Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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1.
Gerrit Cole
SP - NYY
There are really no words for what Cole was able to do last year. He built on the massive gains he made from his first year with the Astros and lowered his ERA, WHIP, and walk rate to miniscule levels while totaling an outrageous 326 strikeouts. He'll move to the Yankees now, which is a mild downgrade given that the Yankees may slightly limit his innings in light of their long-term investment in Cole and their bullpen, and the opposing offenses and ballparks in the AL East compared to the AL West. But Cole's fastball and slider are beyond elite, and he should be the top pitcher taken in fantasy drafts.
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Jacob deGrom
SP - NYM
After winning his second consecutive Cy Young Award, deGrom has an obvious case to be the top pitcher taken in the game. Back-to-back season with a sub-2.50 ERA and sub-1.00 WHIP with at least 200 strikeouts makes deGrom perhaps the safest pitcher in the game, especially after three straight seasons of at least 200 innings pitched. The bugaboo for deGrom is his lack of wins - just 21 over the last two seasons despite historic numbers. But with the improved Mets bullpen, there's every reason to think deGrom can get back to the 15-win total he put up in 2017. It's him or Gerrit Cole for the top pitcher off the board and you can't go wrong.
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Max Scherzer
SP - WSH
Scherzer struggled a bit through the first month of the season, but went on a patented run in May and June that made him look like the Scherzer of old. Unfortunately, a back injury largely derailed his second half, as he was limited to just over 20 innings over July and August. Scherzer is entering his age-36 season and is a max effort pitcher, so the fact that we finally saw a bit of a breakdown (Scherzer has reached at least 200 innings in his six previous seasons) is concerning. But his numbers are still elite and he should be taken as one of the first pitchers off the board despite the back scare.
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Justin Verlander
SP - HOU
Verlander had groin surgery which will sideline him for several weeks. But given the postponement of the season, it seems unlikely to threaten Verlander's availability for Opening Day, whenever that may be. Although surgery is never a good sign, in the end, it's better for Verlander that he could get this out of the way now rather than have it linger. For now, keep him high on your draft boards.
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Walker Buehler
SP - LAD
A 5.22 ERA in April scared fantasy owners, but Buehler quickly recovered from the Dodgers' ill-planned "ease into the year" plan. He looked precisely like the pitcher his fantasy owners had hoped for after that, ending the year with a 3.26 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with a 29.2% strikeout rate. His meager five percent walk rate was one of the best in the league, and with an incredibly strong offense behind him once again, Buehler should excel in all four of the starting pitching categories in 2020. Have no concerns.
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Jack Flaherty
SP - STL
If ever there were a tale of two halves, it was Flaherty's 2019 season. A 4.64 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP in the first half, followed by a preposterous 0.91 ERA and 0.71 WHIP in the second half. His strikeout rate jumped, his walk rate dropped, and he saw a gain of almost a mile per hour on his fastball. The real Flaherty likely lies somewhere in between his first and second halves, but that should be a top-10 pitcher in 2020.
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Shane Bieber
SP - CLE
Bieber was simply fantastic in 2019 and gave you everything you want from a stud pitcher. He was second in the league innings, had a 3.28 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP, and was top-10 in strikeout and walk rates. He gave up his fair share of home runs but, overall, there are next to no complaint about Bieber. Draft him with confidence as a low-end ace.
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Stephen Strasburg
SP - WSH
Strasburg reached the 200-inning plateau for the second time in his career, and set a career high in wins with 18. Other than staying completely healthy, however, his numbers looked pretty much as they always have - just below the truly elite pitchers, but worthy of coming from your ace. Don't be sucked in by his magical postseason (1.98 ERA, 0.94 WHIP). Draft Strasburg as a top-10 pitcher, but expect his usual low-3.00 ERA and solid all around numbers.
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Mike Clevinger
SP - CLE
Clevinger sustained a partial medial meniscus tear in his left knee on February 14th and underwent surgery. Although his 6-8 week timetable made it highly unlikely that he'd be back for Opening Day, the postponement of the season means that Clevinger should be ready to go when the bell rings. That should make him a top-12 pitcher at worst.
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Clayton Kershaw
SP - LAD
Peak Kershaw may be gone, but the version that remains is pretty darn good himself. Kershaw passed 175 innings pitched for the first time since 2015 despite starting the season on the IL, and although his ERA crept above 3.00 for the first time since 2008, his overall numbers remain elite. With strong win potential always present, Kershaw is a fine second starter on your staff. But his days of carrying a fantasy team are behind him.
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Blake Snell
SP - TB
Snell's subpar season was limited to just 107 innings after he underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery. Although owners might want to shy away after last year, there were plenty of encouraging signs. His FIP and xFIP were roughly a run lower than his ERA, his 33.3% strikeout rate was actually an improvement on his breakout year, and batters continued to make incredibly weak contact. If healthy, he should return to dominance.
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Charlie Morton
SP - TB
Morton only got better after leaving the Astros, setting career bests in innings pitched, ERA, WHIP, and strikeout percentage. Batters simply don't hit his curveball, which he throws more than a third of the time, and his fastball is nearly equally as effective. In a dynasty or keeper format, things may be different, as Morton speaks of retirement often. For this year, however, there is zero reason for concern.
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Luis Castillo
SP - CIN
Regression just never really hit for Castillo last year, despite a walk rate of 10.1%, fourth-worst in the league among qualified pitchers. There's no doubting Castillo's stuff, particularly his devastating changeup, and the Reds should be more competitive than they have been in years. But he simply has to cut down on the free passes if he wants to build on his breakout 2019. There's every reason to think he will as he continue to grow as a pitcher, and should make a reliable second fantasy starter.
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14.
Patrick Corbin
SP - WSH
Corbin largely followed up on his breakout 2018 season with the Nationals last year, again reaching the 200-inning plateau and pitching to a low-3.00 ERA. He continued to lean heavily on his outstanding slider, against which batters hit just .158. His walk rate and strikeout rate rose and fell just a tad from his peak, a trend that fantasy owners can expect to continue. But Corbin's baseline is excellent and even with further slow decline in skills, he should be an outstanding starter for a fantasy rotation.
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Chris Paddack
SP - SD
Paddack earned his "biggest spring training breakout" award with an outstanding season, albeit one capped with an innings limit. The reins should be taken off a bit this year, which should allow Paddack to remain in a groove and build on his outstanding 2019 numbers. His fastball and changeup are simpy elite, and if he can continue to refine his curveball, he could develop into a true fantasy ace.
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Lucas Giolito
SP - CWS
Giolito earned every bit of his breakout season, putting up an ERA that we nearly identical to his FIP and xFIP and a major gain in control. Most impressive for Giolito was his ability to limit contact on pitches in the strike zone - just 77.3%, second best in MLB behind Gerrit Cole. His raw stuff is elite, and another fantastic season should follow in 2020.
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Josh Hader
RP - MIL
Hader throws his fastball about 83 percent of the time and batters just can't hit it. They bat .167 against with a miniscule .275 wOBA and there's just no reason to expect that to change. Thus, his nearly 50 percent strikeout rate is likely here to stay, and that makes Hader the top reliever to draft in fantasy, even if his occasional multi-inning role means he won't get every save chance.
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Zack Greinke
SP - HOU
Greinke didn't see the patented Astros bump after a mid-season trade, as his overall numbers actually declined a bit after his move from the Diamondbacks. His ERA and WHIP remain outstanding, but his strikeout rate continues to decline, such that it now actively does not help fantasy owners. Still, he's nearly a lock for 200 innings, plenty of wins, and solid peripherals, making him a fine addition to any fantasy staff. But with his advancing age, don't bank on him necessarily being a top-20 pitcher.
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Aaron Nola
SP - PHI
Nola simply wasn't very good in 2019. His control took a major step back and batters consistently made better contact against him, particularly against his fastball. Whether it was an aberration for the youngster after two years of major growth, or whether perhaps Nola isn't as good as previously thought, is an open question. But given how drastically his control dipped, fantasy owners would be wise to give Nola somewhat of a pass for his 2019. He can't be drafted as an ace, but as a second starter? Go for it.
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20.
Yu Darvish
SP - CHC
Darvish's season was a tale of two halves. He was utterly unplayable to begin the season, tallying a 1.56 WHIP through May and walking roughly six batters per nine innings. But Darvish pulled out of it and then some, walking only seven batters over his final 14 starts, during which he had a 2.95 ERA and 0.83 WHIP. Can you fully trust Darvish? Probably not? But should you expect him to pitch closer to his second half than his first? For sure.
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Kirby Yates
RP - SD
Yate led the league in saves last year with 41, and continued to lower his already impressive ERA and WHIP. He has an elite strikeout rate and is outstanding at limiting home runs, which is everything you want in a closer. Josh Hader should be the first reliever taken but Yates should be a close second.
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22.
