:50
Jeff Zimmerman: Roll with Plesac. He should be streamable against the Central

7:50
KCbbq: Drop Kevin Smith for either Josh Smith, Dylan Moore or Carpenter? If so, how much to bid on them?

7:50
Jeff Zimmerman: No

7:50
Hank: Do you think Strider (ATL) sticks in rotation?  He’s using a 3rd pitch (change up).  Seems to be getting higher pitch counts.  Would like to seem him get through 5th/6th inning.

7:50
Jeff Zimmerman: I do if he stays productive (and healthy).

7:51
DW: Need some speed!! Your thoughts on Duran and Swaggarty??

7:52
Jeff Zimmerman: That should be fine if starting. Just be ready to move on if the playing time isn’t there.

7:53
Nostradamus: Which WW player(s) today do you think are 75% owned by September?

7:54
Jeff Zimmerman: It’ll be several of the injured players and new closers. Who those will be, I have no idea. I play two weeks at a time.

7:54
Percy Miracles: hi Jeff, please rank the following in OBP: Yepez, Naylor, O Gonzalez, L Thomas, J Duran. Thanks

7:54
Jeff Zimmerman: You have them in it, maybe swap Thomas and Duran

7:54
AT in the 613: How much should we bid on Luis Garcia (WAS) in 15-team NFBC?

7:55
Jeff Zimmerman: This comes down to needs.

7:55
Jeff Zimmerman: I think he’s similar to Jonathan Schoop.

7:56
Jeff Zimmerman: How much would you go on Schoop

7:56
Oddball Herrera: Do some of the recent OF (J Duran, Harris, Morel) have a chance of supplanting Suzuki as an upside stash?

7:57
Jeff Zimmerman: No over Suzuki and O Gonzalez might be the top add

7:57
Owen: Lost segura. Flores is available. 5% bid sound right? Or need to go bigger? 15 team NFBC

7:58
Jeff Zimmerman: I’ve been dealing with this. In a 15, I might just go $5. Look around with L Garcia, L Rengifo, Guilmore, and Chavis being options. It’s not the week to pay up for a MI

7:59
RB: 2 of 4: Michael Harris ll, Oscar Gonzalez, Cal Mitchell and/or Swaggerty

7:59
Jeff Zimmerman: Gonzalez and Swaggerty. I know others will disagree

7:59
Timmy two bags: Are you dropping Morton for one of baz, Javier, megill, or E Cabrera in a H2H categories league?

8:00
Jeff Zimmerman: With all those on the wire, I’d just stream that week’s best options.

8:00
Jeff Zimmerman: Go with Javier this week

8:01
Trying to compete: I’m top 60 in an OC for the first time. How do you change your strategy trying to go for the overall this year? Is it as simple as playing the best producing players regardless of stat categories?

8:03
Jeff Zimmerman: Yes to a point, the deal is that you can’t move up much once in the 80% in a category. While you don’t want to give up ground, you have to start aiming for those 80% values. My best team is in the 60th percentile on HR. It’s a time breaker right now.

8:03
Much Appreciated: Thanks for doing this. Wishing you and your family the best. God bless.

8:04
If youre reading this…: Thanks so much!

8:04
Vogelbachs Fork: Thanks for all you do, Jeff

8:04
Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks for the support, I needed something to take my mind off the situation.

8:04
Mike: Expectations for Heaney when he returns? Will there be space in the rotation for him or will they move to a 6 man you think?

8:05
Jeff Zimmerman: I think White will go back to the pen

8:05
KCbbq: Is Jarren Duran worth picking  up in a 12 dream AL only 5×5 H2H keeper league. Concern is he gets sent down when Bradley comes back. How much to throw at him ($100 FAAB to start season). Probably drop Isbel for him.

8:05
Jeff Zimmerman: I’d hold with Isbel

8:05
Guest: Morel or Edward Cabrera more valuable in 18 team points league?  Thank you!

8:05
Jeff Zimmerman: Morel

8:05
Mo: Hi Jeff! How would you rank Adames, Chisholm, and Semien as SS options rest of season in a points format?

8:06
Jeff Zimmerman: Chisholm, Semien, Adames. Adames could move up once he starts hitting.

