D.J. and Drew complete their position preview series with a look at relievers. In addition to talking reliever strategy (is this the year to punt saves?), they break down the handful of reliable names, all the messy situations, and the possible late-round gems and waiver-wire bargains.

2021 Reliever Preview

Looking for top-notch fantasy baseball analysis covering draft strategy, waiver wire pickups, the latest injury news, or insight on the newest prospect call-up? Rotoworld Baseball Show delivers that and much, much more. Join D.J. Short, Rotoworld’s senior manager of fantasy content, and Eric Samulski as they break down everything you need to know.

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Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) review the most recent news and notes like injuries to Blake Snell and Merrill Kelly and Jordan Walker being demoted. Then they look at Statcast's EV50 stat to see hitters who are making good early-season contact. Are we seeing a breakout for Jordan Westburg or Brenton Doyle? Is Oneil Cruz at risk of a demotion? Is Starling Marte finally healthy? Plus, how long can people keep believing in Ceddanne Rafaela and Evan Carter?

Jordan Walker Demoted, Blake Snell Injured + Early Exit Velocity Standouts

April 22: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down this weekend’s news and top waiver adds. Can you hold onto Francisco Alvarez in all leagues? How worried should you be about Merrill Kelly and Cristian Javier? Why you should believe in Luis Garcia Jr. and Bryan De La Cruz and why it may be time to be concerned about Aaron Nola, Nick Castellanos and more.

Francisco Alvarez Headlines Key Injuries + Top Waiver Wire Adds

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the latest news in baseball, including the promotions of Jack Leiter and Andy Pages and the injuries to Ozzie Albies, Yu Darvish, and Seiya Suzuki. Then they discuss the pitchers who have seen the biggest gains or losses in strikeout rate. Are we seeing breakouts for Reid Detmers and MacKenzie Gore? Should Ryan Weathers be rostered everywhere? Is it time to panic with Kevin Gausman and Aaron Nola? Could Alexis Diaz lose his grasp on the closer's gig in Cincinnati and much more.

Jack Leiter Headlines Top Call Ups + Pitcher Whiff Rate Trends

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) break down the most recent news and transactions, including Bobby Miller, Carlos Correa, and Jake Burger headed to the IL with Justin Verlander and Jameson Taillon returning. They also break down some of Yahoo formats' most added/dropped players. Is it time to add Michael Busch and Brandon Marsh in more formats? Why didn't MacKenzie Gore rostered more widely? Is it time to move on from Jose Leclerc and Tanner Scott? They discuss all that and more.

Justin Verlander Nears Return + Popular Waiver Wire Adds/Drops

Eric Samulski @SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) look at some early plate discipline improvements and struggles. Is it time to be worried about Nolan Arenado or Thairo Estrada? Did we have unrealistic expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Where has Corbin Carroll's power gone? Is now also a good time to acquire Jonathan India or Evan Carter? Are Jazz Chisholm and Jose Siri in for breakout seasons? Plus, they break down what to expect from Jackson Holliday now that he's up with the Orioles and discuss more breaking news.

2021 Reliever Preview

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