Tyler Glasnow
SP - TB
Glasnow was limited to just 60 innings in 2019, but they were pretty glorious ones! His control, which had plagued him since coming to the majors, improved significantly, and his WHIP dropped to an impressive 0.89. He should be fully recovered from his forearm injury heading into the season and has the raw stuff to be a fantasy ace if he can avoid injury. There's risk with Glasnow, but it is worth taking.
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Jose Berrios
SP - MIN
Berrios reached 200 innings but didn't really take the step forward that most fantasy owners had hoped for. His strikeout rate dropped, his WHIP increased, and batters made better contact. Still, Berrios was a pitcher who fantasy owners could start each and every time out, contributed well in wins, and rarely walked batters. When you add it all up, Berrios remains a starter that fantasy owners should covet, but perhaps temper expectations until he shows that he's ready to take that next step.
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24.
Trevor Bauer
SP - CIN
Bauer may be one of the most talented pitchers in baseball, but he has exactly one season with an ERA below 4.18, a WHIP below 1.25, or more than 12 wins. Even on an improved Cincinnati team, there's little reason to expect him to do much better than those numbers. Bauer will give you innings and plenty of strikeouts, but fantasy owners would do well to largely forget 2018, and draft him with closer to a 4.00 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in mind.
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Corey Kluber
SP - TEX
Kluber showed some skills decline in 2018, but nothing could have prepared fantasy owners for the disaster that was 2019. He got off to a terrible start before a broken forearm ended his season. Now with the Rangers, Kluber will get a fresh start and look to rebuild some of his real and fantasy value. Throw out the 5.80 ERA and 1.65 WHIP from last year - Kluber hasn't declined to that extent. Expect him to provide very solid, albeit not pristine, numbers, if he can stay healthy.
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Roberto Osuna
RP - HOU
Osuna may not be quite the pitcher he was in his absolute prime, but he's not far off. He has yet to have a season in the majors with a WHIP above 1.00, and his strikeout rate has rebounded to above-average, if not elite, levels. He has immense job security on an excellent team and should once again provide all the numbers you could want from a closer. Draft him with confidence.
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Sonny Gray
SP - CIN
Gray talked about how he didn't like how the Yankees had forced him to use his slider and that he expected better results in 2019. Boy, did he get them with the Reds. His slider and curveball went from very good to great in 2019, and along with it improved all of his numbers. Armed now with a top-notch strikeout rate and peripherals that finally match his raw stuff, Gray should be drafted with confidence in 2020 as a reliable fantasy starter.
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28.
Brandon Woodruff
SP - MIL
Woodruff earned his breakout 2019, relying on his elite fastball to limit hard contact and avoid big innings. His solid control allows him to keep the line moving, and the Brewers' strong lineup adds to his win potential. Although he missed a large chunk of the season due to injury, he should be ready to lead the Brewers rotation this year, and can and should be drafted as a strong second-tier starter.
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29.
Liam Hendriks
RP - OAK
If Hendriks' 2019 performance doesn't convince you to wait on closers, nothing will. An afterthought in drafts pitching behind Blake Treinen, Hendriks not only took the closer's role for the A's but also developed into one of the best relievers in the game. A velocity bump made his fastball nearly unhittable and he rarely gave up home runs. He'll be given the chance to repeat his performance, but whether he can is an entirely open question.
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30.
Aroldis Chapman
RP - NYY
It was announced that Chapman tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, July 11th. With less than two weeks left until the regular season, it seems unlikely that he'll begin the year on the active roster. With that said, it remains unclear exactly how long he'll miss and given Chapman's potential, he shouldn't slip beyond the top 10 closers in drafts.
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Brad Hand
RP - CLE
Hand didn't have a bad year by any means, but there were two major areas of decline. The first was a cratering of his ground ball rate, and the second was that batters simply hit his fastball much, much better than in previous years. Hand is a reliever, which means volatility, and his strikeout rate remains well above-average. But with just a club option left on his deal, he could be a candidate to be dealt if the Indians struggle out of the gate.
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32.
Kenley Jansen
RP - LAD
Jansen finally reported to camp on Sunday, July 12, and revealed that he was delayed because he had tested positive for COVID-19. Dave Roberts stated that he expected Jansen to be ready for the regular season, which means he can be drafted as a top-10 closer.
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33.
Lance Lynn
SP - TEX
Lynn was truly phenomenal last season, turning his velocity gains into both an increase in strikeout rate and a massive drop in walk rate. Everything Lynn did in 2019 was backed up by his underlying metrics, so there's plenty of reason for optimism in 2020. But it's fair to consider how out of character Lynn's year was, an add just a wee bit of caution to your projections.
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34.
Taylor Rogers
RP - MIN
Rogers didn't have the Twins' closer role at the outset of the season, but he proved himself as Minnesota's best reliever pretty quickly. He built on his strong gains in 2018, further upping his strikeout rate and lowering his walk rate. He likely won't see all of the save chances this year for the Twins, but he should lead the way in opportunities. That, along with his strong overall numbers, makes him a reliever to target in fantasy.
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35.
Edwin Diaz
RP - NYM
Diaz's season was an unmitigated disaster. While his strikeout rate remained strong, his ERA ballooned to 5.59, his home run rate rose to comical levels, and his control waned. By the end of the season, he had ceded save opportunities to Seth Lugo and was relegated to mopup duty. Diaz's slider went from being unhittable in 2018 (.129 BAA) to getting crushed in 2019 (.297 BAA). He'll enter 2020 as the closer for the Mets, and reliever volatility is well-known, so don't be surprised to see Diaz rebound big-time in 2020. But just don't go into your season banking on it.
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Mike Soroka
SP - ATL
Soroka wasn't even necessarily supposed to begin 2019 in the Braves rotation but quickly developed into an ace. Although there's little reason to knock his year, his 7.32/9 strikeout rate ranked 49th out of 61 qualified starters. With an xFIP more than a run higher than his 2.68 ERA, there's every reason to expect regression. Still, there's room Soroka to continue to be an excellent fantasy option despite a step back, so don't avoid him during your draft.
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37.
Ken Giles
RP - TOR
Giles may have had the quietest 1.87 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in the history of baseball. Add to that a a 14.09/9 strikeout rate and Giles was one of the best relievers in baseball in 2019. He'll be a free agent after this year so it seems unlikely he holds down the closer's role in Toronto all year. But he'll certainly help your overall numbers in the first half of the season at least.
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38.
Carlos Carrasco
SP,RP - CLE
Carrasco was already dealing with plenty of question marks after losing much of last season to leukemia, and now has been diagnosed with a mild hip flexor. He's day-to-day but it's obviously not the start to the spring that Carrasco owners were hoping for. Continue to monitor his progress but he avoids setbacks, he represents a fairly steep bargain in fantasy drafts, given his past performance and the fact that last year can largely be written off to his illness.
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Zack Wheeler
SP - PHI
Wheeler's numbers declined from his breakout 2018 season but, overall, there were plenty of gains. He upped his strikeout rate and velocity, cut his walk rate, and set a career high in innings. Now with the Phillies, he'll see a downgrade in park, but because he's been able to avoid home runs over the last two seasons, the move should not have too much of an impact. Wheeler probably won't develop into a fantasy ace, but he's, at worst, a strong third fantasy starter.
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40.
Frankie Montas
SP - OAK
Montas was one of the best starters in baseball until his season ended prematurely thanks to a PED suspension. Before then, he had used added velocity and improved control to lower is ERA to 2.63 and tally nine wins in just 16 starts. There's always a question of how a player coming off a PED suspension will perform the following year but, for the most part, they are often able to maintain much of their performance. Draft Montas expecting solid overall numbers, though expect an ERA in the 3.00s, rather than the 2.00s.
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Hyun Jin Ryu
SP - TOR
When healthy, Ryu has quietly been one of the best pitchers in baseball since his 2013 debut. But his preposterous year last season was surprising even for him. Ryu had the lowest BABIP-allowed on groundballs (just .162) of any pitcher in baseball in 2019, which led to just a 1.01 WHIP. Now in Toronto, that number is sure to rise precipitously and obviously have a negative impact on Ryu's 2020 numbers. That impact has been baked into Ryu's ADP at this point, so you won't have to buy him at his 2019 numbers. Just be prepared for regression.
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42.
Madison Bumgarner
SP - ARI
Bumgarner's ERA approached 4.00 last year, but he stayed healthy all year and saw a velocity bump after two injury-plagued years. The move to Arizona is a downgrade considering the park change, but it's not quite as drastic as it would have been without the humidor. Still, Bumgarner's numbers were significantly worse away from Oracle Park last year (2.93 ERA at home, 5.29 away), so it's fair to exercise caution with Bumgarner. But, so long as you recognize him for what he is at this point in his career, he'll likely give you what you expect.
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43.
