The San Diego Padres make a significant massive boy transfer on Friday buying Miami Marlins second baseman and back-to-back batting champ Luis Arraez. Luis batted .354 in 147 video games in 2023 and .316 in 144 video games in 2022. The .354 was the very best season common for a participant since 2010 and my dude holds an especially spectacular .324 profession common. In different phrases, the man can hit. All of us knew that. He was batting .432 at the moment final 12 months and there was an entire will-he received’t-he drama of if he might truly hit over .400. Keep in mind that? Me neither. Regardless, Arraez is at present slashing a good .299/.347/.372 thus far this 12 months, and whereas he’s hanging out greater than standard and has but to hit a house run we will completely blame that on the Marlins being terrible, proper? Within the midst of a six recreation hitting streak, seems to be like he’s effectively on his option to his fourth straight season batting over .300. The Padres know precisely what they’re getting right here and he’ll possible slot within the leadoff spot in entrance of mashers like FTJ, Machado and, uh, Cronenworth. Must be a significant increase to his counting stats so Luis house owners rejoice. It’s not typically you get traded to a spot sunnier than Miami. The return within the commerce isn’t completely finalized but, however in the intervening time presumably headed to South seashore shall be RHP Woo-Suk Go, and three outfield prospects: Dillon Head, Jakob Marsee, and Nathan Martorella. I’m not going to fake to know who any of those gamers are however Woo-Suk Go and Dillon Head sound like some issues I might get into. Go at present holds a 4.38 ERA at AA, and a ten.9 Ok/9. Yeesh. It’s exhausting to see him in a MLB uni any time quickly however the Marlins ARE pretty horrible. So that you by no means know. Head and Marsee have been each high 10 prospects within the Padres farm system, with Head possible being the centerpiece return within the deal, he’s hitting .237 with a homer and three steals this 12 months and he’s nonetheless simply 19 years outdated. Marsee hit .274/.413/.428 with 46 steals in 2023 in order that’s additionally one thing. Lastly, Nathan Martorella is hitting .292 with two homers and three steals to start out 2023 and was awkwardly pulled for a pinch runner final night time when the trade news hit. Is that needed? They may at the very least let him rating first, no? It’s clearly exhausting to grade this commerce with the return prospects being so uncooked but it surely’s definitely stunning to see the Marlins promoting off property so rapidly. Both approach this needs to be a giant boon for the San Diego line up and Arraez house owners as effectively. ArraEZ come, ArraEZ go I suppose!
Right here’s what else I noticed in fantasy baseball Friday night time:
Fernando Tatis Jr. – 3-for-5, HR (7), 3 RBI. Holy moly he molly whopped this one! Rizz ’em with the FTJ-ism, Fernando! No surprise ABBA wrote a tune about you. If I used to be half as cool as FTJ I most likely wouldn’t be running a blog on a Friday night time.
Jake Cronenworth – 2-for-5, HR (6). Manny Machado additionally homered (5). For what it’s Cronenworth, Jake’s bought a formidable .516 slugging share with 9 doubles and is hitting .400 up to now week with 3 ding dongs. I believed it was loopy to bat him third again and again however I suppose that’s why I’m not Mr. Supervisor. And even simply Supervisor.
Dylan Stop – 6.2 IP, 3 hits, ER, 8 Ok, 4th win. He bought rouged up by the Phillies final week however Dylan has seemed each bit the Ace the ‘Dres traded for this offseason. SD making strikes! You like to see it. Won’t ever Stop to amaze what leaving the White Sox can do for a man. A 2.55 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 48/14 Ok/BB. That is your life now, too, Luis Arraez.
Joe Ross – 6.0 IP, 6 hits, ER, 4 Ok. Ugh, why can’t I stop Joe Ross. Give up attempting to creating Joe Ross occur, it’s not going to occur. He will get the Royals subsequent week and that outta crush my desires.
Trevor Megill – 1.0 IP, Ok, SV (2). Is it Megill? Is it Payamps? Is it Uribe? After a month of speculating, I’ve come to the conclusion that the Brewers nearer is, dot dot dot…Devin Williams. These three will possible proceed to get save probabilities till Williams returns making all of them rosterable, sadly.
Hayden Wesneski – 6.1 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 Ok. Undoubtedly Hayden’s greatest outing of the 12 months, hanging out a profession excessive eight Brewers and pitching into the sixth for the primary time this 12 months. The numbers are awfully fairly you guys (0.54 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 14/3 Ok/BB) however I’m going to want to see him go 5 innings in again to again begins earlier than I even contemplate streaming him.
