Fantasy Baseball Player Notes
2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Notes
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1.
Gerrit Cole
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
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
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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Walker Buehler
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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Justin Verlander
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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Stephen Strasburg
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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Shane Bieber
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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Jack Flaherty
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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Clayton Kershaw
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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Luis Castillo
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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Blake Snell
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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Mike Clevinger
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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Patrick Corbin
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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Charlie Morton
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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Aaron Nola
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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Chris Paddack
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
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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Yu Darvish
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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Zack Greinke
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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Tyler Glasnow
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
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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Trevor Bauer
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
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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Sonny Gray
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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Brandon Woodruff
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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Zack Wheeler
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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Mike Soroka
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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Carlos Carrasco
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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Lance Lynn
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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Eduardo Rodriguez
BOS
Other than finally staying (almost entirely) healthy, Rodriguez didn't make many gains in 2019. His ERA remained in the high-3.00s, his WHIP and walk rate were career worsts, and his strikeout rate dipped. His 19 wins mask what was an otherwise mediocre season. There's plenty of room for Rodriguez on a fantasy staff. But not at the front end.
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Shohei Ohtani
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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32.
Frankie Montas
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
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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Madison Bumgarner
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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Dinelson Lamet
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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Kyle Hendricks
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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Zac Gallen
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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Max Fried
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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David Price
LAD
Although Price's 2019 numbers look ugly, remember that he had a low-3.00 ERA before giving up 20 runs over a four-start stretch after he was bothered by a cyst in his wrist. He had the highest strikeout rate of his career and his lowest FIP and xFIP since 2016. Now in the National League with the Dodgers, Price should have plenty left to give fantasy owners. Just downgrade your innings projections, as the Dodgers will likely look to keep Price's workload in check in preparation for the postseason.
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40.
Matthew Boyd
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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Robbie Ray
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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Kenta Maeda
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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Mike Minor
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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Julio Urias
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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Jesus Luzardo
OAK
It's going to be difficult to find a fantasy player who isn't salivating to draft Luzardo, particularly after an expected breakout season was derailed by injuries last year. Now, purportedly without an innings restriction, Luzardo looks ready to fulfill the potential he has oozed throughout his career. Armed with four elite pitches and the ability to sit at 96 miles per hour, the only thing that looks to be able to hold Luzardo down is health. Absent injury concerns, he should be a monster.
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German Marquez
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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James Paxton
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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Andrew Heaney
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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Sean Manaea
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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Jake Odorizzi
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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Luke Weaver
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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Lance McCullers Jr.
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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Masahiro Tanaka
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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Mike Foltynewicz
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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Joe Musgrove
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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Marcus Stroman
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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Caleb Smith
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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Carlos Martinez
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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Jose Urquidy
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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Jon Gray
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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Joey Lucchesi
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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Mitch Keller
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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Dylan Bundy
LAA
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Dallas Keuchel
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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65.
Chris Archer
PIT
Archer's season was an unmitigated disaster before he was mercifully put on the season ending IL with a shoulder injury. His 5.19 ERA and 1.41 WHIP were entirely earned, as he walked more than four batters per nine innings for the first time in his career. But it is worth noting that Archer made some major gains in the second half, including improving on his FIP by more than 2.5 runs and his ERA by nearly a run. With still plenty of strikeout potential, Archer makes a low-cost, potentially high-reward option for the back of your staff.
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Ryan Yarbrough
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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67.
Anthony DeSclafani
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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68.
Jose Leclerc
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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69.
Yonny Chirinos
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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70.
Brendan McKay
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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71.
Jose Quintana
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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72.
Miles Mikolas
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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73.
Garrett Richards
SD
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74.
Steven Matz
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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75.
Ian Kennedy
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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76.
Sandy Alcantara
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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77.
Michael Kopech
CWS
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78.
A.J. Puk
OAK
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79.
Cole Hamels
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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80.
Ross Stripling
LAD
When the Dodgers traded Stripling, he soared up draft boards but now that the deal was canceled, he may very well return to the bullpen. We've seen this before though, and he is likely to end up with 100+ great innings regardless. With his pricetag being what it is, fantasy owners are getting a downright steal because of the lofty upside.
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81.
Josh James
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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82.
Adrian Houser
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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83.
Dylan Cease
CWS
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84.
