RosterResource Chat – 7/17/25

Jason Martinez: Welcome to the RosterResource Dwell Chat!

Right here we go …

Ben: What do you anticipate the Brewers to do with their rotation as Nestor Cortes is near being again?  Do they commerce him/Quintana for lottery tickets?  Or commerce somebody like Myers/Patrick for instant assist?

Jon Becker: So Peralta, Misiorowski, and Woodruff definitely have three spots locked down, after which it’s a matter of what to do with Cortes, Quintana, Priester, Myers, plus Patrick and Henderson down in AAA. I wouldn’t put it previous them to tug a surprising Hader-esque commerce of one of many extra attention-grabbing pitchers however the easiest transfer would simply be to cull from the lower-upside depth, so most likely simply Quintana or Cortes (if he has sufficient time to point out he’s wholesome and stretched out), I’d guess. Neither of these two could be in a playoff rotation anyway, whereas Patrick has the upside to be.

Kristian: Any phrase on Andrew Painter? Sounded just like the Phillies had deliberate on selling him someday within the 2nd half however most likely hasn’t pitched properly sufficient.

Jason Martinez: Contemplating he seemed nearly MLB-ready at age 19, I believe it was a robust assumption that Painter could be prepared at age 22 and two years faraway from TJ surgical procedure. But it surely’s a reminder that we actually do not know how lengthy it takes (or even when) a pitcher can return to type after that surgical procedure. Nonetheless time for him to get on monitor and make an affect this season however there’s a greater likelihood that Nola will get wholesome they usually don’t really want Painter till 2026.

Opifijikl: The Royals wished extra veteran presence and extra OBP to assist their offense out this yr. It appears to be like like their OBP has stayed about the identical as final yr and their group remains to be fairly younger minus Perez and Maile. Any ideas? Assume they’ll stick with that plan on the commerce deadline and attempt to get a high-obp outfielder? Laureano or Refsnyder?

Jon Becker: I do know they simply traded for Adam Frazier, however I don’t suppose one of the best plan of action for them is to purchase a rental on the deadline, if I’m being sincere. Unsure they’ll promote both, however to me they don’t significantly seem like a group that’s only a Laureano/Refsnyder away from contending. What I might see them do is purchase a participant who’s controllable past this season, so even when time runs out on them contending this season, they’ll achieve this subsequent yr. I noticed they had been serious about Bryan Reynolds, for instance.

RetireNutting: Do you agree that it’s already a bit too late to construct a “Paul Skenes Window” in Pittsburgh and that Cherington has completely missed the boat? Even a league common group by wRC+ could be competing for the NLC with that pitching employees however to have a backside 2 offense trotting out Tommy Pham and the HodgePodge of Nothingness night time after night time is prison, proper?

Jason Martinez: No, however I believe it’s very seemingly he’s on the commerce block subsequent July or the 2026-27 offseason in the event that they’re not playoff contenders subsequent yr. With Skenes, Chandler, Keller, Barco, Jones, Falter, and so on., they’re only a league-average offense away from being an excellent group. Will likely be an important offseason and (hopefully) a way of urgency so as to add a number of affect bats. That might, in fact, be a a lot completely different technique from final offseason.

Opifijikl: It’s been mentioned within the prospect lists and elsewhere that the Rays take incomplete gamers with one or two abilities and work them into their roster higher than almost another group. I’m curious how they try this. Any group can have incomplete gamers, however how do the Rays make it work? Is there an instance?

Jon Becker: Depth, which the Rays appear to all the time have, permits groups to not overexpose gamers and put them in positions to succeed. For instance, perhaps another groups would really feel compelled to play Curtis Mead each day, however the Rays can defend him from righties nearly fully due to all their different choices, limiting him to utilizing his greatest talent: hitting lefties. I believe with pitching it’s extra about maximizing these abilities fairly than attempting to show gamers into one thing they’re not. For the Rays and pitching coach Kyle Snyder that includes a number of preaching about throwing strike one and trusting you stuff, and from there you possibly can dispatch hitters extra rapidly, which requires fewer pitch sorts.

