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New Catcher Options and Changes in the Diamondbacks' and Cardinals' Bullpens
Description
DVR and Al assess the potential fantasy impact of several recently-promoted prospects, including catchers Henry Davis and Bo Naylor. They also discuss where Joey Votto, Alek Thomas and Jesse Winker should be added, now that each is back on their active major league roster. DVR and Al size up the pitching options on waivers, including Graham Ashcraft, Jameson Taillon, Paul Blackburn and Bryan Woo, and look into the closer situations in Arizona and St. Louis.
Rundown
0:53 Top news items of the week
21:40 Hitters of note
38:04 Pitchers, including streamers and two-start pitchers
56:15 Closer corner
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