Dustin May
LAD
May has solid raw stuff and did well in a 34-inning cameo with the Dodgers last year. But he looks like the odd man out with Julio Urias and Alex Wood all but guaranteed rotation spots. He's not a bad stash candidate, but don't expect him to be in the rotation for the foreseeable future.
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85.
Jeff Samardzija
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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86.
Alex Wood
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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87.
Pablo Lopez
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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88.
Marco Gonzales
SEA
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89.
Rich Hill
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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90.
Griffin Canning
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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91.
Anibal Sanchez
WSH
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92.
Michael Pineda
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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93.
Johnny Cueto
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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94.
Aaron Civale
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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95.
Rick Porcello
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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96.
Kevin Gausman
SF
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97.
J.A. Happ
NYY
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98.
Julio Teheran
LAA
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99.
Kyle Gibson
TEX
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100.
Nathan Eovaldi
BOS
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101.
Chris Bassitt
OAK
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102.
Reynaldo Lopez
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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103.
Jon Lester
CHC
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104.
John Means
BAL
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105.
Mike Fiers
OAK
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106.
Dakota Hudson
STL
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107.
Spencer Turnbull
DET
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108.
Jordan Yamamoto
MIA
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109.
MacKenzie Gore
SD
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110.
Tanner Roark
TOR
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111.
Domingo German
NYY
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112.
Justus Sheffield
SEA
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113.
Jordan Montgomery
NYY
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114.
Tyler Mahle
CIN
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115.
Forrest Whitley
HOU
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116.
Matt Shoemaker
TOR
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117.
Josh Lindblom
MIL
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118.
Freddy Peralta
MIL
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119.
Casey Mize
DET
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120.
Matt Strahm
SD
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121.
Merrill Kelly
ARI
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122.
Nate Pearson
TOR
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123.
Yusei Kikuchi
SEA
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124.
Chad Green
NYY
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125.
Zach Plesac
CLE
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126.
Diego Castillo
TB
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127.
Jordan Lyles
TEX
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128.
Hunter Harvey
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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129.
Gio Gonzalez
CWS
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130.
Jake Arrieta
PHI
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131.
Wade Miley
CIN
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132.
Jakob Junis
KC
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133.
Drew Pomeranz
SD
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134.
Chase Anderson
TOR
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135.
Brad Keller
KC
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136.
Corbin Burnes
MIL
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137.
Homer Bailey
MIN
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138.
Danny Duffy
KC
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139.
Zach Eflin
PHI
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140.
Zach Davies
SD
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141.
Spencer Howard
PHI
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142.
Vince Velasquez
PHI
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143.
Brad Peacock
HOU
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144.
Adam Wainwright
STL
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145.
Ryne Stanek
MIA
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146.
Austin Voth
WSH
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147.
Sean Newcomb
ATL
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148.
Eric Lauer
MIL
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149.
Elieser Hernandez
MIA
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150.
Collin McHugh
BOS
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151.
Mike Leake
ARI
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152.
Sixto Sanchez
MIA
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153.
Taijuan Walker
SEA
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154.
Alex Reyes
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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155.
Trevor Williams
PIT
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156.
Nick Pivetta
PHI
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157.
Drew Smyly
SF
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158.
Kyle Wright
ATL
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159.
Trent Thornton
TOR
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160.
Patrick Sandoval
LAA
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161.
Tony Gonsolin
LAD
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162.
Jonathan Loaisiga
NYY
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163.
Martin Perez
BOS
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164.
Matt Manning
DET
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165.
Jose Urena
MIA
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166.
Brent Honeywell Jr.
TB
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167.
Joe Ross
WSH
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168.
Randy Dobnak
MIN
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169.
Ryan Helsley
STL
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170.
Daniel Norris
DET
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171.
John Gant
STL
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172.
Brent Suter
MIL
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173.
Trevor Richards
TB
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174.
Bryse Wilson
ATL
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175.
Kyle Freeland
COL
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176.
Daniel Ponce de Leon
STL
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177.
Asher Wojciechowski
BAL
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178.
Robert Stephenson
CIN
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179.
Cal Quantrill
SD
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180.
Michael Wacha
NYM
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181.
Jimmy Nelson
LAD
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182.
Tyler Anderson
SF
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183.
Shun Yamaguchi
TOR
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184.
Alex Young
ARI
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185.
Ian Anderson
ATL
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186.
Cam Bedrosian
LAA
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187.
Scott Barlow
KC
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188.
Framber Valdez
HOU
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189.
Justin Dunn
SEA
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190.
