2332 - The Suprising Top 10 Fantasy Players

Take 10 with Tim – May 29, 2026 @ 9:15 am1.David Sandlin and Gage Jump made their MLB debut this week.a.Sandlin (RHP, CHW) – 6.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 ER, 4K/0BB; FB: 97.7 mph (T 99.3), CB: 29% whiff rateb.Gage Jump (LHP, ATH) – 5.0 IP, 9 hits, 4 ER, 5K/1BB; FB: 95.9 mph (T 97.9); SL 45% whiff rate; sweeper 33% whiff ratec.Jump is the more heralded as the Red Sox had moved Sandlin to the bullpen, but after the trade to the White Sox and moving back to the rotation, and had him throw his curveball more, he’s been better. Jump of course pitches half his games in Sacramentod.Who will you make the larger bid this weekend?2.Teoscar Hernandez pulls a hammy and will be lost for a few weeks. Tommy Edman is due back soon, and then there’s Alek Thomas or Ryan Ward. I’m guessing you’re not too interested, given the situation, or are you?a.I’m assuming when Tommy Edman is ready to return, he’ll be the Dodgers' second baseman. Is that how you see it?b.I got an interesting text from a Patreon member discussing all the potential bad contracts looming for the Dodgers. Let’s look at their roster and see if we can figure out what they will do in a few years.i.Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 Financial Summaryii.Here’s how I responded:1.Question: We hold up the Dodgers as the exemplar org in baseball, but many of their big contracts are going to start looking very bad, as soon as next year. Is it possible that their model actually turns sour? 2.My Response: “I think that’s been their strategy. Play for today and worry about tomorrow some other day. Remember, they also have a bunch of deferred money kicking in with Ohtani, etc. one thought is as they deal with the bad contracts, they promote all their young kids as cheap alternatives as the Mookies of the world become backup players. So cheap everyday players and expensive backups. Besides Betts and Smith, freeman, Tucker, Teoscar all are done in three more years. The strategy might work. I will say that Smith’s contract looks the worse but he’s also the most reasonable. They might have to buy him out. Mookie should be ok for next 2 years and then, his will really look ugly”3.Tatsuya Imai was involved in a no-hitter this week. He danced around four walks over six innings and then turned it over to the bullpen. It wasn’t pretty, but he’s in the history books.a.I’m assuming you are still concerned?b.How should I view him moving forward?4.Let’s take a look at the standings5.Top Ranked Fantasy Players according to Fantrax. WOW – no Judge, no Ohanti, no ANYBODY! The first two months have truly been unique this season.a.Mason Miller – 23.2 IP, 16 saves, 47K, 0.76 ERSb.James Wood – .276 BA, 15 HR, 10 SB, 37 RBI, and 50 runs! Second in runs scored is Brice Turang with 43.c.Cam Schlitter – 72 IP, 7 wins, 81K, 1.50 ERAd.Oneil Cruz – .260 BA, 11 HR, 17 SB, 38 runs, 35 RBIe.Chris Sale – 62 IP, 7 wins, 72K, 1.89 ERAf.Chase Burns – 64.1 IP, 7 wins, 72K, 1.96 ERAg.Jordan Walker - .300 BA, 15 HR, 7 SB, 38 runs, 42 RBIh.Jacob Misiorowski – 64 IP, 5 wins, 100K, 1.83 ERA – Sanchez is second in Ks with 95 and is number 13 on this list.i.Andy Pages - .303 BA, 13 HR, 7 SB, 34 runs, 50 RBIj.CJ Abrams - .294 BA, 12 HR, 8 SB, 34 runs, 47 RBIk.Davis Martin – 61.2 IP, 7 wins, 66K, 2.04 ERA6.Questions related to #5 above a.Which two players do you think are the most securely locked in to a Top 25 rankings in fantasy baseball at the end of the season?b.Which two player do you think will NOT finish in the Top 25 in fantasy baseball at the end of the season?c.I got an email from a Patreon member during draft season – I’ve brought this up before, but it’s proved to be prescient. He asked of the young pitchers in that 45 to 55 pitcher range: Schlitter, Sheehan, Misio, Burns, Nolan McLeani.Rank the order of these player for the rest of the season?ii.Rank the order of these players over the next five years – time on the IL WILL be considered a factor.7.What hitter are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?8.What pitcher are you targeting for this weekend’s FAAB?