Christopher Morel – 1-for-4, HR (6). All hail the mushroom king! Spring has sprung!
Cal Quantrill – 7.2 IP, 3 hits, 9 Ok, 1st win. Not solely was this one of the best begin for a Colorado starter all 12 months, it was Quantrill’s greatest begin in three years! It was additionally the primary time all 12 months the Rockies haven’t trailed in a recreation which is thoughts blowing. We give the White Sox a number of flack for rostering the group they’re rostering however this group seems to be simply as unhealthy, at the very least Chicago has accidents responsible.
Ryan McMahon – 2-for-5, HR (5). Two homers hitting near .400 up to now week. He’s additionally bought a pleasant homestand developing. I wouldn’t begin him, and neither would most MLB groups however you do you.
Oneil Cruz – 1-for-4, HR (4), 2 RBI. The Cruz Missile hit some absolute lasers final night time together with this 111.7 mph shot. His BABIP would counsel he’s been a tad unfortunate, and to be trustworthy, my complete fantasy season is counting on this being the case.
Cole Irvin – 6.1 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 4 Ok, third win, ERA at 2.86. His third straight scoreless outing! Fortunate for Cole, and Cole house owners, everybody on the O’s pitching workers appears to be occurring the IL. Oh no, don’t jinx him!
Hunter Greene – 5.2 IP, 5 hits, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 Ok, ERA at 3.12. Now that’s extra prefer it! In opposition to the Mighty O’s no much less.
Elly De La Cruz – 2-for-4, SB (19). The spotlight of this Elly recreation was not his nineteenth, (NINETEETH!) stolen base or the prospect of a 40-90 season but it was this interaction with my other soulmate. Finest mates! Please let it’s so.
Ryan O’Hearn – 2-for-5, HR (5). Simply retains hitting baseballs. That’s a six recreation hitting streak and did I point out he bats within the coronary heart of one of the best lineup in baseball? Possibly when he will get to 10 residence runs you’ll choose him up?
Craig Kimbrel – 1.0 IP, 3 Ok, SV (8). Strikes out the aspect for The Kimbrel. Craig converts save opps virtually as spectacularly as he blows them.
Trea Turner – 2-for-3, run, SB (10). Was doing superior Trea issues on the bottom paths, scoring on a wild pitch from second however ended up leaving the sport with hamstring soreness proper after. Properly, at the very least I bought to expertise a second of pleasure earlier than the dread set in.
Yusei Kikuchi – 6.0 IP, 6 hits, ER, BB, 7 Ok. Lisa Loeb’s favourite participant dominated the Nats by six leaving with the lead solely to look at his bullpen hand over seven runs. Extra like Yu-dont-sei. Yeesh, sounds just like the bullpen owes him an edible association. Nonetheless, the stats don’t lie 2.72 ERA, 1.16 ERA, 43/9 Ok/BB. Mmhm. He must be owned in every single place at this level.
Patrick Corbin – 6.0 IP, 6 hits, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 Ok. Nah although.
Luis Garcia – 1-for-1, 2 runs, HR (2), 3 RBI. Gray instructed you to BUY him just a few weeks in the past and the way is he nonetheless in a platoon? He’s slashing .300/.344/.456, you don’t have any higher choices at this level, Washington. His excessive BABIP and virtually 10% barrel share counsel some energy is on the way in which as effectively.
Aaron Civale – 4.2 IP, 6 hits, 7 ER, BB, 5 Ok, ERA at 6.14. Gosh, issues began out so effectively between us, too. Identical as this begin, he held a 9-3 lead going into the fifth, I lit a stogie, put my toes up, and reclined in my favourite vegan-friendly leather-based chair. That’s when it hit me. I imply, Baty hit it. 4 extra runs within the fifth, and say goodbye to the win, Michael! Exterior of the 7 ER runs he truly seemed pretty okay however I’m nonetheless scared as hell of his begin in opposition to the White Sox subsequent week. That’s bought all of the makings of a lure recreation and I don’t belief Civale proper now. Are the Rays like unhealthy now?
Jose Quintana – 2.2 IP, 10 hits, 8 ER, BB, 2 Ok, third L. Okay effectively, Civale was tough however at the very least I didn’t begin Quintana.
Brett Baty – 3-for-4, 2 HR (3), 4 RBI. Who’s your Baty!? The final word Baty name! BB bought the Mets on the board with a 3-run shot within the 2nd, his first ding dong since March! Then piled on with a 420+ footer off nearer Jason Adam (1.0 IP, 2 hits, ER, Ok, SV (2)) within the ninth. The post-post-post-post hype prospect is slashing a good .271/.340/.385 and .333 up to now week however the energy hasn’t been there till Friday night time. Not prepared to totally purchase in however I’m watching him nearer than Child Reindeer. That’s, with my jaw dropped, and below my blankets within the fetal place.