Shaun Anderson
SF
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191.
Luis Patino
SD
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192.
Brusdar Graterol
LAD
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193.
Tarik Skubal
DET
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194.
Alex Cobb
BAL
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195.
Brett Anderson
MIL
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196.
Harold Ramirez
FA
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197.
Tyler Clippard
MIN
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198.
Erik Swanson
SEA
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199.
Logan Webb
SF
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200.
Noe Ramirez
LAA
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201.
Carlos Rodon
CWS
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202.
Michael Fulmer
DET
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203.
Andrew Kittredge
TB
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204.
Jhoulys Chacin
MIN
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205.
Junior Guerra
ARI
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206.
Hector Velazquez
BAL
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207.
Darwinzon Hernandez
BOS
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208.
Mike Montgomery
KC
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209.
Kolby Allard
TEX
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210.
Wade LeBlanc
BAL
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211.
Tyler Chatwood
CHC
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212.
Derek Holland
PIT
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213.
Rogelio Armenteros
HOU
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214.
Antonio Senzatela
COL
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215.
Jesse Chavez
TEX
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216.
Braden Shipley
KC
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217.
Adam Plutko
CLE
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218.
Jose De Leon
CIN
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219.
Aaron Sanchez
FA
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220.
Sam Gaviglio
TOR
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221.
Enyel De Los Santos
PHI
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222.
Ryan Weber
BOS
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223.
Chad Kuhl
PIT
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224.
Anthony Kay
TOR
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225.
Touki Toussaint
ATL
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226.
Deivi Garcia
NYY
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227.
Ranger Suarez
PHI
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228.
Brady Singer
KC
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229.
Lewis Thorpe
MIN
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230.
Dereck Rodriguez
SF
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231.
Clarke Schmidt
NYY
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232.
Jon Duplantier
ARI
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233.
Zack Littell
MIN
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234.
Jorge Lopez
KC
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235.
Lucas Sims
CIN
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236.
Thomas Pannone
TOR
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237.
Logan Gilbert
SEA
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238.
Jordan Zimmermann
DET
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239.
Zack Godley
FA
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240.
Duane Underwood Jr.
CHC
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241.
Andrew Suarez
SF
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242.
Josh Rogers
BAL
|
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243.
Peter Lambert
COL
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244.
Alec Mills
CHC
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245.
Brian Johnson
BOS
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246.
Edward Cabrera
MIA
|
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247.
Logan Allen
CLE
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248.
Austin Gomber
STL
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249.
Jose Soriano
LAA
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250.
Devin Smeltzer
MIN
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251.
Eric Pardinho
TOR
|
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252.
Trevor Cahill
SF
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253.
Hunter Greene
CIN
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254.
Pedro Avila
SD
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255.
Ivan Nova
DET
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256.
Jerad Eickhoff
SD
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257.
Gregory Soto
DET
|
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258.
Brett Martin
TEX
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259.
Wilmer Font
TOR
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260.
Kendall Graveman
SEA
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261.
Jesse Hahn
KC
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262.
Jharel Cotton
CHC
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263.
Jeff Hoffman
COL
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264.
Daniel Mengden
OAK
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265.
Jordan Romano
TOR
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266.
Jose Suarez
LAA
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267.
Triston McKenzie
CLE
|
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268.
Bryan Abreu
HOU
|
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269.
Sterling Sharp
MIA
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270.
Tucker Davidson
ATL
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271.
Jacob Waguespack
TOR
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272.
Felix Hernandez
ATL
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273.
Brandon Bielak
HOU
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274.
Grant Holmes
OAK
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275.
Julian Merryweather
TOR
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276.
Jackson Kowar
KC
|
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277.
Tyler Ivey
HOU
|
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278.
Dean Kremer
BAL
|
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279.
Ryan Rolison
COL
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280.
Anderson Espinoza
SD
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281.
Taylor Widener
ARI
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282.
Felix Pena
LAA
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283.
Wei-Yin Chen
SEA
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284.
Steven Brault
PIT
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285.
Josiah Gray
LAD
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286.
Daulton Jefferies
OAK
|
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287.
Michael Baumann
BAL
|
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288.
Ryan Borucki
TOR
|
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289.
Cristian Javier
HOU
|
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290.
James Kaprielian
OAK
|
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291.
Franklin Perez
DET
|
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292.
Bo Takahashi
ARI
|
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293.
Austin Adams
FA
|
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294.
