2:01
Jason Martinez: Welcome to the RosterResource Reside Chat! This would be the remaining chat of the common season. Due to everybody who has requested questions and joined us alongside the best way within the first season of this characteristic. We’ll resume earlier than the tip of the playoffs once we will likely be 100% centered on the 2025-26 offseason. Right here we go …
2:01
: Does Ryan Ward have an opportunity for taking part in time with the Dodgers in 2026 or is he only a commerce chip? How does his commerce worth examine to Michael Busch two years in the past?
Jon Becker: I don’t see a lot of an opportunity of him getting taking part in time with the Dodgers subsequent yr. Ohtani has DH, Freeman has 1B, Pages and Teoscar are locked into the outfield and Edman or Kim may find yourself again there. As for his commerce worth, he’s actually not in an analogous state of affairs to Busch a pair years again. Busch was getting into his age-26 season and graduated because the 74th total prospect, and Ward hasn’t even made the Dodgers’ listing since 2023 and will likely be getting into his age-28 season. He’s had an awesome yr but it surely’s additionally his third yr in Triple-A.
2:04
Jon Becker: I don’t see a lot of an opportunity of him getting taking part in time with the Dodgers subsequent yr. Ohtani has DH, Freeman has 1B, Pages and Teoscar are locked into the outfield and Edman or Kim may find yourself again there. As for his commerce worth, he’s actually not in an analogous state of affairs to Busch a pair years again. Busch was getting into his age-26 season and graduated because the 74th total prospect, and Ward hasn’t even made the Dodgers’ listing since 2023 and will likely be getting into his age-28 season. He’s had an awesome yr but it surely’s additionally his third yr in Triple-A.
2:05
: What’s the projected Marlins rotation subsequent season?
Jason Martinez: I feel there’s a good probability they store Alcantara simply in case somebody goes to satisfy the asking value for an ace with 2 extra seasons of membership management at an inexpensive value. However assuming he stays …
2:08
Jason Martinez: I feel there’s a good probability they store Alcantara simply in case somebody goes to satisfy the asking value for an ace with 2 extra seasons of membership management at an inexpensive value. However assuming he stays …
Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Edward Cabrera (if the elbow ligaments maintain up), Ryan Weathers, Braxton Garrett, Max Meyer (coming back from hip surgical procedure). Robby Snelling and Thomas White will power their approach into the rotation early on. Karson Milbrandt is one other prospect on the rise. Janson Junk has made a robust case however he’s out of choices so Marlins would possibly attempt to promote excessive.
2:10
: Within the morning, I like to take a look at the Field Scores on Fangraphs and see what occurred in video games I wasn’t watching the night time earlier than. I’m all the time in search of new, attention-grabbing options of this website although. Are there another Fangraphs dashboards, pages, or options that you simply assume are value incessantly? What do you all do?
Jon Becker: On days once I’m not updating the roster strikes it’s straightforward to overlook the smaller transactions, so I wish to overview the Transaction Tracker to verify there’s not something I missed. Outdoors of RosterResource I really like checking the Playoff Odds on daily basis this time of yr, particularly the graphs.
2:11
Jon Becker: On days once I’m not updating the roster strikes it’s straightforward to overlook the smaller transactions, so I wish to overview the Transaction Tracker to verify there’s not something I missed. Outdoors of RosterResource I really like checking the Playoff Odds on daily basis this time of yr, particularly the graphs.
2:13
: Do you assume the padres will make any roster strikes for the playoff push? I’m far much less assured within the 98 % playoff odds.
Jason Martinez: In case you take note of this group, I feel it appears most unlikely. Schildt doesn’t wish to shake issues up an excessive amount of. They’re missing a right-handed batter who may also help towards LHP. Campusano could possibly be that man however looks as if they’re extra comfy with conserving all their lefties within the lineup it doesn’t matter what.
2:17
Jason Martinez: In case you take note of this group, I feel it appears most unlikely. Schildt doesn’t wish to shake issues up an excessive amount of. They’re missing a right-handed batter who may also help towards LHP. Campusano could possibly be that man however looks as if they’re extra comfy with conserving all their lefties within the lineup it doesn’t matter what.
Could be attention-grabbing to see if somebody like Bradgley Rodriguez may give them one other high-leverage arm out of the bullpen with Jason Adam out for the season and Estrada struggling for the reason that commerce deadline. But it surely’s type of late within the season to audition guys for the post-season. I doubt they do something. The 2024 group was so significantly better in each approach so it could be loopy if the 2025 group can get additional in October.
2:17
: Do any groups stick out to you for his or her unorthodox but profitable massive league roster? And why?
