Welcome again, RotoBallers, to a different weekly version of the Injured Gamers to Stash in Fantasy Baseball sequence! Heading into Week 12, this text highlights 5 injured gamers price stashing. In the event you’re new to the sequence, be sure you take a look at earlier articles for much more choices.
A lot of productive gamers are gearing up for a return to big-league motion. In the event you stash them in your IL spots, their manufacturing might repay in dividends as soon as they’re wholesome. Whether or not you want pitching, offense, or each, the gamers on this record are certain to assist.
As at all times, solely these rostered in lower than 60% of Yahoo leagues are eligible for inclusion. The purpose is to place a highlight on far-too-overlooked gamers. With out additional ado, let’s get into this week’s record.
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Rostered: 37%
Estimated Return: TBD
Jasson Dominguez is presently rehabbing at Triple-A, however his IL time is expiring. It was anticipated that he’d stay in Triple-A even after coming off the IL because the Yankees have been all set within the outfield. That’s, they have been set till information broke Thursday that Juan Soto was coping with forearm tightness and has been for at the least every week. Uh-oh. Issues certain occur quick in sports activities. Soto went for imaging on Friday that got here again clear, aside from some irritation, which is a optimistic growth on this scenario. For now he’s thought-about day-to-day.
Dominguez was already a possible stash candidate, although, even with out the Soto harm. “The Martian” debuted with the Yankees in 2023 and in eight video games the then-20-year-old swatted 4 house runs and a double in 31 main league at-bats. Because the begin of his rehab this season, the Dominican is 21-for-62 (.339) with 4 house runs and a stolen base. He actually would not look rusty and needs to be stashed in most codecs the place doable, or on the very least he is a must-handcuff for Soto managers in case issues take a flip for the more severe.
The Martian collects three hits 🛸
MLB’s No. 30 prospect Jasson Domínguez (@Yankees) bumps his slash line to .339/.397/.581 with a.978 OPS throughout his rehab task: pic.twitter.com/nPrG22Ia3t
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) June 7, 2024
Rostered: 31%
Estimated Return: late June
I do know, I do know, you’ve got had sufficient of Eloy Jimenez and his accidents. So have I, however hear me out. There may be nonetheless purpose to place his greatest foot ahead when he does come off the IL. Had he stayed wholesome and productive, he might have been a commerce candidate, however that hasn’t occurred. He stays a possible free agent on the finish of the season, nevertheless, so if he needs to receives a commission then he’ll do his greatest to remain on the sector and put up some numbers. He has struggled when within the lineup this season, however we all know the potential is there. He hit 31 house runs in 2019 as a rookie and has at all times had sturdy barrel charges.
Even on this disappointing 2024 season, the 27-year-old has a 12.8% barrel% (eighty fifth percentile) and a 92.4 common exit velocity (91st percentile). Maybe this considerably explains the distinction between his BA (.231) and xBA (.261). Additionally, he does have an unusually low BABIP of .250 to date versus a profession BABIP of .309, so possibly he is been a little bit unfortunate as effectively, and there may be room for the batting common to rise when he comes again.
One last item that might be nothing, however is also one thing that claims he is attempting to spice up his efficiency: he is obtained three stolen bases on the season. Perhaps not a giant deal for some, however contemplating he had a complete of ZERO stolen bases within the 436 profession video games performed earlier than this season, that is a giant deal. Now, possibly on account of two IL stints already this season, he will not be operating a lot when he returns, but when he does then fantasy managers will likely be getting under-the-radar manufacturing in that class as a cherry on high of a probably productive second half — IF his physique permits him to remain on the sector.
Brandon Marsh, OF, Philadelphia Phillies
Rostered: 27%
Estimated Return: mid-June
Brandon Marsh is coming off a season wherein he posted a .277-12-60-58-10 line with a .358 wOBA and 125 wRC+ in 133 video games (472 PA). He did that with a 75.4% contact price, 28.2% chase price, and 48.7% hard-hit price. To this point in 2024, the 26-year-old has a .265-6-26-21-8 line with a .338 wOBA and 120 wRC+ over 52 video games (186 PA). That places him on tempo to set a brand new profession excessive in house runs and obliterate his profession excessive in stolen bases.
However is it sustainable? Can he enhance even additional on his 2024 numbers? Effectively, he is improved upon all of these stats talked about above, particularly contact price (79.8%), chase price (25.3%), and hard-hit price (51.8%). The previous second-round draft decide even has a 99th percentile LA candy spot% this season (45.5%), an apparent enchancment on his eighty fifth percentile price from a season in the past.
The left-handed hitter hits for a staff that has scored the second-most runs in all of baseball, so it is an incredible atmosphere for him. He doesn’t hit LHP effectively, so managers should be aware of whether or not or not he is enjoying, which might be the explanation for the depressed possession. Nevertheless, his present numbers rank him increased for fantasy proper now than the likes of Michael Harris II, Cody Bellinger, and Ian Happ — all of whom are a lot higher-owned outfielders. Even Kerry Carpenter and Davis Schneider are rostered in additional than 50% of leagues however rank decrease stats-wise. Managers ought to give Marsh a re-assessment.
Lucas Erceg, RP, Oakland Athletics
Rostered: 3%
Estimated Return: mid-June
Lucas Erceg was dealing earlier than he hit the IL, and if not for a fully dominant Mason Miller, Erceg might have had his title within the dialog for the Oakland nearer position. The 29-year-old had a 2.86 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 21.8% Ok-BB% (11.05 Ok/9) over 21 appearances (22 IP). He does have a considerably elevated 9.2% BB% (profession 13.0%) and has allowed seven house runs this season, however primarily based on the ERA he is been in a position to restrict the injury.
The righty has tallied eight holds so managers in leagues that reward that might discover him interesting. Additionally, with two saves on the season, if one thing have been to occur to Miller, Erceg would stand to profit. Fellow reliever and injured-lister A.J. Minter is rostered in 25% of leagues, but has related (and never nearly as good normally) numbers to Erceg. The Oakland reliever’s rostership needs to be increased, and even in leagues that do not reward holds, he might help decrease ERA and WHIP whereas contributing Ks. He might even be pitching for a contender by the point the commerce deadline passes.
Lucas Erceg, Ok’ing the Aspect. ⛽️
A part of 6 consecutive Ks for the A’s Bullpen. pic.twitter.com/pOTriX3W5l
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 1, 2024
Jon Grey, SP, Texas Rangers
Rostered: 51%
Estimated Return: mid-June
When Jon Grey hit the IL on Might 23, he was not anticipated to overlook a lot time. Grey’s return now sounds imminent, as supervisor Bruce Bochy indicated that he might return as early as this Sunday. Grey has been good to date this season, and nearly as good as he is been it’s a little bit of a shock that his rostership is at simply 51%. With all of the accidents to beginning pitchers, you’d assume fantasy managers might use a pitcher that’s 2-2 with a 2.21 ERA (2.52 FIP), 1.19 WHIP, 16.5% Ok-BB%, and a stingy two house runs allowed (3.3% HR/FB%) over 11 appearances (10 begins, 57 IP).
There is likely to be some apprehension as a consequence of his profession 4.34 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 13.7% HR/FB%, so regression might be coming, however even these numbers might be palatable when you’ve obtained a profession Ok% of 23.7% (9.08 Ok/9). Grey needs to be rostered in most leagues till the numbers show in any other case.
Jon Grey’s 4Ks in 1.2 innings. pic.twitter.com/FPI8ZoNdxc
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 21, 2024
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