Zac Gallen
SP - ARI
Gallen was so absurdly dominant in Triple-A in 2019 that his MLB performance, while highly impressive, felt slightly disappointing. But his fastball, curveball, and changeup were all plus pitches in the majors, and there's every reason to expect him to continue to grow as a pitcher. There's somehow some question mark around his rotation spot, but cream usually rises to the top, and he should not only be one of the Diamondbacks' five starters, but he should excel. Expect excellent overall numbers and draft him accordingly.
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44.
Kyle Hendricks
SP - CHC
Hendricks can be dominant at times, but his lack of overpowering raw stuff means he has to be pinpoint with his control. When he's on, he can be unhittable, like when he led the league in getting hitters to swing at pitches outside the zone in the second half last year. But in the end, you know what Hendricks is going to give you. A sub-3.50 ERA, a sub-1.20 WHIP, and mediocre strikeout numbers. There's plenty of room for that on a fantasy team. But don't bank on much upside.
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45.
Raisel Iglesias
RP - CIN
Iglesias walked fewer and struck out more batters than ever, winding up with 34 saves last year. And yet it always felt like he was on the precipice of losing his job as the closer, particularly in light of his whopping 12 losses. Iglesias is still under control for two more seasons and, so long as he can continue to pitch relatively effectively, should be able to hold down the ninth-inning job in 2020. But there should be at least some trepidation among fantasy owners in light of his ups and downs last year.
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46.
Craig Kimbrel
RP - CHC
Kimbrel waited to sign until months into the season, and the results weren't pretty. He battled injury and was entirely ineffective, pitching to an 8.10 ERA and walking more than five batters per nine innings. Whether the complete lack of control was a continuing trend or just due to rust/injuries. But, either way, the price on Kimbrel should be the cheapest in years, and if you're waiting on saves, he's as good an option to take a chance on as anyone.
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47.
Eduardo Rodriguez
SP - BOS
Rodriguez has tested positive for COVID-19, and Ron Roenicke has admitted that it's unlikely the Red Sox will have him ready for Opening Day. He's reportedly asymptomatic, however, which hopefully means he'll be able to have two positive tests and return to the team sometime after the first few days.
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48.
Dinelson Lamet
SP - SD
Lamet is a popular breakout candidate this year, after he returned from Tommy John surgery to throw 73 innings of solid baseball last year. Lamet is still much more potential than numbers - he hasn't dominated a level above A-ball and has questionable control. But his raw stuff, particularly his slider and curveball, are impressive, and he can miss bats with the best of them. They'll be no discount for Lamet this year, but if you're looking for upside, he's worth the gamble.
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49.
Matthew Boyd
SP - DET
Armed with a devastating slider into which he leaned heavily, Boyd had an impressive opening to his season, putting up gaudy strikeout numbers with impressive overall stats. Unfortunately, his ERA rose from 3.87 in the first half to 5.51 in the second half, with his WHIP coming along for the ride. An awful .318 BABIP on groundballs didn't help, but that number isn't all that surprising given the defense behind him. With almost no win potential, Boyd is more of a back-end-of-the-rotation fantasy starter.
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50.
Shohei Ohtani
DH,SP - LAA
Ohtani didn't pitch at all in 2019 and likely won't do so until mid-May in 2020. But his bat looked just fine last year, proving that his 2018 skills he showed as a hitter were not a fluke. He'll likely settle back into a part-time DH role with the Angels, and if you can choose to deploy him as both a pitcher and a hitter in any given week, Ohtani should provide immense value as a fantasy player. Even if not, he should contribute on either end of the spectrum, so draft him with a high degree of confidence.
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51.
Nick Anderson
RP - TB
Anderson was exceptional with the Rays, though Emilio Pagan got the vast majority of the save chances. With Pagan now out of the way, Anderson may have the chance to lead a committee of Diego Castillo and Jose Alvarado. Even if he doesn't get the majority of the save chances, if Anderson pitches like he did with the Rays last year (52.6% strikeout rate), he'll be worth owning no matter what.
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52.
James Paxton
SP - NYY
Paxton will be out until at least early May (and likely longer) after undergoing a microscopic lumbar discectomy with removal of a peridiscal cyst in early February. Although his talent is undeniable, this is yet another in a long list of injuries for Paxton, who has eight injured list stints since the beginning of the 2014 season. While early May is the front end of the three to four month timetable, expect Paxton's absence to last until at least June and possibly longer if he has any setbacks.
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53.
Robbie Ray
SP - ARI
While the overall numbers fluctuate, Ray is largely the same guy he's always been. He's going to amass a ton of strikeouts and he's going to hand out free passes like a doctor handing out lollipops. It is just impossible to rely on a starter who can't top 175 innings or keep his WHIP below 1.33. Ray is certainly rosterable but close your eyes when he's pitching.
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54.
Max Fried
SP - ATL
Fried's 2019 was positive, but his 4.02 ERA and 1.33 WHIP left a lot to be desired. His 17 wins and solid strikeout rate masked some of the issues, but he certainly doesn't look like a pitcher ready to jump into the upper echelon. Still, Fried's FIP and xFIP were lower than his ERA, and his expected stats showed he had some bad luck. Put it all together and Fried's a decent option with upside, but not one who you should expect to lead your fantasy rotation in 2020.
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55.
Brandon Workman
RP - BOS
Workman was never the guy for the Red Sox . . . until one day he just was. When he finally locked down the closer's role, he was fantastic, striking out batters at will and pitching to a 1.88 ERA. His WHIP hovered near 1.00 despite the fact that he walked more than 5.5 batters per nine innings, a feat which he's unlikely to duplicate. In short, while Workman will close for the Red Sox, he'll need to improve his control in order to hold the job for the whole year.
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56.
Mike Minor
SP - TEX
The Rangers pushed Minor to reach 200 strikeouts and, although his 3.59 ERA shows he surpassed expectations, there was really fairly little to get excited about. Minor's FIP and xFIP were substantially higher than his ERA, his WHIP was mediocre, and his strikeout rate hardly impressed. He's a pitcher you draft to solidify the back end of your rotation, but nothing more.
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57.
Jesus Luzardo
RP - OAK
Luzardo has tested positive for COVID-19, though there have been few details as to his reported symptoms (or lack thereof). A prime breakout candidate, especially given the delay and the lack of an innings limit, Luzardo's fantasy stock is now in a bit of a grey area. Monitor the reports but be prepared to knock him down a few pegs in your draft absent positive reports on his health.
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58.
Kenta Maeda
SP,RP - MIN
Maeda should be the rare pitcher who benefits from a move to the American League. The Dodgers have moved him back and forth from the bullpen to the starting rotation to manipulate his innings and avoid paying him bonuses for years. Now, he should stick in the Twins' rotation, and approach the 175 innings he threw in 2016. Given that he had the highest swinging strike rate (14.6%) and chase rate (34.8%) of his career last year and will be moving to a division that saw three of the other four teams rank in the bottom seven in runs scored in 2019, consider the needle on Maeda moving up.
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59.
Hector Neris
RP - PHI
Neris tested positive for COVID-19 but is back in camp and looks good to go for the regular season. He morphed into a reliable option in the ninth inning for the Phillies last year, and should be so again assuming his health permits.
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60.
Lance McCullers Jr.
SP - HOU
McCullers missed all of 2019 after undergoing Tommy John surgery but he should be ready to go this year. His devastating curveball keeps hitters off balance, and his ability to mix pitches is elite. There's risk from the injury and he may be rusty, but McCullers offers rare upside. He'll likely be on an innings limit this year, but that shouldn't come into play with the postponement of the season.
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61.
Alex Colome
RP - CWS
Few expected Colome to hold the closer role for the White Sox all season, but he did, totaling 30 saves in the process. His numbers were solid, though his FIP and xFIP were significantly higher than his ERA. The White Sox have big plans for the season so, if they're in contention, don't be surprised if they make a move for a more established reliever. But, in the meantime, Colome should provide plenty of saves in the first half of the season.
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62.
Sean Doolittle
RP - WSH
Doolittle should likely close for the Nationals again in 2020, though Daniel Hudson's emergence in the late- and post-season last year could throw a wrench in Davey Martinez's plans. More concerning is Doolittle's dip in performance, as his ERA and WHIP were by far the worst of his career. A free agent next year, Doolittle's job security should be minimal, so don't target him as a closer in your fantasy drafts.
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63.
German Marquez
SP - COL
Although Marquez seemed like the rare pitcher who could conquer Coors Field, 2019 showed otherwise. Marquez pitched to a 3.67 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP on the road, but a 6.26 ERA and 1.55 WHIP at home. Can he overcome the thin air this year? It's possible, but history is littered with pitchers who managed to buck the trend for one year only to fail to do so again. Marquez has the skill, but his home park make it seem unlikely he can provide quality value.
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64.
Archie Bradley
RP - ARI
Once Greg Holland opened the door for Bradley to take over as the closer, Bradley tiptoed through the opening. Although he held down the role and put up save totals, it wasn't pretty, as he walked about 4.5 batters per nine innings. That's a dangerous recipe for a closer, particularly when the front office hasn't seemed particularly motivated to turn over the role to him. But, entering 2020, the closer's role is Bradley's, and if he can find his control from 2017-2018, he should have success.