Jon Becker: I feel the Brewers have been my reply to this for just a few years now. They’ve been slugging extra these days (thanks Brice Turang!) but it surely’s positively towards sort to load up the roster with a bunch of fellows who’re pesky greater than sluggers, and still have a pitching employees that’s set as much as be fairly malleable within the playoffs. Was eager about their potential playoff rotation yesterday and I feel it’s attainable Woodruff and Peralta are the one true starters after which they piggyback with everybody else.
2:19
Jon Becker: I feel the Brewers have been my reply to this for just a few years now. They’ve been slugging extra these days (thanks Brice Turang!) but it surely’s positively towards sort to load up the roster with a bunch of fellows who’re pesky greater than sluggers, and still have a pitching employees that’s set as much as be fairly malleable within the playoffs. Was eager about their potential playoff rotation yesterday and I feel it’s attainable Woodruff and Peralta are the one true starters after which they piggyback with everybody else.
2:20
: Do you assume leo rivas needs to be taking part in over cole younger as on a regular basis, second basement, or at the least towards righties, as Polanco generally performs 2nd and Garver is C or DH towards lefties? His stroll off non-withstanding, numbers are robust this yr and he was one of many easiest total hitters in AAA.
Jason Martinez: At this level of the season, they should go along with the recent hand. And that’s Rivas. Younger is in a 2-for-43 droop. He sat for six consecutive days after which was again within the lineup yesterday. May’ve been extra of a reset to see if he may again on monitor. However he went 0-fer and Rivas hit the walk-off. My guess is that they go along with Rivas (largely) vs RHP the remainder of the best way.
2:22
Jason Martinez: At this level of the season, they should go along with the recent hand. And that’s Rivas. Younger is in a 2-for-43 droop. He sat for six consecutive days after which was again within the lineup yesterday. May’ve been extra of a reset to see if he may again on monitor. However he went 0-fer and Rivas hit the walk-off. My guess is that they go along with Rivas (largely) vs RHP the remainder of the best way.
2:23
: Thanks for the responses! The entire “loading up with pesky guys” sounds prefer it needs to be simpler for extra groups to do than discovering sluggers, like different groups ought to have the ability to do it too. Cleveland appears to attempt it quite a bit. Any concepts on the key sauce the Brewers have?
Jon Becker: So I feel the important thing to being pesky isn’t simply making a variety of contact (they’re third within the majors with an 80.6% contact charge), it’s additionally making contact with the precise pitches, and solely the Yankees swing at fewer pitches outdoors the zone than the Brewers do, and that’s by fractions of a tenth of a share level. What’s distinctive with the Brewers is that in contrast to the Yankees they make contact with pitches outdoors the zone too, which isn’t all the time a good suggestion, however when you could have a bunch of fellows who can actually run (Turang, Chourio, Perkins, Frelick, and many others.) it’s not an automated out to roll over one to the shortstop.
2:26
Jon Becker: So I feel the important thing to being pesky isn’t simply making a variety of contact (they’re third within the majors with an 80.6% contact charge), it’s additionally making contact with the precise pitches, and solely the Yankees swing at fewer pitches outdoors the zone than the Brewers do, and that’s by fractions of a tenth of a share level. What’s distinctive with the Brewers is that in contrast to the Yankees they make contact with pitches outdoors the zone too, which isn’t all the time a good suggestion, however when you could have a bunch of fellows who can actually run (Turang, Chourio, Perkins, Frelick, and many others.) it’s not an automated out to roll over one to the shortstop.
2:26
: What’s Davis Schneider’s ceiling? I really feel like he’s able to being greater than a RH platoon/PH possibility.
Jason Martinez: He’s solely 26 and has proven flashes of being a very good hitter. The largest query is how constant a participant will likely be with on a regular basis at-bats. He was wonderful in a small pattern as a rookie. After which horrible with 450 PAs in 2024. Again to a really restricted position in 2025, he’s been wonderful once more. If we go off of that, we may assume he’s simply higher when his supervisor can choose the most effective spots for him. He’s in all probability earned an even bigger position. Whether or not he will get that with the Jays in 2026 is TBD.
2:30
Jason Martinez: He’s solely 26 and has proven flashes of being a very good hitter. The largest query is how constant a participant will likely be with on a regular basis at-bats. He was wonderful in a small pattern as a rookie. After which horrible with 450 PAs in 2024. Again to a really restricted position in 2025, he’s been wonderful once more. If we go off of that, we may assume he’s simply higher when his supervisor can choose the most effective spots for him. He’s in all probability earned an even bigger position. Whether or not he will get that with the Jays in 2026 is TBD.
