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Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Scott Pianowski's rest-of-season risers and fallers as of April 20
TL;DR
Scott Pianowski updates his fantasy baseball rankings, highlighting players on the rise and fall as of April 20. Key players include Yordan Alvarez, who leads in home runs, and Mason Miller, a standout pitcher.
Key points
- Scott Pianowski audits fantasy baseball rankings every Monday
- Yordan Alvarez leads the majors in home runs
- Mason Miller has a remarkable strikeout rate
- The rankings help evaluate rosters and consider trades
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Every Monday, I audit my rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. Use the top 250 however you like: to evaluate your own roster, monitor pickups, consider trades. Below is a list of players moving up and down the rankings, with reasoning attached.
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Upgrades
Yordan Alvarez, OF, Astros: He leads the majors in home runs and BB/K rate, reminding us that thereās no good way to pitch the Houston slugger. If he makes it through even 130 games, he likely smashes his March ADP (low 40s).
Mason Miller, SP, Padres: I canāt remember a closer ever being must-see TV quite like Miller is right now. Heās allowed just two hits and heās struck out 27 of the 38 batters heās faced. Heās currently on pace to strike out 199 men, for crying out loud.
I think relief pitchers rarely deserve Cy Young consideration, but Miller ā who was also unhittable after joining the Padres last summer ā could be a rare exception.
Kevin McGonigle, SS/3B, Tigers: Maybe the category juice will take a while, but a .312/.411/.481 start has quickly pushed McGonigle to the top of Detroitās batting order. He has more walks than strikeouts and doesnāt seem bothered by left-handed pitching, either. Note that he quickly picked up third-base eligibility for Yahoo leagues as well. The big extension was a win-win for both player and organization.
Nolan McLean, SP, Mets: New York is in a tailspin but McLean isnāt at fault, with a tidy 2.28 ERA and a league-best 0.761 WHIP. McLean sits in the mid-90s and is getting positive results with four different pitches; good luck against this guy.
Dillon Dingler, C, Tigers: His contact profile is excellent and his , the good side. Dingler also marks his territory with Gold Glove defense. Heāll stay in the middle of Detroitās lineup all year, and probably make his All-Star debut in July.
Q&A
Who are the top risers in Scott Pianowski's fantasy baseball rankings?
Yordan Alvarez and Mason Miller are among the top risers in the latest rankings.
What are Yordan Alvarez's current stats in fantasy baseball?
Yordan Alvarez leads the majors in home runs and BB/K rate, significantly improving his draft position.
How is Mason Miller performing in the current fantasy baseball season?
Mason Miller has allowed just two hits and struck out 27 of 38 batters faced, making him a must-watch player.
What should I consider when evaluating my fantasy baseball roster?
You can use the top 250 rankings to evaluate your roster, monitor player pickups, and consider potential trades.