Elija: Is there any likelihood of including a sortable column in transaction tracker for the variety of instances a participant was optioned (to trace guys who’re reaching the 5 choices inside a season cap)?

Jason Martinez: We’d prefer to make enhancements to a number of the options in some unspecified time in the future so we’ll hold that in thoughts. For now, you possibly can filter group/transaction sort (DEMOTION) to see a listing after which you possibly can web page search the participant’s identify …

https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/transaction-tracker/padres?t…

Hank: Is the right assumption that Skenes doesn’t throw one other 100 pitch outing for the remainder of the yr? He talked about prepping for quantity nevertheless it was all ambiguous.

Jon Becker: I believe saying he’ll by no means hit 100 pitches once more is terribly limiting. He’s going to begin their 4th or fifth recreation after the break so he’ll have additional relaxation baked in to start with and would possibly find yourself with one fewer begin on the finish of the yr. I don’t suppose he’ll get wherever loopy in pitch rely however I might guess there’ll be instances he goes again out for an additional inning with 90ish pitches and finally ends up over 100.

Nervous Flyball Pitcher: Like many others, I’m attempting to get a learn on what the Orioles might get again for his or her pure leases of any worth (Mullins, O’Hearn, Morton, Kittredge, Dominguez, G. Soto). Am I mistaken to suppose, for every of those guys, we’re one thing like a good of 40/40+ FV guys or else one 45?

Jason Martinez: Just about. They’re all leases so it’s going to be decrease ceiling guys who’re nearer to the large leagues. O’Hearn might be an exception since he’s a legit middle-of-the-order affect bat. He might get the best return, probably a Low-A/Rookie Degree prospect with Prime 100 potential.

Ceddanne: Am I loopy to say that backup catcher is essentially the most pressing want pre-deadline for the Sox forward of a starter/RHB? Can’t hold placing out a man with 1 RBI and 0 XBH and in addition want to ensure Narvaez isn’t run down on the finish of his first full season behind the plate.

Jon Becker: It’s definitely a want for them however I wouldn’t go as far as to say that upgrading on a spot that performs twice every week is the only largest want for them. Buying a catcher on the deadline can be pretty unusual (however definitely potential!) since they need to study an entire new pitching employees on the fly.

Chad: What would Padres need to commerce to get Ryan O’Hearn from O’s?

Jason Martinez: They’re not buying and selling De Vries (most likely untouchable) or Ethan Salas for a rental. However I wouldn’t rule out anybody from their subsequent tier, even in a 1-for-1 deal. Miguel Mendez might be their quickest rising prospect. Braden Nett and Henry Baez have dominated in AA are near the large leagues. Kash Mayfield, Boston Bateman, and Humberto Cruz are all potential Prime 100 guys who’re at present in Low-A. I’d even put reliever Tyson Neighbors in that tier since he’s a close-to-MLB reliever with nearer capability.

Bucs: Pirates bullpen submit commerce deadline- Lawrence? Braxton Ashcraft even?

Jon Becker: Dennis Santana being traded as a sell-high feels seemingly however I’ll consider Bednar is traded after I see it, since Nutting reportedly stepped in to cease Bednar trades previously. But when he’s traded I believe Lawrence (if wholesome) is their most suitable choice to shut, he seemed nice earlier than getting harm. Isaac Mattson has additionally been superb.

Jeff Nold: Inaction in San Diego: Is Preller aiming so excessive that he’s lacking the cheaper incremental enhancements at {LF or DH} and C that will imply an amazing deal given how unhealthy these spots have been?

Jason Martinez: That’s my evaluation. Perhaps the catching scenario is completely different as a result of it’s potential that Shildt simply actually trusts the outdated guys (Dusty Baker felt the identical manner about Maldy in Houston) and doesn’t suppose a possible offensive improve is price it. However there’s no excuse to not simply hold attempting completely different guys in that LF/DH spot and hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. It’s value them a minimum of a number of video games, in my view, and it will be a bummer in the event that they missed the playoffs by a number of video games.