Randy Arozarena – 1-for-2, HR, 3 BBs. Randy mashed a 450 footer, yum! His first hit in 5 video games, so he actually wanted this one. I suppose somebody is feeling these Metropolis Join unis!
Marcus Stroman – 5.1 IP, 3 hits, ER, 5 BB, 3 Ok. FIVE WALKS!? In NYC Metropolis, that’s like a lot elevator time within the elevator. Woof.
Reese Olson – 5.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 Ok. The numbers look pretty enticing if not just a little boring, 2.70 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 31/13 Ok/BB. However hey, at my age you’re most likely marrying enticing however boring. Time to settle, of us! And for those who take out that pummeling in Pittsburgh he’s much more elite-looking. I like his begin at Cleveland however StreamONator hates it, who do you belief: man or machine???
Jason Foley – 0.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 ER. This couldn’t have gone extra unspectacularly for Foley. Anthony Rizzo with the walk off win! You hate to see it! Foley allowed 4 straight hits and the 1.54 WHIP is a tad scary however most likely not sufficient to lose his lock on the nearer job…but. Alex Lange do be lurking although!
Riley Greene – 3-for-4, run. TIL that the acronym TIL means “right this moment I realized”, additionally that Riley Greene can be the identify of a well-liked British nation singer. Additionally, there are British nations singers. I realized a number of issues right this moment to be trustworthy. Again to Riley, is Greene my favourite coloration now!? It may need to be! That’s a six recreation hitting streak, and Riley’s hitting .435 in that stretch with two tanks. He might have some first rate counting stats to pair with that common if the Motor Metropolis Kitties offense wasn’t so torpid. Nonetheless, I’ll take what I can get!
Jose Soriano – 6.0 IP, 5 hits, 0 ER, BB, 3 Ok, 1st win. The Angels might use a vivid spot and sadly, it seems to be like Jose Soriano is about one of the best they’re gonna do for now. He’s been extra good than unhealthy the walks are horrifying although. He will get the Pirates subsequent week and I might see contemplating the prospect of perhaps occupied with mulling over the potential of considering whether or not or not I ought to evaluate the choice of doubtless choosing him up. I nonetheless don’t know for certain although!
Nolan Schanuel – 3-for-4, 2 runs, HR (3). BUY. He’s truly hit safely in 11 of his final 12 video games (ELEVEN), he’s batting .400 with 2 homers up to now week it’s a surprise we’re not speaking about him extra. One of many weirdest tales I learn within the offseason was Nolan’s coaching schedule the place he refused to take a seat down as a result of he thought standing on a regular basis would strengthen his legs. Welp, fortunate for him with this expertise depleted Angels group he shouldn’t have to take a seat typically.
Hunter Renfroe – 1-for-3, HR (3). Mashed a recreation tying homer within the fifth and I actually had no concept he was on this group. Most likely as a result of he’s slashing .155/.228/.298.
Salvador Perez – 1-for-3, HR (8). Sally’s bought 30 RBI! That’s virtually his age! What I wouldn’t do for 30 RBIs proper now.
Brady Singer – 6.0 IP, 4 hits, ER, 8 Ok, ERA at 2.45. The Royals are trying fairly legit to me, guys and 4 lady readers (hello mother!). It’s KC’s time to shine now! If Taylor Swift exhibits up at a recreation, that’s our sign so as to add all their gamers!
Michael Lorenzen – 6.0 IP, 4 hits, ER, 3 BB, 3 Ok. Most likely his greatest begin of the 12 months, particularly contemplating his opponent is a wagon like I simply talked about. Lorenzen will get an actual cherry of a matchup in Oakland subsequent week so it may very well be a superb time to leap on the Lorenzen wagon, too.
Chris Paddack – 6.0 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, BB, 6 Ok, third win. Exterior of hanging out 10 White Sox again on April 22, Paddack has been principally underwhelming however seemed fairly good Friday night time and has now received three in a row with a 2.00 ERA and 18/2 Ok/BB in that stretch. I’m sort of baffled he’s so accessible. Baffled, ya’ll! He will get the Mariners subsequent week and the Twins can’t lose. what to do!
Tanner Houck – 6.0 IP, 6 hits, 4 ER, 2 BB, 5 Ok, third L, ERA at 2.18. What the Houck! Tanner has been the sufferer of some unhealthy protection and worse run assist. He nonetheless seems to be fairly filthy and am beginning with confidence versus Washington subsequent week.
