Fantasy Baseball Today Prospect Promotions, Waiver Adds, Injuries & More! (4/21 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Apr 21, 2025
Logan Henderson impresses in his major league debut, while Andrew Abbott is racking up strikeouts. The weekend featured a wild Cubs-Dbacks game and a jaw-dropping 24-run performance by the Reds. Prospects Chandler Simpson and Agustin Ramirez are turning heads with their potential. Injury updates raise concerns over Luis Arraez and others. Plus, insights into emerging waiver wire pitchers and the struggles of closers like Devin Williams add depth to fantasy strategies. Tune in for player recommendations and streaming options!
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Logan Henderson's Pitching Upside
- Logan Henderson's fastball-changeup combo dominated in his MLB debut despite lack of velocity.
- Success depends on effective low-release fastball causing swings and misses, with changeup as a plus pitch.
Approach Andrew Abbott Cautiously
- Consider targeting waiver-wire pitchers like Andrew Abbott who show strikeout upside despite inconsistencies.
- Place modest bids to see if their improved fastball effectiveness continues before trusting in lineups.
Add Simpson For Steals Potential
- Add speed-focused prospect Chandler Simpson in categories leagues targeting steals.
- Bid cautiously based on league depth and steal needs due to rarity of pure base-stealing profiles succeeding.