Fantasy Baseball Today

Welcome Back, Brandon Woodruff! Emmet Sheehan or Joe Boyle? (7/7 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Jul 7, 2025
Brandon Woodruff dazzles upon his return, while Trevor Rogers impresses with his post-surgery performance. Zack Wheeler throws a complete game, and the Astros sweep the Dodgers. Injury news hits as Clarke Schmidt needs Tommy John surgery, prompting discussions on Emmet Sheehan and Joe Boyle as potential adds. Lucas Giolito continues his strong run, and the hosts tackle what to do with struggling pitchers like Jesus Luzardo. It's a deep dive into waiver wire gems and the ever-evolving fantasy landscape.
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INSIGHT

Brandon Woodruff's Effective Comeback

  • Brandon Woodruff returned from surgery with effective command despite reduced fastball velocity.
  • New pitches and adjustments may offset lost velocity, keeping him a valuable fantasy asset.
ADVICE

Use Trevor Rogers as Streamer

  • Trevor Rogers has regained effectiveness with mix of pitches despite lower velocity.
  • He's a usable streamer especially in favorable matchups like against the Marlins this week.
INSIGHT

Rays' Tandem Pitching Strategy

  • Rays are using a tandem pitching strategy with Joe Boyle piggybacking Drew Rasmussen.
  • Rasmussen is likely limited by innings cap and this affects his fantasy value negatively.
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