2:30
: Can the Phils afford to re-sign Schwarber at market worth? What different offseason roster strikes is perhaps wanted to get that accomplished and pay the person?
Jon Becker: I all the time warning towards speeding to imagine reporting that claims stuff like “received’t be outbid,” which I feel was the most recent on the Phillies re: Schwarber, as a result of it’s not open bidding and on the finish of the day we don’t actually know if there’s a group that’s gonna soar in and provide one thing loopy, however on the similar time there’s simply not a greater group/vibes/ballpark match for him, and he clearly loves Philly as a lot as they love him.
2:32
Jon Becker: I all the time warning towards speeding to imagine reporting that claims stuff like “received’t be outbid,” which I feel was the most recent on the Phillies re: Schwarber, as a result of it’s not open bidding and on the finish of the day we don’t actually know if there’s a group that’s gonna soar in and provide one thing loopy, however on the similar time there’s simply not a greater group/vibes/ballpark match for him, and he clearly loves Philly as a lot as they love him.
2:34
: Looks as if just a few of the Mets prime prospects will likely be prepared in 2026. What’s the outlook for guys like Carson Benge, Jett Williams, and Ryan Clifford?
Jason Martinez: As unhealthy as issues are going in the mean time, the Mets have quite a bit going for them in 2026 and past. Not solely have McLean, Tong, and Sproat already arrived, they’ve extra pitching assistance on the best way. And, sure, Benge, Williams, and Clifford may all power their approach into the image in 2026. Let’s assume Pete Alonso opts out, that is possible the projected Opening Day lineup to start the offseason …
2:39
Jason Martinez: As unhealthy as issues are going in the mean time, the Mets have quite a bit going for them in 2026 and past. Not solely have McLean, Tong, and Sproat already arrived, they’ve extra pitching assistance on the best way. And, sure, Benge, Williams, and Clifford may all power their approach into the image in 2026. Let’s assume Pete Alonso opts out, that is possible the projected Opening Day lineup to start the offseason …
Lindor, SSSoto, RF Nimmo, LFVientos, 1BMcNeil, 2BAlvarez, CBaty, 3BMauricio, DHSiri/Taylor, CF
We all know they’ve the sources to make some massive strikes and the three aforementioned prospects haven’t fairly gotten to the purpose the place the Mets will simply pencil them in to a beginning position. Clifford’s finest shot is that if they don’t re-sign Alonso and at-bats could possibly be accessible at 1B/DH. Williams might need to start out in additional of a SS/2B/CF utility position. Benge is the one I’d count on to take over at CF in some unspecified time in the future in 2026. In order that they’d in all probability lean extra on Siri/Taylor in CF early on and provides the job to Benge as soon as he’s prepared.
2:40
: Now that now we have new house owners coming to TB, we are going to see enlargement earlier than 2030? Or will MLB use Nashville, Portland, Salt Lake, Sacramento, Charlotte as leverage for a brand new White Sox, Brewers, and many others stadium?
Jon Becker: Sounds just like the league is taking pictures for 2030-2032ish, although it’s nonetheless fairly up within the air. It doesn’t appear to be relocation for anybody is on the desk anymore with the Rays in all probability staying within the Tampa market and if the White Sox get a brand new stadium it’ll nonetheless be in Chicago, so I feel any new ballpark negotiations can get made independently. Based mostly on who has precise potential possession teams and cash lined up I’d guess Nashville and SLC however there’s a variety of time for issues to vary.
2:42
Jon Becker: Sounds just like the league is taking pictures for 2030-2032ish, although it’s nonetheless fairly up within the air. It doesn’t appear to be relocation for anybody is on the desk anymore with the Rays in all probability staying within the Tampa market and if the White Sox get a brand new stadium it’ll nonetheless be in Chicago, so I feel any new ballpark negotiations can get made independently. Based mostly on who has precise potential possession teams and cash lined up I’d guess Nashville and SLC however there’s a variety of time for issues to vary.
2:43
: Not disputing you, however are you able to elaborate on the ’24 Pads being higher in each approach than the ‘w5 version?
Jason Martinez: Late-inning heroics (largely Profar, Merrill, Higgy) had been a giant a part of 2024. Principally non-existent in 2025. Profar’s season was nearly MVP-ish. 2024 Manny was approach higher than the present model. Similar with Merrill. By quite a bit. They actually miss David Peralta and Donovan Solano. As unhealthy as he was towards the Dodgers within the post-season, 2024 Stop was approach higher than 2025. Michael King was an ace in 2024. Has barely pitched in 2025. Bullpen is perhaps shut, however I’d take Scott, Adam, Suarez, and many others. over Suarez, Morejon, Miller (particularly if Suarez is the nearer over Miller).
