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It's Time to Buy Low 🧵 Let's identify some players who have been better than their surface stats so far. While this early in the season the samples size is so small, it is important not to overthink any statistic. But these guys are ready to turn it around: 1/5

@corbin_young21 Are you seeing a profile that's lined up for a lower whip? More strikeouts? More volatility?

Cleveland Guardians' starting pitcher Joey Cantillo had the changeup working against the Royals, leading to a 38.9% swinging-strike rate. He continues to throw a harder changeup (+1.6 mph), losing 3 inches of downward movement. That’s similar to Cantillo’s changeup velocity and movement profile in 2026. 🪙It coincides with Cantillo’s changeup being thrown more in the zone (56%) on April 8th, up from 50% in 2026 and 46.6% in 2025. He was locating some changeups in the heart of the zone for called and swinging strikes on Wednesday, so that approach might not be sustainable against other teams. 🪝Cantillo’s curveball was a called-strike machine on Wednesday, with a 67% called strike rate. The heatmaps show Cantillo going for backdoor curveballs to right-handed hitters, attempting to catch them sleeping on the breaking pitch. ⏩He has been throwing curveballs 2-3 mph harder in 2026, leading to fewer inches (3-5) of downward movement. It’s still an above-average pitch from a vertical movement standpoint, though there have been more curveballs higher in the zone than in previous seasons. Monitor Cantillo’s curveball locations. Cantillo has been a fun sleeper that's performing fairly well early in 2026.

After a slow start out of the gate, James Wood has quickly reminded us what we were so excited about coming into the season. His power will play in any park, in any lineup, and against any pitchers. All that's left is to ascend to the elite tier of bats. #Natitude

Aside from having a noodle for an arm, it's been mostly quiet on the Roman Anthony front so far. We all know the avalanche of hits are coming at some point, and we will all wish we send that offer. The last time you will ever be able to buy him in a dynasty league may be right now. #DirtyWater

@dynastyinfo411 The strikeouts are real. He was a great K/9 guy last year

Joey Cantillo has looked impressive through his first three starts: 14.2 IP 2.45 ERA 1.23 WHIP 20 K

@FAmmiranteTFJ Hey Frank, Who'd be your #1 drop and #2 drop out of Tovar, Royce Lewis, Muncy ATH, Vientos, Adolis Garcia, Jorge Polanco, Varsho?

Ya it's a cold streak

@_MikeVA #AskMikeVA Who'd be your #1 drop and #2 drop out of Tovar, Royce Lewis, Muncy ATH, Vientos, Adolis Garcia, Jorge Polanco, Varsho?

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Alec Burleson, STL Let me start off by saying I am not a Burleson fan. I didn't want to include him here but I felt I needed to because what he is doing is notable. First of all, he is mashing and only has 1 HR to show for it. His Statcast Sliders are all red, but I wanted to highlight something in particular. His low strikeouts continue to be a strength of his profile each of the last few years. However, this year, he's also up to an 18% walk rate vs 7% last year. Improved Plate Discipline showcases an OBP that could become elite once the hits start falling.📈 #STLCards 5/5

Dominic Canzone, SEA I'm not hearing a lot of buzz about what he has done so far this year, and it's likely because he is hitting just about .200 with a couple homers. But looking at his expected statistics, it's easy to see a breakout waiting to happen. And he's likely to be on your waiver wire. 📈 #TridentsUp 4/5

It's Time to Buy Low 🧵 Let's identify some players who have been better than their surface stats so far. While this early in the season the samples size is so small, it is important not to overthink any statistic. But these guys are ready to turn it around: 1/5

Prospect Stash Alert🚨 If you have the room to stash Charlie Condon, he has huge upside as a power bat at Coors Field. The odds are low that he comes up and dominates, but then again you would have said that about Nick Kurtz 1 year ago. He also has no one blocking his path on the MLB roster. Just be prepared to drop if he goes back to struggling. #Rockies

@Roto_Frank He's a top 10 first baseman 💯

SAL STEWART SOCK AND A SHOE

@TJStats Based on your experience with these graphics, is having 6 ~roughly~ 100 tjStuff+ offerings considered a good arsenal? We know he won't be the Wheeler of old until the velo comes up a bit, but I believe he can still pitch effectively with this current setup.

Zack Wheeler made another rehab start in AAA today, firing off 61 pitches with 6 K over 4.1 IP Wheeler is making his way back from venous thoracic outlet syndrome that has kept him out since last August. The pitch count is encouraging, but the velocity is understandably down

3 HR and 3 SB for Sal Stewart, and he's hitting everything to every part of the field. Is there anything this man cannot do? Elite 1B season incoming 💯 #ATOBTTR

@mailboxlampwhat @Dbacks Definitely love Carroll there. Good work

@TheLab_FBB @Dbacks Just swapped Schwarber for him in an OBP league.

Who needs a hammate bone, anyway? Apparently not Corbin Carroll, who looks exactly like his mid-season version so far. Who bought the draft day discount...it was a layup. @Dbacks #fantasybaseball

Make a trade offer for Seiya Suzuki before he returns later this week. You'll thank yourself soon enough. Dude is just a great hitter and someone I've been in on for the last 3 years. He got extremely cold in the second half of 2025 but otherwise has been rock solid and consistent. #Cubs

@josefantasy20 Absolutely. Would also include one of your bench bats to get the deal done. Olson is a safe early round pick. As much as I like Wheeler, he is still a risk for performance and injury for the next couple months.

@TheLab_FBB I have Wheeler, would you trade him for Matt Olson in a 10 Team ESPN Points League ?

Controversial topic this week, but let's talk about Zack Wheeler ⚾️ His velocity is down📉in his minor league rehab starts and we know there's a track record of velo issues from TOS surgery. However, he's nearing a return and I think putting out a buy-low trade offer is worth your time, if your league-mate is having buyers remorse on drafting him. It's simple really, I think a 60% version of Wheeler is still playable in 12-team leagues. A 70%-80% version likely emerges as he builds back up his endurance and adds weight. And if he ever gets anywhere close to his 90%-100% self, you likely win your league 💯 Who's feeling lucky?🎰 @Phillies #Phillies #fantasybaseball

@GekkoIndustries @FAmmiranteTFJ I traded him away right before the season….

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Bryan Abreu has thrown more Balls (48) than Strikes (46) this yr. Below is list of players who have the same/worse Ball% as Abreu as of April 8th in 2024 and 2025. 3 of them are position players!! The others hurt or demoted. Abreu is DROP in all formats!

Jordan Walker just won’t stop. 🛑 He’s on a mission to quiet all his doubters. Will be interesting to see if he can keep it up for a full season. 🍿 #STLCards