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65.
Julio Urias
SP,RP - LAD
Urias will begin the year in the Dodgers rotation, so the biggest hurdle to him having major fantasy value this year has been cleared. His ability to miss bats is elite and although he's struggled with control a bit in the majors, he has all the tools to succeed. There's plenty of upside, so if you have a solid base for your pitching staff, don't hesitate to pull the trigger a little early.
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66.
Andrew Heaney
SP - LAA
Heaney's 14.2% swinging strike rate was elite last year. But, as usual, he just couldn't put it all together. There's a monster somewhere inside Heaney - a 3.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 200 strikeout season lurks within. But it's still a mystery as to whether fantasy owners will ever see it. Draft him for his potential and hope to see it this year, but don't bank on the production.
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67.
Jake Odorizzi
SP - MIN
Odorizzi just refused to fail last year, and he was a reliable pitcher all year long. His continued gains in strikeouts and drop in walks, to go along with his 15 wins, led to a remarkably profitable season. But his xFIP remained at 4.33 and Odorizzi just never felt quite like a pitcher who was going to dominate every time out. Fortunately, you don't have to pay for his 2019 numbers given his ADP, so draft him at his price without much worry.
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68.
Hansel Robles
RP - LAA
The regression never came for Robles last year, as he somehow managed to avoid walks despite struggling with them his entire career. He'll enter the year as the Angels' closer but it's a big gamble to think lightning will strike twice with such a mercurial pitcher. The safer bet is that Robles' walk and home run rates will return to his career levels, making him a closer unlikely to hold his job all year.
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69.
Sean Manaea
SP - OAK
After various delays, Manaea made a successful return from shoulder surgery, winning four of his five starts and pitching to a sterling 1.21 ERA and 0.78 WHIP with solid strikeout numbers. The sample is too small to know if Manaea really took a step forward, particularly given his significantly higher FIP and xFIP. But it should give fantasy owners confidence that Manaea can contribute all year long to a fantasy rotation.
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70.
Joe Musgrove
SP - PIT
Musgrove started out the season hot but cratered in May, pitching to an 8.10 ERA in the month. His overall numbers (4.44 ERA, 1.22 WHIP) won't blow you away, but Musgrove saw major velocity gains on his fastball and cutter over the second half of the season. Wins will always be an issue but if he can continue to build on his velocity increases, he could find his way into being a back-end starter for your fantasy team.
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71.
Masahiro Tanaka
SP - NYY
Tanaka had a bizarre year. On the negative side, his ERA soared to 4.45 and his WHIP and strikeout rate went to a career worst 1.24 and 7.37/9, respectively. Yet he slightly lowered his walk rate from the past two years, cut his HR/FB rate, and got batters to swing at pitches outside the zone more than almost any other pitcher in the second half of the season. At this point in his career, given his home park, there's little optimism that Tanaka can ever develop into the ace he appeared to be during his debut. Draft him as a back-end-of-the-rotation starter in deeper leagues but nothing more.
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72.
Joe Jimenez
RP - DET
Although Jimenez's numbers weren't pretty in 2019, he actually performed fairly well once the Tigers turned over the closer role to him. He'll never be a top-tier closer, particularly given that Detroit is unlikely to compete, but considering he's under team control for several more seasons, he should be given every chance to hold the job all year.
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73.
Mike Foltynewicz
SP - ATL
Foltynewicz was on nearly everyone's bust list, and his awful return from an injury only confirmed everyone's intuitions. But he really turned it on in the latter half of the season, pitching to a 2.65 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in the second half. No, he might not be the 2018 version of himself this year, but he certainly has more to offer than his overall 2019 numbers.
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74.
Luke Weaver
SP - ARI
Weaver was having an excellent 2019 season before forearm tightness essentially ended his season. He opted to rehab it, which immediately places a cloud over his 2020 outlook given the uncertainty that comes along with such an injury. His best case scenario likely includes some sort of innings limit with solid, but perhaps not league-winning numbers. That's a pitcher to take in the mid-teens rounds and hope everything falls in place.
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75.
Will Smith
RP - ATL
Smith tested positive for COVID-19 and has not been at Braves camp yet as of mid-July. When healthy, he'll be the prime handcuff for Mark Melancon, but with a shortened season and with his health concerns, there's little reason to draft him at the moment.
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76.
Jose Leclerc
RP - TEX
The Rangers signed Leclerc to be their closer but he just absolutely refused to hold down the job in 2019. Bouts of ineffectiveness were followed by dominant stretches in mop-up duty, which were again followed by failures in the ninth inning. Above everything else, Leclerc has to again get his walks below four per nine innings as he did in 2018. Absent that, even though he'll begin the year as the Rangers' closer, he'll unlikely end it that way.
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77.
Carlos Martinez
RP - STL
Martinez's shoulder weakness pushed him to the bullpen, where he eventually successfully took over for Jordan Hicks as the closer for the Cardinals. His 2020 role remains in flux, as it appears he'll be given an opportunity to win back the starting role he so covets, but his success is far from assured. Martinez should provide value in the rotation or the bullpen, so given that you won't need to spend much draft capital to get him anyway, don't shy away.
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78.
Marcus Stroman
SP - NYM
Stroman had an excellent 2019 season, though he struggled somewhat after his trade to the Mets. The one thing missing, however, finally arrived, as his strikeout rate popped to over one per inning when he got to New York. After spending all offseason strengthening his core and now in a contract year, Stroman should be in a position to provide plenty of value pitching with a full year in the National League.
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79.
Caleb Smith
SP - MIA
Smith really fell apart over the second half of the season, as his ERA was almost two runs higher than in his first half. His overall numbers seem pedestrian, but his strikeout rate and improving control offer upside. If he can control his home runs allowed, he should be able to provide enough value to warrant placement on a fantasy staff.
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80.
Mark Melancon
RP - ATL
Despite Melancon plainly not being the best reliever on his team, he'll likely enter the 2020 season as the Braves' closer. Melancon still has decent control, but the days of being a lockdown option are long gone. Draft him as a back-end closer, and understand that Will Smith will be looking over his shoulder all year.
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81.
Keone Kela
RP - PIT
As of July 11th, Kela has not reported to camp. It's unclear if he is dealing with COVID-19 or when he is planning to report, if at all. Kela is an above-average major league reliever and will start the year as the Pittsburgh closer if healthy. But for now, drop him down your draft board a few spots.
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82.
Ian Kennedy
RP - KC
Kennedy was an afterthought on draft day last year, but a run of save chances in the middle of the summer boosted him to 30 saves. His peripherals didn't hurt fantasy owners and his strikeout numbers were solid, making Kennedy the poster child for the "wait on saves" crowd. In the final year of his deal, he'll again open as the closer for the Royals, but his chances of being dealt mid-season are extremely high. Draft him, of course, but don't bank on much more than 15 saves or so.
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83.
Dallas Keuchel
SP - CWS
Keuchel moves from the Braves to the White Sox, which, on the surface, seems like a negative move given the change in league and home park. But, he'll be paired with Yasmani Grandal, one of the best framing catchers in all of baseball, and that's a huge boon to a pitcher like Keuchel who relies on movement and called strikes as much as any pitcher. In addition, other than the Twins, the lineups in the AL Central are hardly imposing. Keuchel is more of a matchup-based starter at this point in his career anyway, and fantasy owners should still be able to pick and choose when to deploy him.
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84.
Mitch Keller
SP - PIT
Keller's time in the majors last year was . . . sub-optimal, to say the least. Other than his elite strikeout rate, pretty much nothing went right for the youngster in his brief time with the Pirates. But when your FIP is FOUR runs lower than your ERA, chances are pretty good you're due for a rebound. Keller has an excellent fastball with an above-average slider and a decent curveball, more than enough to succeed in getting major league hitters out. If he can manage to limit his awful first innings of games with more consistency, he could provide plenty of value.
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85.
Jon Gray
SP - COL
It would be interesting to see what Gray could do on a team other than the Rockies, but at least we pretty much know what he'll do in Colorado. Pitch to around a 4.00-4.50 ERA, have a WHIP in the 1.35 range, and strike out a batter per inning. Forget about the magical growth we keep waiting for. Draft him at this numbers, which work in an NL-only or deeper mixed league.
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86.
Giovanny Gallegos
RP - STL
There's no denying Gallegos' talent, and if he gets the job as the Cardinals' closer, he has the legitimate upside to be a top-five closer if everything goes right. Unfortunately, we're a long way away from there, as the St. Louis bullpen situation is a giant question mark at the moment given Carlos Martinez and Alex Reyes. Draft Gallegos for the ratios and hope for more, but don't yet think you've got a solid closer.
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87.