2:46
Jason Martinez: Late-inning heroics (largely Profar, Merrill, Higgy) had been a giant a part of 2024. Principally non-existent in 2025. Profar’s season was nearly MVP-ish. 2024 Manny was approach higher than the present model. Similar with Merrill. By quite a bit. They actually miss David Peralta and Donovan Solano. As unhealthy as he was towards the Dodgers within the post-season, 2024 Stop was approach higher than 2025. Michael King was an ace in 2024. Has barely pitched in 2025. Bullpen is perhaps shut, however I’d take Scott, Adam, Suarez, and many others. over Suarez, Morejon, Miller (particularly if Suarez is the nearer over Miller).
2:47
: what do you consider Angels being a reputation for Murakami, Bregman, Bieber?
Jon Becker: I may see Murakami, although I actually do not know what he’ll signal for as a result of experiences on him even now that he’s been raking are nonetheless everywhere in the map, and he’s in all probability a 1B/DH greater than something. Bregman strikes me as too costly for Arte and I don’t find out about his willingness to provide out a multi-year SP contract to a man coming off Tommy John (although he appears to be like nice).
2:48
Jon Becker: I may see Murakami, although I actually do not know what he’ll signal for as a result of experiences on him even now that he’s been raking are nonetheless everywhere in the map, and he’s in all probability a 1B/DH greater than something. Bregman strikes me as too costly for Arte and I don’t find out about his willingness to provide out a multi-year SP contract to a man coming off Tommy John (although he appears to be like nice).
2:49
: Any hope for Rockies followers any time quickly? Looks as if they’re thus far behind the opposite groups within the division and never a lot assistance is on the best way.
Jason Martinez: In all probability not. However I really assume it may make for a singular state of affairs if possession would acknowledge that they don’t actually have an opportunity. If we are able to’t construct a successful group, let’s at the least construct an entertaining group. And the best way to try this is to do all the things attainable to re-create the Blake Avenue Bombers. Let’s get 4-5 guys able to hitting 30+ bombs. They have already got a catcher who can do this, which is uncommon. Possibly a bit loopy to assume they might signal Bo Bichette to be their 2B or 3B however that may be tremendous enjoyable. After which simply go get a bunch of dudes who rake, even when they’ve flaws of their recreation. When an opposing group performs at Coors Subject, I’d need them to really feel nervous it doesn’t matter what the rating as a result of the highly effective Rockies lineup has the final at-bat.
2:53
Jason Martinez: In all probability not. However I really assume it may make for a singular state of affairs if possession would acknowledge that they don’t actually have an opportunity. If we are able to’t construct a successful group, let’s at the least construct an entertaining group. And the best way to try this is to do all the things attainable to re-create the Blake Avenue Bombers. Let’s get 4-5 guys able to hitting 30+ bombs. They have already got a catcher who can do this, which is uncommon. Possibly a bit loopy to assume they might signal Bo Bichette to be their 2B or 3B however that may be tremendous enjoyable. After which simply go get a bunch of dudes who rake, even when they’ve flaws of their recreation. When an opposing group performs at Coors Subject, I’d need them to really feel nervous it doesn’t matter what the rating as a result of the highly effective Rockies lineup has the final at-bat.
2:54
: Hey guys, Dan made me really feel unhappy saying the Cubs received’t resign Tucker this offseason. Any probability you two can provide any hope?
Jon Becker: The hope I’d provide is that it’s definitely attainable that they may re-sign him! Loads of groups needs to be and regardless of his up-and-down-and-now-hurt yr, there’s no motive for the Cubs to not be seeking to deliver him again, particularly contemplating how a lot they gave up for him. That mentioned, it must be the most important contract in group historical past by over $100M, so possession goes to should enter a brand new degree of consolation.
Jason Martinez: That can do it for at this time. Thanks once more for becoming a member of us all through the common season. Take pleasure in the remainder of the common season. We’ll be again in October for some offseason speak.
2:55
Jon Becker: The hope I’d provide is that it’s definitely attainable that they may re-sign him! Loads of groups needs to be and regardless of his up-and-down-and-now-hurt yr, there’s no motive for the Cubs to not be seeking to deliver him again, particularly contemplating how a lot they gave up for him. That mentioned, it must be the most important contract in group historical past by over $100M, so possession goes to should enter a brand new degree of consolation.
2:57
Jason Martinez: That can do it for at this time. Thanks once more for becoming a member of us all through the common season. Take pleasure in the remainder of the common season. We’ll be again in October for some offseason speak.
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