Fantasy Baseball Today Spencer Strider's Return! Do We Bench Struggling Pitchers? (4/17 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
Apr 17, 2025
Spencer Strider returns to the mound, raising excitement among fans. Chris Bassitt shines early in the season, while both Robbie Ray and Aaron Nola struggle in a matchup. There’s buzz around White Sox prospect Edgar Quero and debates on waiver wire pitchers. The hosts analyze whether to invest in the promising starts of Max Meyer and Nick Pivetta. Meanwhile, discussions unfold about Gavin Williams' performance issues and the potential of emerging players. Humorous banter rounds off the insights for fantasy baseball enthusiasts.
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Strider's Return: Solid but Reduced
- Spencer Strider returned with solid strikeout numbers but reduced velocity.
- His ceiling likely lowered, with rankings around 13th among starters fitting for now.
Bassett Is Good, Not Ace
- Treat Chris Bassett's stellar start as an outlier but acknowledge he's approaching must-start status.
- Avoid paying ace value for him; he's more of a solid mid-tier starter than an ace.
Ray's Issues vs. Nola's Stability
- Robbie Ray struggles with control and strikeout upside limits his fantasy reliability.
- Aaron Nola, despite some ERA struggles, remains a must-start and usually solid.