Joey Lucchesi
SP - SD
Lucchesi's a fine pitcher, but he really only has two pitches - a fine fastball and an above-average changeup. Although he dabbles with a cutter, it's much more of a show-me pitch, and batters hit .291 last year against it anyway with an xBA of 3.10. It's unlikely he'll make many significant gains, but there's room on your roster for a low-4.00 ERA pitcher with nearly a strikeout per inning. Just make sure it's toward the back end of your rotation.
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88.
Dylan Bundy
SP - LAA
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89.
Garrett Richards
SP - SD
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90.
Ross Stripling
SP,RP - LAD
Stripling may find his usual odd way into the Dodgers' rotation with David Price opting out. It's unclear whether he or Dustin May will grab the final spot, but given how he's performed when given the chance over the past several years, he's worth a shot as a late-round pick.
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91.
Jose Urquidy
SP - HOU
Urquidy seemingly has the fourth starter's role locked down, and he offers and intriguing pitch mix, with an above-average fastball and changeup, with a decent slider.It's unlikely that the soon to be 25-year-old will develop into a consistent fantasy starter given his inconsistency, but he certainly has enough upside, as he showed in the playoffs, to warrant rostering in all fantasy leagues.
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92.
Miles Mikolas
SP - STL
Mikolas took a step back from his stellar 2018 season, adding more than a run onto his ERA and 0.15 onto his WHIP. With an extremely low strikeout rate, his numbers (4.16 ERA, 1.22 WHIP) don't warrant a roster spot. Add to that his forearm injury that will likely sideline him into May, and Mikolas can be off the fantasy radar.
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93.
Sandy Alcantara
SP - MIA
Alcantara is a weird case. He went on a massive run late in the season in 2019, relying on his outstanding sinker to dominate hitters. His secondary stuff seems good enough to succeed, and yet the Marlins do not seem particularly high on him. He's dealing wth a rough spring, and even at his best, he's never had a season with a WHIP under 1.32. There's upside, but don't necessarily bank on it.
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94.
Steven Matz
SP - NYM
Matz is what is he is at this point. He'll likely give you around a 4.00 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP, and short of a strikeout per inning. With the Mets' addition of Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha, Matz's rotation spot could be in jeopardy unless he gets traded. For now, assume he'll get a starting spot, and draft him in NL-only formats.
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95.
Rich Hill
SP - MIN
Hill is as predictable as they come nowadays. He'll give you outstanding innings with excellent strikeout numbers, but will top out at 135 innings and likely less. He'll likely be sidelined until June with his elbow injury but that may be just in time for the start of the season now. That should move Hill far up your draft boards, from afterthought to late-round sleeper.
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96.
Anthony DeSclafani
SP - CIN
Desclafani quietly had a decent season in 2019, with a 3.89 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and more than a strikeout per inning. But his FIP and xFIP suggested he was lucky, and he lacks the upside of other late-round starters. In deeper mixed leagues where your rotation is solid and you just want someone to not hurt you, Desclafani is your guy. Otherwise, go for a higher ceiling.
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97.
Ryan Yarbrough
SP,RP - TB
Yarbrough relied on an opener plenty of times last year, and it helped his win potential, as he tallied 11 despite making just 14 starts. He greatly improved his control last year, leading to just a 1.00 WHIP, but his lack of strikeout upside and mediocre ERA should keep him as an option only in deeper mixed or AL-only leagues.
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98.
Brendan McKay
DH,SP - TB
McKay had a dominant, albeit brief, minor-league career, but struggled somewhat in his brief time in the majors last year. His solid control and excellent strikeout rate suggests he could eventually do big things in the majors, but considering he's battling a shoulder injury in the spring that stems from last year, he's highly unlikely to make the Rays' rotation out of camp. He's rosterable only in deeper and AL-only leagues.
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99.
Mychal Givens
RP - BAL
Givens isn't a special pitcher, pitches for a poor team, and isn't guaranteed to be the closer. Even if he were, he's tallied just 20 saves over the last two seasons. There's no reason to draft Givens, and if you're looking for a Baltimore closer, better to take your chance on Hunter Harvey.
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100.
Dylan Cease
SP - CWS
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101.
Emilio Pagan
RP - SD
Pagan had a dynamic season with the Rays, racking up 20 saves and offering excellent ratios. But a move to the Padres takes him out of the closer's role behind Kirby Yates. He's still ownable for his pitching numbers and as a handcuff to Yates, but don't expect many saves absent an injury.
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102.
Dustin May
RP - LAD
May has solid raw stuff and did well in a 34-inning cameo with the Dodgers last year. With David Price opting out of the season, May has a chance to slide into the fifth spot in the rotation and contribute. He's a late-round pick with upside.
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103.
Seth Lugo
RP - NYM
Lugo has been a quality reliever for two seasons now, and he found his way into the closer's role late last year. Edwin Diaz should have the ninth-inning role for the Mets to start, but if he struggles again, Lugo could sneak back into the job. Lugo is worth drafting for his ratios alone, but the potential for saves makes him an ideal candidate for a late-round selection.
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104.
Griffin Canning
SP - LAA
Canning has UCL damage, and although Tommy John surgery isn't currently on the table, it certainly seems like a possibility. Despite his upside, with the developments, Canning shouldn't be drafted in fantasy leagues until one of the very last picks, if at all.
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105.
Ryan Pressly
RP - HOU
Pressly has developed into one of the best relievers in baseball. His strikeout rate is pristine, he rarely walks batters, and he limits the damage as well as any pitcher. He won't see saves absent an injury to Roberto Osuna, but his number make him worth owning regardless.
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106.
Cole Hamels
SP - ATL
Hamels kept up his strikeout rate last year with the cubs, but his control waned, and he had the worst walk rate of his career. He's dealing with a shoulder injury in the spring and there's currently no timetable for his return. Add it all up and Hamels is only barely worth drafting until or unless we get some positive news.
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107.
Jose Quintana
SP - CHC
Quintana went from a solid, low-3.00 ERA pitcher with the White Sox to an unreliable pitcher with over a 4.00 ERA in his time with the Cubs. His strikeout rate continues to trend down, and despite pitching at least 171 innings in each of the past seven seasons, he's never won more than 13 games. A low-upside, low-floor play, Quintana is just NL-only material.
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108.
Josh James
RP - HOU
James still has legitimate ace upside if he can harness his arsenal and find his way into Houston's rotation. There is a chance this fireballer breaks camp in the rotation and if he does, we may just be looking at 200+ strikeouts in 2020. After all, his on-paper ratios may not seem great from 2019, but his xWOBa was above the likes of Mike Clevinger, Stephen Strasburg, Blake Snell and Walker Buehler. I don't need to tell you that this means he has ace stuff. But folks, he just might be the best pitcher in the Astros rotation this year if they give him the ball in the first inning.
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109.
Yonny Chirinos
SP - TB
Chirinos' strikeout numbers won't help you, but his solid control allows him to limit the damage and keep his ERA and WHIP under control. He'll have a spot in the Rays' rotation once again, and is an unexciting, but fairly reliable option, for deeper and AL-only leagues.
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110.
Aaron Civale
SP - CLE
Civale's stuff isn't particularly impressive, but he has a good minor league track record and had an impressive 10-start audition last year. He won't wow you with strikeouts, and his ERA is likely to be a run and a half higher than his 2.34 mark from 2019, but he should provide innings that help in AL-only leagues.
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111.
Adrian Houser
SP,RP - MIL
Houser has an elite fastball, which he relies on heavily and against which batters hit just .203 last season. Whether he can continue to succeed with just one very good pitch is an open question, but considering his FIP and xFIP fully supported his 3.72 ERA, it's entirely possible. Overall, Houser should provide strikeouts without hurting you elsewhere, so he's an ideal late-round add.
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112.
Pablo Lopez
SP - MIA
Lopez pitched better than his 5.09 ERA from last year suggests, and he limits free passes well. But his middling strikeout rate and lack of dominant stuff caps his upside. As a late-round pitcher without a high ceiling, fantasy owners are probably better off looking elsewhere to fill out their pitching staffs.
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113.
Marco Gonzales
SP - SEA
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114.
Jeff Samardzija
SP - SF
Samardzija had an impressive 3.52 ERA and 1.11 WHIP last year, but that's where the good news ended. His strikeout rate is at the point where it actively hurts fantasy owners, and his win potential is capped by pitching for the Giants. There are better pitchers to consider late in your draft.
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115.
Alex Wood
SP - LAD
Wood will be in the Dodgers' rotation to start the year, and there's some reason for optimism. After an offseason spent with Driveline Baseball, Wood saw a velocity bump in the spring, and that usually portends better things for the veteran throughout his career. Don't go crazy with Wood, but he's fine as a late-round pick with upside.
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116.
Chris Bassitt
SP - OAK
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117.