Yeah Effectively Hiura Towel: Have y’all heard any potential innings limitations this yr for Eury or Will Warren?

Jon Becker: Can’t discover something on Warren; price realizing his career-high in innings is just below 130 and he’s 38 away from that, so no motive to suppose he can’t go 150+, which wouldn’t require a lot limiting if any. Eury has one, however the Marlins are being coy on what precisely the restrict is, so no concept when it’ll come into play. I’m guessing that for gamers on innings limits we’re going to see much more groups doing the Crochet program of protecting a man on schedule however solely 2-3 inning begins as a substitute of shutting him down fully.

Visitor: who provides up extra to improve 3B, NYY or CHC

Jason Martinez: I’m assuming they’re each focusing on the identical participant — let’s say Eugenio Suarez — as are a number of different groups. So, in that case, you’re asking who’s extra determined for a 3B. I’d say the Yankees could be extra keen to overpay for Suarez. However I additionally suppose the Yankees are open to including a participant with extra years of management (i.e. Ryan McMahon) since they don’t have a long-term resolution and the Cubs are most likely wonderful with Matt Shaw in 2026.

Mr. Burrito: Ought to I cease stashing Bubba Chandler? I’m cussed, however that is beginning to really feel silly. He’s not pitching that properly and, pedigree however, I’m have to actually squint arduous to see the upside.

Jon Becker: Chandler had a hiccup of a begin a number of turns in the past however has now rattled off back-to-back six-inning shutout begins to decrease his ERA as a 22-year-old in AAA to 2.82 with a 3.23 FIP… the upside appears fairly clear to me! The irritating half is that he’s nonetheless not within the majors!

Dave M: Solely 2 extra years of group management for MacKenzie Gore and the Nats nonetheless suck. Any likelihood he’s on the commerce block?

Jason Martinez: It wouldn’t shock me, particularly as a result of a brand new GM ought to get a reset and fewer strain to show issues round regardless of 6 consecutive horrible seasons. But it surely is perhaps too huge of a choice to make throughout this interim interval. Offseason could be extra seemingly except they determined to go all in and aggressively add to the core of Wooden, Abrams, Gore.

Tyler: When Miguel Amaya is able to come off the IL (beginning a rehab stint post-ASB it appears like), do you suppose the Cubs take into account DFA’ing Justin Turner and carrying three catchers (Kelly, Amaya and McGuire)? Sending McGuire leaves no left-handed bats, and each Berti/Brujan a minimum of give some defensive depth. Turner seems to actually have fallen off the cliff at 40+ years of age.

Jon Becker: I believe they’ll strongly take into account three catchers, however I’m unsure how strongly they take into account a Turner DFA. He’s definitely not price a spot based mostly on efficiency and the way little he’s used, however they completely love having him round as a glue man and further coach of types. They use the bench so little anyway that I might see them slicing Bruján to make room for Amaya and protecting nonetheless Turner round if/once they purchase a 3B on the deadline to displace Shaw.

Mikey: A number of the greatest groups are determined for a high-leverage reliever. Are you able to rank those that might be on the commerce block?

Jason Martinez: Too many to rank right here. 8 groups are a minimum of 7.5 video games out of the WC spot so let’s take into account that group because the “sellers”. Orioles might store Felix Bautista. He would most likely be No. 1 on the record. Raisel Iglesias has a lot been higher recently. Braves would seemingly need to eat some $ however I believe he’ll be a well-liked identify. Ronny Henriquez has 5 extra years of group management however the Marlins might attempt to promote excessive. Dominguez (BAL), Soto (BAL), Bender (MIA), Bednar (PIT), Santana (PIT), Finnegan (WSN) are all prone to be traded to a contender. Padres might need sufficient depth to commerce Robert Suarez and keep aggressive so I believe his identify shall be on the market in rumors. However I additionally don’t suppose Shildt trusts anybody outdoors of his “4 Horsemen” in order that they might be extra seemingly so as to add one other reliever who Shildt would really use in excessive leverage.

