Fantasy Baseball Live – March 23, 2025 – 12 Noon ET

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.Jackson Jobe has made the Tigers rotation out of camp. I’ve written about this numerous times to our Patreon members. One of my logic threads is Tarik Skubal only has two more years until free agency.
a.Stat line for 2025 – GS, ERA, Ks
2.Thario Estrada will miss 4 to 8 weeks with a fractured wrist after being hit by a Kumar Rocker fastball.
a.Do you think the Rockies will give Adael Amador a shot?
3.Shane McClanahan was removed from Saturday’s game due to a triceps injury. That’s a tough one, as he was drafted as a top-30 starter (7 to 8th round).
4.Who will be the starting second baseman for the Red Sox to begin the season?
5.Justin Martinez agreed to a 5-year, $18 million contract with the Diamondbacks. He’s been up to 102+ this spring.
a.Is he the closer in Arizona?
6.Julio Urias will be allowed to sign with any MLB team after the All-Star. He’s been suspended twice for domestic violence. Will anyone take a flyer? Would you run out and grab him in a Dynasty League if he’s available?
7.Ryan Weathers had looked promising for the Marlins this spring, but he’ll start the season on the injured list with a forearm strain.
a.If he comes back healthy, what type of season do you think he can have?

Segment 2 – Overreacting to Spring Training stats
1.Rhys Hoskins leads the league in home runs with six. He’s even batting .306.
a.Stat line for 2025: AB, HR, RBI, BA
2.Jackson Chourio posted an odd stat line: 21 for 44 (.477), 6 SB, and 0 HRs.
a.Is there anything to make of the lack of power?
3.Curtis Mead appears to have made the Rays out of camp, while Eloy Jimenez was told he won’t. He led the league with 21 hits, hitting .538 with a home run and a stolen base.
a.Does he get enough at-bats to contribute to a fantasy team?
4.Bo Bichette: 19 for 49 (.388), 4 home run, and 1 SB. He’s in a walk year, but you’ve been a long-time hater.
a.Are you sticking to your position, or do you think he’ll have a solid season?
5.Cody Bellinger has looked good—20 for 47 (.426) with three home runs. Yankee stadium should work for him.
a.Are you buying?
6.Josh Lowe – 18 for 43 (.419), 2 home runs, 7K/6BB
a.Time to get excited?
7.Cam Smith was 13 for 35 (.371) with a home run. He did strikeout 10 times. There’s a lot of love coming out of the Astros camp about Smith.
a.Everyone seems impressed. What about you? 2025 statline: AB, HR, RBI, and BA
8.Spencer Schwellenbach – 18.2 IP, 2.41 ERA, 26K/2BB
a.Is he ready to climb into the elite pitchers? He’s already going as the 31st pitcher off the board?
9.Clay Holmes – 19.1 IP, 0.93 ERA, 23K/9BB
a.Impressive spring. A few too many walks. What are you thinking for 2025?
10.Jack Leiter – 16.2 IP, 15 hits, 19K/9BB, 3.24 ERA
a.Jack Leiter or Kumar Rocker – Who do you want for 2025?

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire


Segment 5 – Closer Report


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