Rick Porcello
SP - NYM
Porcello's move to the National League makes him somewhat intriguing. His middling strikeout rate (17.4% career) will likely take a jump, and his overall numbers should improve with a move out of the AL East. Even with improvement, however, there's a long way to go before Porcello is contributing to a fantasy team. His biggest asset - his ability to consistently throw innings - will be far less useful with the postponement of Opening Day. He's a late-round filler for a deep pitching staff but little more.
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118.
Scott Oberg
RP - COL
Oberg turned in another stellar year despite pitching in Colorado, and took over for Wade Davis as the closer by the end of the year. Davis will enter the 2020 season as the closer, but given his performance last year, his leash is going to be fairly short. Oberg makes one of the better handcuffs to own, though it's more about his opportunity and less about his ratios.
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119.
Anibal Sanchez
SP - WSH
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120.
Brandon Kintzler
RP - MIA
Kintzler will open the year as the Marlins' closer, and had a fine, bounceback season in 2019 with the Cubs. But his strikeout rate is poor and he'll be a prime candidate to get dealt at the trade deadline. With a shortened season, Kintzler's value is even lower than it otherwise would have been, which is not particularly high anyway.
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121.
A.J. Puk
RP - OAK
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122.
Reynaldo Lopez
SP - CWS
Lopez's overall numbers are abysmal, and he earned them, to be sure. For one glorious month in July, however, Lopez showed his potential, pitchng to a 3.41 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP with a 4.25 K/BB ratio. Unfortunately, his success was short-lived, and he's shown nothing to suggest he's on the verge of figuring things out. In 15-team leagues, fantasy owners can take a shot for a bench role. But otherwise, move on.
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123.
Johnny Cueto
SP - SF
Cueto will get the Opening Day nod for the Giants, but he'll hardly be someone to target in fantasy. Putting aside the almost certin win problems he'll have in San Francisco, it's doubtful that the 34-year-old can contribute meaningfully elsewhere at this stage of his career. His career strikeout rate of 7.54/9 is a detriment in today's game, and at his advanced age, after pitching just 69 innings combined over the last two season, there's little reason to expect a return to peak form.
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124.
Nathan Eovaldi
SP,RP - BOS
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125.
Michael Pineda
SP - MIN
Pineda will miss the first 39 games of the 2020 season as he finishes serving his PED suspension. When he does pitch, he'll offer roughly a 4.00 ERA, a decent WHIP, and slightly below average strikeout numbers. On a good Minnesota team, wins may be his best attribute, but he's hardly a pitcher to target in fantasy.
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126.
J.A. Happ
SP - NYY
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127.
Dellin Betances
RP - NYM
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128.
Kyle Gibson
SP - TEX
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129.
Tony Watson
RP - SF
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130.
Daniel Hudson
RP - WSH
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131.
Wade Davis
RP - COL
Davis had a disastrous 2019 season, pitching to an 8.65 ERA and losing his closer's job. He'll enter 2020 back in the ninth-inning role but his leash will certainly be short with Scott Oberg waiting in the wings. Davis should likely be the last "closer" drafted.
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132.
Adam Ottavino
RP - NYY
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133.
Dakota Hudson
SP - STL
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134.
Kevin Gausman
SP,RP - SF
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135.
Nate Pearson
SP - TOR
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136.
John Means
SP - BAL
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137.
Jon Lester
SP - CHC
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138.
Jordan Montgomery
SP - NYY
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139.
Diego Castillo
SP,RP - TB
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140.
Josh Lindblom
RP - MIL
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141.
Julio Teheran
SP - LAA
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142.
Matt Barnes
RP - BOS
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143.
MacKenzie Gore
SP - SD
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144.
Kwang Hyun Kim
SP - STL
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145.
Spencer Turnbull
SP - DET
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146.
Zack Britton
RP - NYY
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147.
Blake Treinen
RP - LAD
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148.
Corey Knebel
RP - MIL
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149.
Matt Magill
RP - SEA
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150.
Freddy Peralta
SP,RP - MIL
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151.
Ryan Helsley
RP - STL
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152.
Hunter Harvey
RP - BAL
Harvey quietly dominated in his cup of coffee last year, hitting triple digits with his fastball and striking out batters with ease. Now, Brandon Hyde has all but said he'd like him to be in the closer's role, after starting out the spring strong. The Orioles will never provide a ton of save chances and, at this point, it's too early to know if Harvey will be the closer. But, he's certainly worth drafting for the potential at the end of your drafts.
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153.
Jose Alvarado
RP - TB
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154.
Mike Fiers
SP - OAK
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155.
Chad Green
SP,RP - NYY
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156.
Matt Shoemaker
SP - TOR
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157.
Corbin Burnes
RP - MIL
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158.
Yusei Kikuchi
SP - SEA
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159.
James Karinchak
RP - CLE
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160.
Spencer Howard
SP - PHI
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161.
Drew Pomeranz
SP,RP - SD
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162.
Yusmeiro Petit
RP - OAK
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163.
Justus Sheffield
SP - SEA
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164.
Andrew Miller
RP - STL
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165.
Andres Munoz
RP - SD
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166.
Ty Buttrey
RP - LAA
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167.
Kyle Crick
RP - PIT
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168.
Wade Miley
SP - CIN
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169.
Zach Plesac
SP - CLE
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170.
Jordan Yamamoto
SP - MIA
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171.
Tanner Roark
SP - TOR
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172.
Luke Jackson
RP - ATL
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173.
Trevor May
RP - MIN
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174.
Jordan Lyles
SP - TEX
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175.
Brad Keller
SP - KC
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176.
Jakob Junis
SP - KC
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177.
Homer Bailey
SP - MIN
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178.
Yoshihisa Hirano
RP - SEA
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179.
Vince Velasquez
SP,RP - PHI
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180.
Merrill Kelly
SP - ARI
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181.
Forrest Whitley
SP - HOU
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182.
Pedro Baez
RP - LAD
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183.
Shane Greene
RP - ATL
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184.
Gio Gonzalez
SP - CWS
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185.
Danny Duffy
SP - KC
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186.
Austin Voth
SP - WSH
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187.
Jake Arrieta
SP - PHI
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188.
Michael Lorenzen
RP - CIN
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189.
Aaron Bummer
RP - CWS
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190.
Sean Newcomb
RP - ATL
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191.
Will Harris
RP - WSH
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192.
Matt Strahm
SP,RP - SD
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193.
Tommy Kahnle
RP - NYY
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194.
Tyler Mahle
SP - CIN
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195.
Casey Mize
SP - DET
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196.
Ryne Stanek
SP,RP - MIA
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197.
Zach Eflin
SP - PHI
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198.
Joakim Soria
RP - OAK
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199.
Tyler Duffey
RP - MIN
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200.
Brad Peacock
SP - HOU
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201.
Rafael Montero
RP - TEX
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202.
Sergio Romo
RP - MIN
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203.
Zach Davies
SP - SD
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204.
Chase Anderson
SP - TOR
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205.
Elieser Hernandez
SP - MIA
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206.
Eric Lauer
SP - MIL
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207.
Michael Fulmer
SP - DET
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208.
Nick Wittgren
RP - CLE
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209.
Tyler Rogers
RP - SF
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210.
Trent Thornton
SP - TOR
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211.
Craig Stammen
RP - SD
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212.
Pedro Strop
RP - CIN
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213.
Kevin Ginkel
RP - ARI
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214.
Adam Wainwright
SP - STL
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215.
Carlos Rodon
SP - CWS
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216.
Amir Garrett
RP - CIN
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217.
Colin Poche
RP - TB
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218.
Brent Suter
RP - MIL
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219.
John Gant
RP - STL
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220.
Jose Urena
SP,RP - MIA
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221.
Chris Martin
RP - ATL
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222.
Jonathan Loaisiga
RP - NYY
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223.
Rowan Wick
RP - CHC
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224.
Shun Yamaguchi
SP - TOR
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225.
Nick Pivetta
SP,RP - PHI
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226.
Kyle Wright
SP - ATL
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227.
Jordan Hicks
RP - STL
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228.
Framber Valdez
SP,RP - HOU
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229.
Austin Adams
RP - SEA
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230.
Sixto Sanchez
SP - MIA
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231.
Justin Wilson
RP - NYM
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232.
Taijuan Walker
SP - SEA
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233.
Drew Smyly
SP - SF
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234.
Nick Burdi
RP - PIT
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235.
Trevor Williams
SP - PIT
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236.
Tony Gonsolin
SP - LAD
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237.
Martin Perez
SP - BOS
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238.
Randy Dobnak
SP - MIN
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239.
Robert Stephenson
RP - CIN
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240.
Patrick Sandoval
SP - LAA
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241.
Alex Reyes
RP - STL
With Miles Mikolas now dealing with a forearm injury, it seems likely that he will miss some time or even be shut down. That leaves the final spot up for grabs between Kwang-Hyun Kim, Reyes, and Daniel Ponce de Leon. Among them, Kim is considered the frontrunner, but Reyes is far and away the most talented. In fact, he has been receiving rave reviews from the coaching staff already and they've said all winter that they'd love to have him in the rotation if he was healthy and his velocity was back to where it should be. If Reyes wins this job, he could be the breakout ace of the year for fantasy teams.
