Fantasy Baseball Today Aaron Nola Disaster, Dodgers Promote Dalton Rushing & Rankings Questions! (5/15 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
May 15, 2025
Aaron Nola's alarming struggles on the mound raise eyebrows, while Sonny Gray also faces challenges. Ryan Weathers impresses in his return, adding intrigue for fantasy players. The Dodgers promote Dalton Rushing, but his playing time remains uncertain. Meanwhile, analyses of emerging talents like Rhys Hoskins and Masyn Winn dominate the discussion. The hosts dive into player rankings, comparing talents like Eugenio Suarez and Logan Henderson, providing listeners with insights to navigate their fantasy leagues.
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Aaron Nola's Struggles Deeply Analyzed
- Aaron Nola's recent performance is the worst stretch of his career, with significantly worse underlying metrics.
- Velocity is down slightly but trending up; struggles are likely a mix of skill decline and bad luck with variants.
Start Nola Without Overreacting
- Avoid overreacting to one bad start from Aaron Nola; start him consistently to catch the inevitable correction.
- Be cautious about starting Nola in tough matchups like Coors Field right now.
Sonny Gray's Decline Factors
- Sonny Gray is struggling due to decreased ground ball rate and lower swinging strike rate.
- At age 35, with diminished fastball usage, Gray might be at a turning point with limited room to adjust.