8:06
Team Linton: Hey Jeff, thanks for doing these. In a 12-team points league, is it okay to drop Yepez for Roansy? Have Mountcastle heating up on the bench and Muncy coming off IL soon

8:06
Jeff Zimmerman: Sure, if you need pitching.

8:06
Armstrong: Should I be dropping Matt Chapman for E Suarez or K Farmer at this point?

8:07
Jeff Zimmerman: That’s a big pile of poo. I guess yes for Suarez

8:07
Greg: Trevor Rogers or Alex Wood ROS?

8:07
Jeff Zimmerman: Wood

8:07
Phil: E. Cabrera or Singer in keeper league

8:07
Jeff Zimmerman: Singer

8:08
james: How about Glenn Otto in a 12 team league?

8:08
Jeff Zimmerman: Too many walks, I like all aspects but them.

8:09
Jeff Zimmerman: I was a huge fan, but no improvement

8:09
Guest 3: Juan Yepez or Josh Naylor ROS? 5 OF OBP

8:09
Jeff Zimmerman: Both. Naylor

8:09
Snits: Eric isnt big on Michael Harris do you think he sticks in CF rest of the year?

8:10
Jeff Zimmerman: I’m not sure. I’m getting Gimenez vides from him

8:10
Ned Yost: Need to add Edward Cabrera in an NFBC 15tm league what’s a bid that gets him 95% of the time I have the hammer 200+ ridiculous?

8:11
Jeff Zimmerman: The Tout Wars bids were up there, but $200 should do it

8:12
Jeff Zimmerman: Look back at some of the other rookie pitcher bids

8:12
Nelson Liriano: Do I keep starting Baez in a 12 team mixed? Other options are weak but they won’t kill my average like he’s been doing. Gavin Lux, for example.

8:13
Jeff Zimmerman: I could see sitting Baez, but I’m not sure Lux is the answer. I listed some other options early (search Garcia).

8:13
Guest: Stick with Rutschman or replace with Kirk?

8:13
Jeff Zimmerman: Kirk

8:13
Fran: Yanks need to find a way to get Carpenter some more ABs, right? At the expense of Hicks?

8:14
Jeff Zimmerman: No, I feel Carp will be off the team in a month

8:14
Johnny Ringo: Jeff wish u and ur  family the best. Think Miranda keeps hitting and stays up?

8:14
Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks and yes if he keeps hitting

8:14
Jim: Trevor Rogers 10 team keeper league. He is $6 next year. Worth the stash or move on?

8:14
Jeff Zimmerman: I’d probably move on depending on the other options.

8:15
Guest: First choice on waiver and need an OF. O. Gonzalez or J. Duran.

8:15
Jeff Zimmerman: Gonzalez IMO

8:15
boog: How would you value torkelson in a redraft league?

8:15
Jeff Zimmerman: Not very high, Jesus Aguilar level

8:16
Dubsin7: Traditional mixed 12 team – which catcher ROS: Kirk, Melendez, or Contreras (atl)?

8:16
Jeff Zimmerman: Must be one catcher and you have them in the order

8:16
Huff: Segura and Freddy peralta drops in 15 team nfbc formats?

8:16
Jeff Zimmerman: Yes. I had to make the Freddy cut and have …

8:17
Jeff Zimmerman: am cutting him in 5 leagues

8:17
Jake: Is Moncada droppable for JD Davis in a 12 team?

8:18
Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t think so. Davis is in a platoon and is getting pinch hit for.

8:18
Jeff Zimmerman: Mocada is droppable but for someone besides Davis

8:18
Guest: kirby roansy or ashby?

8:19
Jeff Zimmerman: Ashby on the Wins

8:19
SporerFan69: Would you just drop Gallo with abandon in a 12 tm 5x5OBP league? Replaced with whatever the flavour of the week is. Like is he a drop for basically anyone at this point?

8:19
Jeff Zimmerman: There is no reason to roster him

8:19
Jeff: I saw that question last week as well about the AL only league that guy was trying to get comps to. I think he forgot to include context last week (player pool, roto vs points etc). This weeks question (although almost the same) did have more context I guess? 🤷🏻‍♂️

8:20
Jeff Zimmerman: I’ll look into the question and compare next week with the exact player pool

8:20
John Hobbs: Gimenez vibes?

8:20
Jeff Zimmerman: I’ve been a fan for years. It’s nice to see him take off

8:21
tom: Votto just got dropped in my 15 team, OBP league…worth an add? big investment?

