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Justin Mason
11:46
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Nate "Steve Pearce" Lowe
12:01
Colson Montgomery or Noelvi ROS in a points league?
Justin Mason
12:01
Marte
Datt Mamon
12:01
What do you think Cam Schlitter's ceiling is?
Justin Mason
12:02
I think he is likely a mid rotation guy with a ceiling of a #2 if everything comes together.
The Trout Fisherman
12:02
Some donkey dropped mike Trout a month ago and I used my #1 waiver to pick him up.  Am I now the donkey?  Is Mike Trout droppable in a 10 man redraft league?
Justin Mason
12:02
I think he is droppable in a shallow league like that.
bdubs
12:03
When Alvarez returns, who to drop? LSosa (I can move Altuve back to 2B), Grisham, Carpenter, Anthony?
Justin Mason
12:03
That's tough. I'd probably lean Sosa here
Matt
12:04
Thoughts on Jared Jones future? I tend to not put much stock in TJ returns, but he's apparently looking to start throwing next month. THink he still has the ceiling from before injury?
Justin Mason
12:04
He absolutely still has the ceiling, but guys tend to be inconsistent in their first year back from TJ so if you care about 2026, I wouldnt count on him to be a steady contributor.
jonny
12:05
chucking Luis Gil out for a 2-step in 12'ers this week? juicy matchups
Justin Mason
12:05
I feel like he is pretty close to a must start in most formats this week.
South Sider
12:05
I'm locked into a playoff spot and planning the backend of my pitching staff for the playoffs, could you rank these starters ROS in a QS league? And would you drop Giolito for any of them? Morton, Nestor, Tylor Megill, Bradish, Ashcraft, Messick
Justin Mason
12:07
Morton, Bradish, Megill, Messick, Nestor Ashcraft. I would drop Ashcraft
South Sider
12:08
Do you think we can rely on Lauer to stay in the rotation down the stretch with the Biebs back?
Justin Mason
12:08
I cant see them taking him out of the rotation with the way he's pitched. These things always work themselves out with an injury somewhere
Mike
12:09
Any confidence in starting Strider in a two-step?  The first game is a good one, but so was ChiSox last week?  I would start a holds/ratio reliever (Uceta) instead?
Justin Mason
12:10
Confidence? Not a ton, but I dont know how you dont just roll the dice with him. This is the risk of guys coming back from elbow surgery. They tend to struggle in their first season back, but there will be really good starts mixed in you dont want to miss
gonyr
12:10
What happens with Baty/Vientos/Mauricio next season?
Justin Mason
12:10
I think they have to trade someone.
Guest
12:10
Any concern with Seiya Suzuki? Statcast page is all red, big finish coming?
Justin Mason
12:10
Yeah, I am a buyer if someone is looking to sell or drops.
South Sider
12:11
Better stash for 2026 in an OBP league, Max Clark or Walcott? Will either be an impact player in 2026?
Justin Mason
12:11
I think Clark is more likely to make a debut in 2026. I would be surprised if Walcott did.
Showbusiness77
12:11
Final playoff week with chance to win! Do we believe Reds/Astros pitching map? Any chance Hunter Greene and/or Hunter Brown each pitch on the 31st or both teams sticking with 6-man? TY
Justin Mason
12:12
I think neither likely pitches on Sunday, but if one was going to, it's probably brown
Florida Marlin
12:12
What is the ceiling for Eury Perez? Same upside as Skubal, Skenes, Crochet?
Justin Mason
12:13
Yes. He has that kind of talent. He will be in my top 10-15 SPs next year I am pretty sure
Guest
12:13
Playoffs! Standard H2H Cats. My opponent only uses starters so I know I'll lose Ks, but aiming to take ERA, WHIP, and SVs and cross my fingers to remain competitive in Wins. Would you start Eury at NYM this week? Could replace with Vest or Cade Smith.
Justin Mason
12:13
I would
Guest
12:13
Can Ashcraft and Messick be counted on down the stretch or will they have pitch limits? How do they rank Ros with Yu Darvish, Bibee, and Alexander?
Justin Mason
12:15
Ashcraft is the one I worry about with an innings limit. I think Messick should be fine and I would have him at the top of this list.

Messick, Darvish, Alexander, Ashcraft, Bibee
Passing
12:17
Is the Password just a small side platoon bat with a 80-grade nickname? Will he be worth keeping in AL Only?
Justin Mason
12:17
I dont think he will be worth keeping in most formats.
I also have Alvarez coming back
12:17
Who to CUT (AL daily OBP league): Meidroth, Password, India?
Justin Mason
12:17
Garcia
Justin
12:17
Vientos has been on fire for the past week. Do you think this is just a hot streak? Or has he possibly figured something out and recaptured his 2024 form?
Justin Mason
12:18
This is what you get from this profile. He will go on hot streaks, but the lack of consistent contact in the zone will lead to prolonged slumps as well. I would ride the hot streak but be ready to dump if he cools off.
Volpain
12:18
Traded for Volpe a few weeks ago, thinking he was due for improvement, but it’s only gotten worse. Him or India in an OBP league?
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