Fantasy Baseball Today Fun Night for Rookie Pitchers & Pirates Promote Bubba Chandler! (8/21 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)
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Aug 21, 2025 The Pirates are promoting Bubba Chandler to the bullpen, sparking excitement. Rookie pitchers like Hurston Waldrep and Cam Schlittler showcased impressive skills on the mound. Brice Turang continues to shine, while concerns arise about Kodai Senga's performance. Injury updates reveal Kyle Tucker's hand issues. Jacob Misiorowski earns 'Dog of the Week' honors, and Jesus Luzardo makes a strong comeback. The hosts also delve into waiver wire strategies, assessing which hitters and pitchers are worth the roster spots as the season wraps up.
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Chandler’s Call-Up Misstep
- Bubba Chandler peaked early at Triple-A with a sub-2.00 ERA and high strikeouts before a sharp decline.
- Pirates delayed his call-up and then shifted him to a bulk-relief role, frustrating Chandler and the hosts.
Rookie Pitchers Rising Fast
- Hurston Waldrop and Cam Schlittler emerged as top waiver targets after strong starts and elite whiff rates.
- Waldrop's splitter and starter-length outings make him more roster-worthy than Schlittler in most formats.
How To Handle Chandler In Fantasy
- Keep Bubba Chandler if you already rostered him but avoid adding him in shallow leagues until he shows relief success.
- Prefer rostering Hurston Waldrop or Cam Schlittler for immediate fantasy value instead.