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242.
Steve Cishek
RP - CWS
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243.
Kyle Freeland
SP - COL
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244.
Matt Manning
SP - DET
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245.
Trevor Rosenthal
RP - KC
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246.
Jairo Diaz
RP - COL
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247.
Oliver Drake
RP - TB
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248.
Daniel Ponce de Leon
SP - STL
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249.
Michael Wacha
SP - NYM
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250.
Jeurys Familia
RP - NYM
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251.
Cam Bedrosian
SP,RP - LAA
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252.
Scott Barlow
RP - KC
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253.
Daniel Norris
SP - DET
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254.
Trevor Richards
SP - TB
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255.
Sam Tuivailala
RP - FA
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256.
Bryse Wilson
SP - ATL
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257.
Joe Kelly
RP - LAD
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258.
Jake Diekman
RP - OAK
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259.
Alex Young
SP - ARI
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260.
Andrew Chafin
RP - ARI
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261.
Emmanuel Clase
CLE
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262.
Trevor Gott
RP - SF
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263.
Asher Wojciechowski
SP - BAL
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264.
Chaz Roe
RP - TB
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|
265.
Tyler Anderson
SP - SF
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|
266.
Josh Taylor
RP - BOS
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267.
Tyler Clippard
RP - MIN
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268.
Justin Dunn
SP - SEA
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269.
Noe Ramirez
SP,RP - LAA
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270.
Anthony Bass
RP - TOR
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271.
Richard Rodriguez
RP - PIT
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|
272.
Chris Devenski
RP - HOU
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273.
Keynan Middleton
RP - LAA
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274.
Brusdar Graterol
RP - LAD
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275.
Michael Feliz
RP - PIT
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276.
Marcus Walden
RP - BOS
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277.
Jimmy Nelson
RP - LAD
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|
278.
Cal Quantrill
SP - SD
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279.
Brett Anderson
SP - MIL
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280.
Jose Castillo
RP - SD
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281.
Buck Farmer
RP - DET
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282.
Darwinzon Hernandez
RP - BOS
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283.
Yimi Garcia
RP - MIA
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284.
Oliver Perez
RP - CLE
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285.
David Robertson
RP - PHI
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|
286.
Tyler Chatwood
SP,RP - CHC
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287.
Erik Swanson
SP,RP - SEA
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288.
Drew Steckenrider
RP - MIA
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289.
Cody Allen
RP - CHC
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290.
Lou Trivino
RP - OAK
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291.
Junior Guerra
RP - ARI
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292.
Arodys Vizcaino
RP - FA
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293.
Kendall Graveman
SP - SEA
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294.
Alec Mills
RP - CHC
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295.
Darren O'Day
RP - ATL
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296.
Adam Plutko
SP - CLE
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297.
John Brebbia
RP - STL
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298.
Brady Singer
SP - KC
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|
299.
Logan Webb
SP - SF
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|
300.
Matt Andriese
RP - LAA
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301.
A.J. Minter
RP - ATL
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302.
Tanner Rainey
RP - WSH
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|
303.
Ivan Nova
SP - DET
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304.
Mike Montgomery
SP,RP - KC
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305.
Bryan Abreu
RP - HOU
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306.
Hunter Strickland
RP - NYM
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307.
Blake Parker
RP - PHI
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308.
Hector Rondon
RP - ARI
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309.
Sam Gaviglio
RP - TOR
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310.
Brandon Brennan
RP - SEA
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311.
Ian Anderson
SP - ATL
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312.
Ryan Brasier
RP - BOS
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|
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313.
Clarke Schmidt
SP - NYY
|
|
314.
A.J. Cole
RP - TOR
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|
315.
Carlos Estevez
RP - COL
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|
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316.
Tarik Skubal
SP - DET
|
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317.
Brad Wieck
RP - CHC
|
|
318.
Jhoulys Chacin
SP - ATL
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|
319.
Lucas Sims
RP - CIN
|
|
320.
Miller Diaz
SP - ARI
|
|
321.
Tim Hill
RP - SD
|
|
322.
Adam Morgan
RP - PHI
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323.
Jeremy Jeffress
RP - CHC
|
|
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324.
Mark Rogers
SP - FA
|
|
325.
Alex Cobb
SP - BAL
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|
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326.
Luis Patino
SP - SD
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|
327.
Yoan Lopez
RP - ARI
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|
328.
Pete Fairbanks
RP - TB
|
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329.
Shaun Anderson
SP,RP - SF
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|
330.
Jace Fry
RP - CWS
|
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331.
Ryan Buchter
RP - LAA
|
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332.
Edward Cabrera
SP - MIA
|
|
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333.
Jeff Gray
RP - FA
|
|
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334.
Dan Wheeler
RP - FA
|
|
335.
Andrew Kittredge
SP,RP - TB
|
|
|
336.
Chris Ray
RP - FA
|
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337.
Robbie Erlin
RP - PIT
|
|
338.
Rogelio Armenteros
RP - HOU
|
|
339.
Anthony Kay
SP - TOR
|
|
340.
Ubaldo Jimenez
SP - FA
|
|
341.
Richard Bleier
RP - MIA
|
|
342.
Kelvin Herrera
RP - FA
|
|
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343.
Mauricio Robles
SP - FA
|
|
344.
Pierce Johnson
RP - SD
|
|
345.
Austin Pruitt
RP - HOU
|
|
346.
Wander Suero
RP - WSH
|
|
347.
Cody Reed
RP - CIN
|
|
348.
Logan Allen
RP - CLE
|
|
349.
Tyler Skaggs
SP - FA
|
|
350.
Zack Godley
SP,RP - BOS
|
|
351.
Joe Smith
RP - HOU
|
|
352.
Brandon Morrow
RP - FA
|
|
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353.
Harold Ramirez
FA
|
|
354.
Roenis Elias
RP - WSH
|
|
355.
Dan Altavilla
RP - SEA
|
|
356.
Chad Kuhl
SP - PIT
|
|
357.
Adam Kolarek
RP - LAD
|
|
358.
Hunter Wood
RP - CLE
|
|
359.
Greg Holland
RP - KC
|
|
360.
Kyle Finnegan
RP - WSH
|
|
361.
Devin Smeltzer
SP - MIN
|
|
362.
Pat Neshek
RP - FA
|
|
363.
Jesse Chavez
SP,RP - TEX
|
|
364.
Jose Alvarez
RP - PHI
|
|
365.
Brent Honeywell Jr.
SP - TB
|
|
366.
Braden Shipley
RP - KC
|
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367.
Ranger Suarez
RP - PHI
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|
368.
J.B. Wendelken
RP - OAK
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|
369.
Michael King
RP - NYY
|
|
370.
Adam Cimber
RP - CLE
|
|
371.
Nick Goody
RP - TEX
|
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372.
Ray Black
RP - MIL
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|
373.
Antonio Senzatela
SP - COL
|
|
374.
Felix Pena
SP,RP - LAA
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375.
Matt Hall
RP - BOS
|
|
376.
Cristian Javier
SP - HOU
|
|
377.
Jon Duplantier
RP - ARI
|
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378.
Jorge Guzman
SP - MIA
|
|
379.
Rafael Dolis
RP - TOR
|
|
380.
Art Warren
RP - SEA
|
|
381.
Alex Claudio
RP - MIL
|
|
382.
Hector Velazquez
SP,RP - HOU
|
|
383.
Trevor Cahill
SP,RP - FA
|
|
384.
Derek Holland
SP,RP - PIT
|
|
385.
Wilmer Font
SP,RP - TOR
|
|
386.
Duane Underwood Jr.
RP - CHC
|
|
387.
Corbin Martin
SP - ARI
|
|
388.
Deivi Garcia
SP - NYY
|
|
389.
Carson Fulmer
RP - DET
|
|
390.
Jorge Lopez
SP,RP - KC
|
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391.
Jordan Romano
RP - TOR
|
|
392.
Ryan Weber
RP - BOS
|
|
393.
Enyel De Los Santos
RP - PHI
|
|
394.
Joely Rodriguez
RP - TEX
|
|
395.
Andrew Triggs
SP - SF
|
|
396.
Luis Cessa
RP - NYY
|
|
397.
Julian Merryweather
SP - TOR
|
|
398.
Bo Takahashi
SP - ARI
|
|
399.
Jalen Beeks
RP - TB
|
|
400.
Tommy Hunter
RP - PHI
|
|
401.
Zack Littell
RP - MIN
|
|
402.
Kyle Ryan
RP - CHC
|
|
403.
Shawn Armstrong
RP - BAL
|
|
404.
Jose Cisnero
RP - DET
|
|
405.
Jordan Zimmermann
SP - DET
|
|
406.
