Fantasy Baseball Today Ronald Acuña IS BACK! Week 10 Sleepers & Two-Start Pitchers (5/23 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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May 23, 2025 Ronald Acuña's highly awaited return is discussed, along with his potential impact on the lineup. Christian Yelich is proving to be a dual threat with power and speed, albeit struggling with his batting average. Recent standout performances from Logan O'Hoppe and Taylor Ward are highlighted. Injury updates include Julio Rodriguez's back issue. There’s excitement around Nathan Eovaldi and Carlos Rodon’s match-up. The episode wraps up with insights on two-start pitchers, sleeper hitters, and key waiver wire options for fantasy baseball enthusiasts.
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Ronald Acuña's Return Story
- Ronald Acuña is making his season debut nearly a year after a torn ACL.
- He has seen more live pitching pre-return than any active MLB player this year on rehabs.
Christian Yelich's Batting Challenges
- Christian Yelich has strong power-speed but struggles with batting average due to a high ground ball rate.
- His back surgery might contribute to this unusual ground ball focus affecting his overall stats.
Managing Taylor Ward Hot Streak
- Hold onto Taylor Ward while he is firing and at low roster percentages.
- Consider trading him if his roster rate nears 90% without losing his hot streak.