Adonis Medina
PHI
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295.
Joe Palumbo
TEX
|
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296.
Keegan Akin
BAL
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297.
David Peterson
NYM
|
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298.
Brandon Finnegan
CIN
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299.
Tyson Ross
SF
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300.
Tyler Alexander
DET
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301.
Jacob Nix
SD
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302.
Erick Fedde
WSH
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303.
Angel Perdomo
MIL
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304.
Dylan Covey
TB
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305.
Sean Reid-Foley
TOR
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306.
Nate Karns
BAL
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307.
Danny Salazar
FA
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308.
Corbin Martin
ARI
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309.
Cody Ponce
PIT
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310.
Andrew Cashner
FA
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311.
Patrick Weigel
ATL
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312.
Carson Fulmer
CWS
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313.
Jorge Guzman
MIA
|
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314.
Dillon Tate
BAL
|
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315.
Conner Menez
SF
|
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316.
Bernardo Flores Jr.
CWS
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317.
Jake Faria
MIL
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318.
Nick Margevicius
SEA
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319.
Matt Moore
FA
|
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320.
Ryan Weathers
SD
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321.
Glenn Sparkman
KC
|
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322.
Matt Liberatore
STL
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323.
Dane Dunning
CWS
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324.
Blake Taylor
HOU
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325.
Alex Faedo
DET
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326.
Marco Estrada
OAK
|
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327.
Adalberto Mejia
CWS
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328.
Nick Neidert
MIA
|
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329.
Beau Burrows
DET
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330.
Shelby Miller
MIL
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331.
Luis Perdomo
SD
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332.
Pedro Payano
NYM
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333.
Jalen Beeks
TB
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334.
Matt Carasiti
SEA
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335.
Jaime Barria
LAA
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336.
James Marvel
PIT
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337.
Jeff Brigham
MIA
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338.
J.B. Bukauskas
ARI
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339.
Hector Perez
TOR
|
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340.
Daniel Gossett
OAK
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341.
Nick Kingham
TOR
|
|
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342.
Braxton Garrett
MIA
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343.
Chance Adams
KC
|
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344.
Alvaro Seijas
STL
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345.
Adrian Morejon
SD
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346.
Ariel Jurado
TEX
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347.
Matt Wisler
MIN
|
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348.
Riley Pint
COL
|
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349.
Tanner Anderson
OAK
|
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350.
Yadier Alvarez
LAD
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351.
Yohander Mendez
TEX
|
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352.
Anthony Banda
TB
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353.
Taylor Clarke
ARI
|
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354.
Scott Moss
CLE
|
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355.
Taylor Cole
LAA
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356.
Anthony Castro
DET
|
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357.
Tim Melville
FA
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358.
JT Brubaker
PIT
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359.
Dillon Peters
LAA
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360.
Dan Straily
FA
|
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361.
Chandler Shepherd
BAL
|
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362.
Scott Blewett
KC
|
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363.
Paul Blackburn
OAK
|
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364.
Jose Mujica
COL
|
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365.
Chris Stratton
PIT
|
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366.
Trevor Oaks
SF
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367.
Tom Hatch
TOR
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368.
Odrisamer Despaigne
FA
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369.
Michel Baez
SD
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370.
Ryan Merritt
TB
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371.
Tony Cingrani
FA
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372.
Adbert Alzolay
CHC
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373.
Robert Dugger
MIA
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374.
Corey Oswalt
NYM
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375.
Manny Banuelos
SEA
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376.
Cole Irvin
PHI
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377.
Trey Supak
MIL
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378.
Ashton Goudeau
COL
|
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379.
Clay Holmes
PIT
|
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380.
Matt Harvey
FA
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381.
Derek Law
TEX
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382.
Jordan Holloway
MIA
|
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383.
Dennis Santana
LAD
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384.
Sam McWilliams
KC
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385.
Nestor Cortes Jr.
SEA
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386.
Fernando Romero
MIN
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387.
Ubaldo Jimenez
COL
|
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388.
Luke Bard
LAA
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389.
Kyle Hart
BOS
|
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390.
Jason Vargas
FA
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391.
Foster Griffin
KC
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392.
Francisco Liriano
PHI
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393.
Dario Agrazal
DET
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394.
Colin Rea
CHC
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395.
Clay Buchholz
FA
|
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396.
Kyle Funkhouser
DET
|
|
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397.
Rico Garcia
SF
|
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398.
David Hale
NYY
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399.