8:21
Jeff Zimmerman: What? Yes, add now and don’t be shy with the bidding

8:21
Heath: Thoughts on Franchy Cordero? Hitting the ball hard. Results to follow?

8:22
Jeff Zimmerman: I just wish he at more playing time.

8:22
Buff: Deep NL only, hold or try to trade Ranger Suarez?

8:22
Jeff Zimmerman: Hold unless there is an obvious improvement

8:22
SporerFan69: When we talk about faab percentages to bid, are we talking about percentage of original faab bucket  or faab remaining? Thanks Jeff, and my condolences.

8:22
Jeff Zimmerman: Usually original

8:22
Ryan: Do you think C. Holmes gets demoted when Chapman returns?

8:23
Jeff Zimmerman: Yes

8:23
Heath: Matt Swarmer worth a big FAAB bid in a 30 team dynasty?

8:23
Jeff Zimmerman: I don’t know about big, but it might take it

8:23
Bernardo: Curious if your opinion has changed on these three. How would you rank Realmuto, Stephenson, and Rutschman ROS?

8:24
Jeff Zimmerman: JTR, Stephenson, Rutchman

8:24
Buff: Any value to Braxton Garrett in deep NL only?

8:24
Jeff Zimmerman: He’s a must add just to see how he does

8:24
Duh: Any chance Ashcraft is more valuable than Junis?

8:25
Jeff Zimmerman: Yes but the 60%+ GB% has to stick. If not, move on quickly

8:25
SporerFan69: Would you grab a second catcher off the wire in a one catcher 12tm 5×5 obp league if you were rocking Grandal. William Contreras is available, AKirk, MJ Melendez, Danny Jansen, Christian Vazquez
etc

8:26
Jeff Zimmerman: With those options, I’d have no issues streaming the spot

8:26
Nelson: When do u think we see Royce Lewis back?

8:26
Jeff Zimmerman: Concussions are tough to get right. I’m guessing 2 weeks to a month

8:26
Ryan: Hoerner worth a bid in a 12-teamer or PT will be inconsistent?

8:27
Jeff Zimmerman: He’s close to a streamer. That said, he might be worth more to someone needing speed

8:27
Paul: Drop Candelario? Maybe for Urias or Guillorme?

8:28
Jeff Zimmerman: I’m dealing with his situation. I’d move on with those options. In deeper leagues, the options are worse.

8:28
Eric: Strasburg in 12 and 15 leagues…how high you going in faab…

8:29
Jeff Zimmerman: Mins for me, if at all. I want nothing to do with him.

8:29
Tim salmon: Brandon marsh worth a look in deeper mixed leagues? I have a couple open spots due to injuries

8:29
Jeff Zimmerman: Yes, nice balanced stats this year

8:29
Buxton4MVP: Thanks for doing this Jeff. Love your knowledge and opinions. Do I have these in the right order ROS? Greene, Kirby, Edward Cabrera, Stroman, Clevinger?

8:30
Jeff Zimmerman: Kirby, … Stroman, Greene, Clevinger, Cabrera

8:30
Cris: Curious, Are my questions getting through…..not getting any responses for 4 weeks!

8:31
Jeff Zimmerman: This one did, but I bet I only get to 10% of them, don’t do doubles, and try to stick with WW and FAAB questions

8:31
Rachel: Duran stays in the bigs ROS and how many SBs can we expect

8:31
Jeff Zimmerman: Dozen?

8:32
Jeff Zimmerman: Thanks for showing up and that’s it for this week.

8:32
Jeff Zimmerman: Byle





Jeff, one of the authors of the fantasy baseball guide,The Process, writes for RotoGraphs, The Hardball Times, Rotowire, Baseball America, and BaseballHQ. He has been nominated for two SABR Analytics Research Award for Contemporary Analysis and won it in 2013 in tandem with Bill Petti. He has won four FSWA Awards including on for his Mining the News series. He's won Tout Wars three times, LABR twice, and got his first NFBC Main Event win in 2021. Follow him on Twitter @jeffwzimmerman.

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steinbergdmember
1 year ago

HI Jeff Are you still going to be doing your regular waiver wire report? I really liked the format you were using.

Paul Sporermember
1 year ago
Reply to  steinbergd

Jeff was out this week, but I think it’ll be back this week!