Chris Stratton
SP,RP - PIT
|
|
407.
Daniel Mengden
SP - OAK
|
|
408.
James Pazos
RP - COL
|
|
409.
Anthony Banda
RP - TB
|
|
410.
Kolby Allard
SP - TEX
|
|
411.
Jordan Holloway
SP - MIA
|
|
412.
Steven Brault
SP - PIT
|
|
413.
Daniel Gossett
SP - FA
|
|
414.
Tyler Alexander
SP - DET
|
|
415.
Sterling Sharp
SP - MIA
|
|
416.
Sean Reid-Foley
SP - TOR
|
|
417.
Jose Suarez
SP - LAA
|
|
418.
Lewis Thorpe
RP - MIN
|
|
419.
Kyle Hart
SP - BOS
|
|
|
420.
Logan Gilbert
SP - SEA
|
|
421.
Dylan Floro
RP - LAD
|
|
422.
Dean Kremer
SP - BAL
|
|
423.
Jarlin Garcia
RP - SF
|
|
424.
Miguel Castro
RP - BAL
|
|
425.
Carl Edwards Jr.
RP - SEA
|
|
426.
Triston McKenzie
SP - CLE
|
|
427.
Thomas Pannone
SP,RP - TOR
|
|
428.
Luke Farrell
RP - TEX
|
|
429.
Evan Marshall
RP - CWS
|
|
430.
Adrian Morejon
RP - SD
|
|
431.
Paul Fry
RP - BAL
|
|
432.
Sam Coonrod
RP - SF
|
|
433.
Jeffrey Springs
RP - BOS
|
|
434.
Jacob Waguespack
SP - TOR
|
|
|
435.
Mike King
NYY
|
|
436.
Adam Warren
RP - FA
|
|
437.
Gerardo Reyes
RP - SD
|
|
438.
Brian Johnson
SP,RP - BOS
|
|
439.
Tanner Scott
RP - BAL
|
|
440.
Austin Brice
RP - BOS
|
|
441.
Grant Holmes
SP - OAK
|
|
442.
Brett Martin
TEX
|
|
443.
Austin Gomber
RP - STL
|
|
444.
Jimmy Cordero
RP - CWS
|
|
445.
Trey Supak
SP - MIL
|
|
446.
Tucker Davidson
SP - ATL
|
|
447.
Joe Palumbo
SP - TEX
|
|
|
448.
Logan Allen
CLE
|
|
449.
Wade LeBlanc
SP,RP - BAL
|
|
450.
Jeff Brigham
RP - MIA
|
|
451.
Zack Brown
SP - MIL
|
|
452.
Nick Margevicius
SP - SEA
|
|
453.
Shelby Miller
SP,RP - MIL
|
|
454.
Jake McGee
RP - LAD
|
|
455.
Nik Turley
SP - PIT
|
|
456.
Glenn Sparkman
SP - KC
|
|
457.
JT Brubaker
SP - PIT
|
|
458.
Franklyn Kilome
SP - NYM
|
|
459.
Casey Sadler
RP - CHC
|
|
460.
Trevor Megill
RP - CHC
|
|
461.
David Phelps
RP - MIL
|
|
462.
Brad Boxberger
RP - MIA
|
|
463.
Brandon Bailey
RP - HOU
|
|
|
464.
Josiah Gray
SP - LAD
|
|
|
465.
James Marvel
SP - PIT
|
|
466.
James Hoyt
RP - MIA
|
|
467.
Grant Dayton
RP - ATL
|
|
468.
Jeff Hoffman
SP - COL
|
|
469.
T.J. McFarland
RP - OAK
|
|
470.
Jose De Leon
RP - CIN
|
|
471.
Scott Moss
SP - CLE
|
|
472.
Jonathan Hernandez
RP - TEX
|
|
|
473.
Daulton Jefferies
SP - OAK
|
|
474.
Caleb Ferguson
RP - LAD
|
|
475.
Andrew Suarez
RP - SF
|
|
|
476.
Blake Taylor
SP - HOU
|
|
477.
Jose Mujica
COL
|
|
478.
Chasen Bradford
RP - SEA
|
|
479.
Bryan Shaw
RP - SEA
|
|
480.
Cody Ponce
SP - PIT
|
|
481.
Ben Heller
RP - NYY
|
|
482.
Touki Toussaint
RP - ATL
|
|
483.
Matt Moore
SP - FA
|
|
484.
Clay Holmes
RP - PIT
|
|
485.
David Peterson
SP - NYM
|
|
|
486.
Ljay Newsome
SP - SEA
|
|
487.
Ryan Burr
RP - CWS
|
|
488.
Taylor Widener
SP - ARI
|
|
489.
Danny Salazar
SP - FA
|
|
|
490.
Alex Faedo
SP - DET
|
|
491.
Colten Brewer
RP - BOS
|
|
492.
Patrick Weigel
SP - ATL
|
|
493.
Yohander Mendez
RP - TEX
|
|
494.
Stephen Tarpley
RP - MIA
|
|
495.
Bernardo Flores Jr.
SP - CWS
|
|
496.
Austin Davis
RP - PHI
|
|
497.
Justin Anderson
RP - LAA
|
|
498.
Brandon Bielak
SP - HOU
|
|
499.
Edinson Volquez
RP - TEX
|
|
500.
David McKay
RP - DET
|
|
501.
Adam Conley
RP - MIA
|
|
|
502.
Jackson Kowar
SP - KC
|
|
503.
Dereck Rodriguez
SP,RP - SF
|
|
504.
Stefan Crichton
RP - ARI
|
|
505.
Josh Rogers
RP - BAL
|
|
506.
Heath Hembree
RP - BOS
|
|
507.
Ryan Borucki
SP - TOR
|
|
508.
Randy Rosario
RP - KC
|
|
509.
Jaime Barria
SP - LAA
|
|
510.
Cionel Perez
RP - HOU
|
|
511.
Mike Mayers
RP - LAA
|
|
512.
Dovydas Neverauskas
RP - PIT
|
|
513.
Dennis Santana
RP - LAD
|
|
514.
James Kaprielian
SP - OAK
|
|
515.
Dillon Maples
RP - CHC
|
|
516.
Tommy Milone
SP,RP - BAL
|
|
517.
Trevor Oaks
SP - SF
|
|
|
518.
Jose Soriano
SP - LAA
|
|
519.
Victor Arano
RP - PHI
|
|
520.
Zach Pop
RP - BAL
|
|
521.
Angel Perdomo
SP - MIL
|
|
|
522.
Cody Stashak
RP - MIN
|
|
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523.
Hunter Schryver
RP - CWS
|
|
524.
Robert Gsellman
RP - NYM
|
|
525.
Jonathan Holder
RP - NYY
|
|
526.
Brad Brach
RP - NYM
|
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527.
Tyler Webb
RP - STL
|
|
528.
Nate Jones
RP - CIN
|
|
529.
Matt Festa
RP - SEA
|
|
|
530.
Alvaro Seijas
SP - STL
|
|
|
531.
Eric Pardinho
SP - TOR
|
|
532.
Tom Hatch
SP - TOR
|
|
533.
Ryan Tepera
RP - CHC
|
|
|
534.
Hunter Greene
SP - CIN
|
|
535.
Pedro Avila
SP - SD
|
|
536.
Jimmy Lambert
SP - CWS
|
|
537.
Ronald Bolanos
SP - KC
|
|
538.
Bryan Garcia
RP - DET
|
|
|
539.
Bruce Zimmerman
BAL
|
|
540.
Paul Blackburn
RP - OAK
|
|
|
541.
T.J. Zeuch
SP - TOR
|
|
542.
John Schreiber
RP - DET
|
|
543.
Gregory Soto
SP,RP - DET
|
|
544.
Yohan Ramirez
RP - SEA
|
|
545.
Jesse Hahn
RP - KC
|
|
546.
Scott Alexander
RP - LAD
|
|
547.
Chandler Shepherd
SP - BAL
|
|
548.
Matt Wisler
SP,RP - MIN
|
|
|
549.
Tanner Anderson
SP - OAK
|
|
550.
Taylor Guilbeau
RP - SEA
|
|
551.
Scott Blewett
SP - KC
|
|
552.
Sean Gilmartin
SP - TB
|
|
553.
Luis Perdomo
RP - SD
|
|
554.
Ashton Goudeau
SP - COL
|
|
555.
Jefry Rodriguez
SP - CLE
|
|
|
556.
Rico Garcia
SP - SF
|
|
557.
Edgar Santana
RP - PIT
|
|
558.
Brett Cecil
RP - FA
|
|
559.
Trey Wingenter
RP - SD
|
|
560.
Ryan Merritt
SP - TB
|
|
561.
Jandel Gustave
RP - SF
|
|
562.
Robert Dugger
SP - MIA
|
|
563.
Manny Banuelos
SP - FA
|
|
564.
Matt Reynolds
RP - FA
|