Ranking Waiver Wire Pitchers, Alvarado Suspended 80 Games & More! (5/19 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

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May 19, 2025

Mick Abel shines in his major league debut, tossing six shutout innings. Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension shakes up the Phillies' bullpen dynamics. Emerging waiver wire pitchers like Logan Henderson and A.J. Smith-Shauver catch attention for fantasy rosters. The hosts analyze the unpredictability of pitching at Coors Field and debate the fates of struggling pitchers like Cade Povich and Clayton Kershaw. As May heats up, some hitters are coming alive, prompting fresh roster considerations.

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ANECDOTE

Mick Abel's Stunning Debut

Mick Abel impressed with six shutout innings and nine strikeouts in his MLB debut.
Despite success, Phillies plan to send him back down after this spot start.

ADVICE

Top Waiver Wire Pitchers

Prioritize adding Ryan Weathers and Logan Henderson; Weathers has more talent, Henderson a better situation.
Add Hayden Birdsong next due to impressive strikeout and pitch data.

INSIGHT

Phillies' Bullpen Dynamics

Jordan Romano is likely to get majority saves for Phillies during Jose Alvarado's suspension.
Phillies may use Matt Strom for matchup-based assignments in late innings.

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