Fantasy Baseball Today

Orioles Promote Top Prospects, Young Pitchers With Upside & More! (8/18 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Aug 18, 2025
Junior Caminero's amazing 35 homers take center stage! The Baltimore Orioles make waves with the promotion of top prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers. Nolan McLean impresses in his debut, while Hurston Waldrep tweaks his pitch-mix for better results. Injuries shake up the scene, with Zack Wheeler hitting the IL, and the hosts highlight standout performances from young pitchers. Plus, there’s debate on whether Dean Kremer deserves more respect and strategic fantasy advice on which pitchers to start or sit!
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INSIGHT

Basallo's Massive Bat, But Playing-Time Puzzle

  • Samuel Basallo profiles as an elite hitter with huge exit velocities and immediate fantasy impact potential.
  • Playing time and long-term defensive fit may limit catcher eligibility and positional value next season.
ADVICE

Roster Basallo In Shallow Catchers-Leagues

  • Add Basallo in one-catcher and shallow leagues where catcher eligibility matters now.
  • Prefer him over lower-upside catchers like Alejandro Kirk or Sean Murphy in many formats.
INSIGHT

Beavers: Power + Speed Prospect For Deep Leagues

  • Dylan Beavers rose rapidly after an elite AAA season with power and speed, showing strong zone contact at nearly 90%.
  • He is only immediately valuable in deep five-outfielder or larger formats.
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