Ryan Castellani
COL
|
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400.
Sal Romano
CIN
|
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401.
David Hess
BAL
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402.
Bud Norris
PHI
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|
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403.
T.J. Zeuch
TOR
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404.
Edwin Jackson
ARI
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405.
Burch Smith
OAK
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406.
Aaron Brooks
FA
|
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407.
Jefry Rodriguez
CLE
|
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408.
Mark Appel
PHI
|
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409.
Chad Bettis
NYY
|
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410.
Devin Williams
MIL
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411.
Cody Anderson
FA
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|
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412.
Tanner Houck
BOS
|
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413.
Clayton Richard
FA
|
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414.
Hector Noesi
PIT
|
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415.
Edinson Volquez
TEX
|
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416.
Tommy Milone
FA
|
|
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417.
Elvis Luciano
TOR
|
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418.
Josh A. Smith
MIA
|
|
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419.
Vladimir Gutierrez
CIN
|
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420.
Jameson Taillon
PIT
|
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421.
Stephen Woods
KC
|
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422.
Heath Fillmyer
KC
|
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423.
Joel Payamps
ARI
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424.
Genesis Cabrera
STL
|
|
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425.
Zac Lowther
BAL
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426.
Rony Garcia
DET
|
|
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427.
Joey Wentz
DET
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428.
Reggie McClain
PHI
|
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429.
Ross Detwiler
CWS
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430.
Michael Rucker
BAL
|
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431.
Michael King
NYY
|
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432.
Brad Mills
SEA
|
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433.
Sean Gilmartin
TB
|
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434.
Taylor Hearn
TEX
|
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435.
Drew Gagnon
FA
|
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436.
Aaron Wilkerson
MIL
|
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437.
Aaron Slegers
TB
|
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438.
Kyle McGowin
WSH
|
|
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439.
Kodi Medeiros
CWS
|
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440.
Cy Sneed
HOU
|
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441.
Walker Lockett
NYM
|
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442.
Matt Koch
ARI
|
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443.
Melvin Adon
SF
|
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444.
Jorge Alcala
MIN
|
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445.
Erasmo Ramirez
NYM
|
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446.
Tom Eshelman
BAL
|
|
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447.
Alec Hansen
CWS
|
|
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448.
Wes Parsons
COL
|
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449.
Marcos Diplan
BAL
|
|
450.
Ervin Santana
FA
|
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451.
Nick Tropeano
NYY
|
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452.
Yefry Ramirez
NYM
|
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453.
Sam Howard
PIT
|
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454.
JC Ramirez
LAA
|
|
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455.
Phillips Valdez
BOS
|
|
456.
Ben Lively
FA
|
|
457.
Brock Stewart
CHC
|
|
458.
Jonathan Hernandez
TEX
|
|
459.
Ryan Carpenter
DET
|
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460.
Huascar Ynoa
ATL
|
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461.
Eric Skoglund
KC
|
|
462.
Travis Lakins
BAL
|
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463.
Alex McRae
CWS
|
|
464.
Mike Shawaryn
BOS
|
|
465.
Chi Chi Gonzalez
COL
|
|
466.
Gabriel Ynoa
FA
|
|
467.
Jesus Tinoco
COL
|
|
468.
Ty Blach
BAL
|
|
469.
Kohl Stewart
BAL
|
|
470.
Connor Joe
LAD
|
|
471.
Alex White
FA
|
|
472.
Ricardo Sanchez
STL
|
|
473.
Zack Brown
MIL
|
|
474.
Mitchell White
LAD
|
|
475.
Jake Woodford
STL
|
|
476.
Stephen Gonsalves
NYM
|
|
477.
Franklyn Kilome
NYM
|
|
478.
Andrew Moore
SEA
|
|
479.
Tony Santillan
CIN
|
|
480.
James Shields
FA
|
|
481.
Luis Ortiz
BAL
|
|
482.
Jeremy Hellickson
FA
|
|
483.
Luiz Gohara
LAA
|
|
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484.
Sam Delaplane
SEA
|
|
485.
Brett Graves
MIA
|
|
486.
Artie Lewicki
ARI
|
|
487.
Chris Ellis
KC
|
|
488.
Keury Mella
CIN
|
|
489.
Jimmy Yacabonis
SD
|
|
490.
Rookie Davis
FA
|
|
491.
Luis Escobar
PIT
|
|
492.
Chase De Jong
MIN
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