Jhoan Duran – 1.0 IP, 2 Ok, SV (2). Threw simply 11 pitches. Two of which have been 103 mph! Absolute cheese-mo. Candy sassy molassy! You’re telling me this man was damage for a month?
Ronel Blanco – 6.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 Ok, ERA at 2.09. Nonetheless ready for the wheels to fall off right here as his outings appear to get progressively worse, however not unhealthy by any means, don’t get me mistaken. A begin a Yankee stadium subsequent week shall be a real take a look at.
Josh Hader – 1.0 IP, BB, 2 Ok, SV (3). I’d ask you to guess what number of saves he has however I already typed it out.
Joey Loperfido – 2-for-2. He was a BUY! Large lede BUY even. I imply, Houston prospects are clearly a unique breed and he’s within the sturdy aspect of a platoon in the intervening time however yeah I’d most likely add him in every single place.
Josh Rojas – 3-for-4. BUY. I needed him to say him final week however he’s so boring I fell asleep and forgot however now he’s hitting .338 and main off and he did steal a base and hit a house run this week so you have got my permission so as to add for those who should.
Sonny Grey – 7.0 IP, 3 hits, 0 ER, BB, 6 Ok, 4th win. Sonny Graaaay, racking up, tons of Kaaaayss. On his approach, to successful my fantasy leaaaaguuueeee! Are you able to inform me methods to get, Sonny Grey on each teeeeaaam!
J.P. Sears – 6.1 IP, 4 hits, 0 ER, BB, 6 Ok, 1st win. Wait, the A’s have received what number of in a row? What number of extra earlier than I’ve to take them severely?
Vidal Brujan – 3-for-4, RBI, 2 SB (2) slashing .298/.377/.447. With the Arraez commerce this opens up tons of PT for Vidal who’s much more put up put up put up put up put up hype than Brett Baty! Possibly it was simply that Rays group he wasn’t vibing with? The attract of Brujan has all the time been that recreation altering velocity, the .476 common is the previous week is good and all however I have to see extra two SB video games earlier than he’s price me rostering him. Run, Vidal, run!
Brent Rooker – 1-for-3, HR (6), 2 RBI. Dime retailer Rooker! Simply ignore the batting common. I instructed you to not look!
Gavin Stone – 6.0 IP, 5 hits, ER, BB, 5 Ok. Once more the stones you’ve needed to have had (previous future excellent participle English majors?) to start out Stone right here. Though I say that and Ronald and Austin have much less homers than Mookie mixed. Regardless, Stone was dealing and he’s bought a date with the pathetic floppy fish Marlins subsequent week so he may very well be price grabbing.
Ronald Acuña Jr. – 2-for-5, HR (2). Recreation tying residence run within the eighth. Discuss due! He’s going to have a troublesome time attending to 40 but when anybody can do it… it’s Tildaddy.
Austin Riley – 2-for-5, HR (3). I took Riley with my second choose in a single league I’m in. Bo Bichette with my first. Don’t ask me how I’m doing. Austin’s .725 OPS leaves loads to be desired, fortunately he’s bought 5 months left to repair it.
Teoscar Hernandez – 1-for-3, HR (7). Dodgers/Braves is popping into a fairly good rivalry right here. I imply, it’s not Kendrick dropping a devastatingly savage take down of Drake lower than an hour after Drake goes ham for seven minutes on top-of-the-line rappers alive, but it surely’s nonetheless fairly good. This could be one of the best rap beef in 20 years. Even when they’re faking it, we’ve bought a second Drizzy little one uncovered and literal dying threats. Additionally, So. A lot. Hate. The sport has by no means been higher! What a time to be alive!
Andy Pages – 4-for-5, RBI. Pages and pages later, the story ends with a walk-off single in the 11th inning! That’s entrance Pages information! The rookie is batting .400 over the previous week with a 9 recreation hitting streak and two homers in that stretch. If that doesn’t bounce off the Pages for you, dude can be enjoying on daily basis within the Dodgers lineup i.e. in different phrases more often than not he’s batting with runners on base. Runners like Mookie Finest, Shohei, Freddie, and Uncle Oscar. That is your low cost purchase into this Dodgers offensive feast and Andy’s an actual Pages turner. No, not Justin. Gray instructed you to BUY. So many instances. I don’t perceive how he’s so accessible. So borrow a Pages from the waiver wire and go add him as ASAP as potential. It’s time to show the Pages of your fantasy season! Hopefully, we’re on the identical Pages now. How lengthy earlier than I run out of puns? I bought Pages of ’em!
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