Rotoworld Baseball Podcast / Josh Jung injured, Early Season Waiver Wire Tips + Key Weekend Series

Summary

Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss their own rules for deciding when a player is worth a waiver claim and then look at some hitters who have really enticing schedules for the upcoming weekend. Plus, they cover some breaking news and discuss in what leagues it’s safe to drop Josh Jung or why you need to be adding Brice Turang and Will Benson.

Subtitle: Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) discuss their own rules for deciding when a player is worth a waiver claim and then look at some hitters who have really enticing schedules for the upcoming weekend. Plus, they cover some
Duration: 00:54:14
Publishing date: 2024-04-03 18:58
Link: https://www.nbcsports.com
Contributors: Eric Samulski, Scott Pianowski; author
Enclosures: https://chrt.fm/track/478498/nbcsports.simplecastaudio.com/5a332cdd-2749-46f3-8fe6-8a050bc804af/episodes/3c023a40-d6bd-4e02-b3ba-3347f02495a3/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=5a332cdd-2749-46f3-8fe6-8a050bc804af&awEpisodeId=3c023a40-d6b; audio/mpeg

Shownotes

(4:50) - Top Injuries: Josh Jung fractures wrist, Alek Thomas lands on IL

(10:30) - More News & Notes: White Sox sign Mike Clevinger, Dodgers claim Taylor Trammell off waivers, Pirates trade for Joey Bart

(19:40) - Key Waiver Wire Rules: Adding 10+ strikeout pitchers, targeting multi-pitch starters, prioritizing early saves and speed players

(40:00) - Notable Weekend Series: Lightly-rostered players to target in Rays-Rockies, Mets-Reds, Phillies-Nationals, White Sox-Royals and more