DezoPenguin: Why does Freddy Peralta’s identify hold developing in commerce deadline articles and discussions? I can probably work my mind across the concept of the Nationals buying and selling Gore, however why would a group that’s within the playoffs and a half-game out of first commerce their employees ace, who’s additionally underneath group management for grime low cost subsequent yr?

Jon Becker: I believe it’s individuals understandably attempting to attract parallels with Peralta and their trades of Hader and Williams, since they’ve SP depth simply as that they had RP depth once they traded these guys. However a extremely good SP isn’t as replaceable as a extremely good nearer (even with Chad Patrick and his 2 WAR in AAA) so that will be a surprising commerce, particularly midseason.

Keith P.: Thanks guys. Any ideas on why the Athletics haven’t tried Jack Perkins within the rotation?

Jason Martinez: They optioned Mitch Spence earlier than the break so they’re going to have fill his rotation spot no later than Tuesday. And so they have Ginn, Bido, and Perkins on the roster (all at present within the bullpen). My assumption is that it’s Perkins’ flip to get a glance since they’ve already seen a number of the opposite two. However we’ll see if that’s now or later within the season.

Mike (Toronto): Apart from Nimmala and Yeasavage (seemingly untouchable), which gamers would different groups covet/be pleased with from Toronto in a commerce for a rental?

Jon Becker: I’m guessing Tiedemann, Khal Stephen, Roden, Loperfido (although technically not a prospect anymore) aren’t going to be acquirable only for a rental both… perhaps the Jays are keen to roll the cube on buying and selling Bloss since he simply underwent UCL surgical procedure? Orelvis has had an atrocious yr in AAA and doesn’t actually have a place so he is perhaps extra of a secondary piece at this level, however he’d be an intriguing get.

Ghost of Chaim: Feels fairly unlikely the Sox will be capable of get Joe Ryan. Would a Jarren Duran package deal for each Jax and Duran be an possibility?

Jason Martinez: Twins are nonetheless shut sufficient to a WC spot in order that they’re not buying and selling their high 2 relievers except they fall again far sufficient in 2 weeks (6+ recreation again, sub-.500 report). I additionally suppose the Twins wish to give guys like Keaschall and Emmanuel Rodriguez common at-bats in 2026 so unsure somebody like Jarren Duran is a precedence.

Arno: More than likely to least prone to be a full-timer by the tip of August: Josh Lowe, Chandler Simpson, Dominic Canzone

Jon Becker: If we’re describing full-timer as “taking part in fairly often” then assuming well being they need to all nonetheless be strong-side platoon guys. If we’re describing it as “who’s likeliest to interrupt out of platoons and get time vs. lefties too?” I’d say Simpson, Lowe, Canzone. Lowe is essentially the most all-around-talented participant however traditionally has been worse in opposition to lefties, this yr’s smaller pattern however. Simpson’s skillset might really profit a bit extra from going through lefties, since they fall off to the third base facet which makes dragging bunts or beating out choppers to first a bit likelier. The M’s love platooning so I don’t see their utilization with Canzone altering.

Tyler: What are the Cardinals doing? Working out Fedde+Mikolas whereas McGreevy twiddles his thumbs at AAA. Roby’s additionally on the 40-man. Looks as if one/each these guys deserve the remainder of this yr to get some run in the event that they aren’t critical about competing.

Jason Martinez: Looks as if they’re in a holding sample for the subsequent 10-12 days because the group’s efficiency will dictate which path they go. As unhealthy because the rotation appears, McGreevy is just not going to be the savior. And Roby is harm once more and Quinn Mathews has misplaced the strike zone this season. In the event that they’re going to remain aggressive, they simply want Mikolas and/or Fedde to show issues round. Or they want them to have 1-2 good begins out of the gate to allow them to probably garner some commerce curiosity.

Jason Martinez: That may do it for right now. Baseball is again tomorrow! Benefit from the weekend and we’ll be again to speak rosters once more subsequent Thursday.