Outliers 

Ian Higher

• Jacob deGrom (20 spots higher)
• Tim Anderson (15 spots higher)
• Kyle Lewis (61 spots higher)

James Higher

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (9 spots higher)
• Ozzie Albies (13 spots higher)
• CJ Abrams (14 spots higher)
• Gleyber Torres (20 spots higher)
• Brennen Davis (59 spots higher)
• Alek Manoah (62 spots higher)

Plus, the guys discuss what to do if you’re rostering struggling players such as Luis Castillo and Keston Hiura, how to maximize the trade value of a top starting pitcher and which injured hitters rebuilding teams should be targeting.

Alek Manoah expectations.

Preview of James' upcoming Dynasty ranks update (major-leaguers only, subject to change):

Ronald Acuna

Fernando Tatis

Juan Soto

Vladimir Guerrero

Mike Trout

Trea Turner

Mookie Betts

Cody Bellinger

Bo Bichette

Jose Ramirez

Bryce Harper

Shohei Ohtani

Ozzie Albies

Xander Bogaerts

Corey Seager

Christian Yelich

Rafael Devers

Alex Bregman

Aaron Judge

Manny Machado

Eloy Jimenez

Gerrit Cole

Luis Robert

Shane Bieber

Trevor Bauer

Freddie Freeman

Corbin Burnes

Trent Grisham

Jacob deGrom

Brandon Woodruff

Lucas Giolito

Kyle Tucker

Walker Buehler

Tyler Glasnow

Randy Arozarena

Gleyber Torres

Tim Anderson

Aaron Nola

Jack Flaherty

Trevor Story

Nolan Arenado

Pete Alonso

Austin Meadows

Yordan Alvarez

Nick Castellanos

Sandy Alcantara

Francisco Lindor

Byron Buxton

Gavin Lux

Austin Riley

Ramon Laureano

Jazz Chisholm

Kris Bryant

Andrew Vaughn

Yoan Moncada

Michael Conforto

Matt Olson

Dylan Carlson

Clayton Kershaw

Will Smith

Anthony Rendon

Julio Urias

Ian Anderson

Pablo Lopez

J.T. Realmuto

Max Muncy

Joey Gallo

Carlos Correa

Marcell Ozuna

George Springer

Yu Darvish

Teoscar Hernandez

Trevor Rogers

Jesse Winker

Joe Musgrove

Kevin Gausman

Alex Verdugo

Luis Castillo

Adalberto Mondesi

Ke'Bryan Hayes

Alex Kirilloff

Ketel Marte

Jose Altuve

Jared Walsh

Ryan McMahon

Trey Mancini

Lance Lynn

Max Scherzer

Whit Merrifield

Dansby Swanson

Brandon Lowe

Franmil Reyes

Rhys Hoskins

Zac Gallen

Max Fried

Lance McCullers

Tyler Mahle

Hyun-Jin Ryu

Jose Berrios

Zack Wheeler

Josh Hader

Zach Plesac

Luis Severino

Noah Syndergaard

Matt Chapman

Eugenio Suarez

Mike Soroka

Jesus Luzardo

Anthony Rizzo

J.D. Martinez

Marcus Semien

Mark Canha

Javier Baez

Jo Adell

Luke Voit

Adolis Garcia

Michael Kopech

Dominic Smith

Dustin May

Tommy Edman

Willson Contreras

Kyle Hendricks

Ian Happ

Chris Taylor

Jake Cronenworth

Mitch Haniger

John Means

Carlos Rodon

Freddy Peralta

Sal Perez

Kyle Schwarber

DJ LeMahieu

Keston Hiura

Lourdes Gurriel

Jose Abreu

Starling Marte

Stephen Strasburg

Giancarlo Stanton

Jordan Montgomery

Sonny Gray

Tony Gonsolin

Framber Valdez

Paul Goldschmidt

Aroldis Chapman

Carson Kelly

Dylan Bundy

Mike Clevinger

Liam Hendriks

Nate Lowe

Gio Urshela

Edwin Diaz

James Karinchak

Victor Robles

Wil Myers

Chris Sale

Aaron Civale

Eduardo Rodriguez

Joey Wendle

Anthony Santander

German Marquez

Blake Snell

Kenta Maeda

Jeff McNeil

Chris Paddack

Andrew Benintendi

Clint Frazier

Alec Bohm

Dinelson Lamet

Carlos Carrasco

Jose Urquidy

Ryan Weathers

Jeimer Candelario

Kyle Lewis

Alejandro Kirk

Brady Singer

Luis Patino

Yermin Mercedes

Miguel Sano

J.D. Davis

Willy Adames

Justin Turner

Bryan Reynolds

Yusei Kikuchi

Cavan Biggio

Josh Donaldson

Mike Moustakas

Nick Solak

Yasmani Grandal

Matt Barnes

Casey Mize

Sean Murphy

Zack Greinke

Raisel Iglesias

Alex Reyes

Buster Posey

Eric Hosmer

Brandon Nimmo

Mike Yastrzemski

Carlos Santana

Brandon Belt

Luis Barrera gets the call

Prospects Ready For A Promotion:

Triple-A:

All the Rays hitters (Wander Franco, Vidal Brujan, Josh Lowe, Taylor Walls)

Jarren Duran

Alek Manoah

Jesus Sanchez

Jackson Kowar

Chris Gittens

Double-A

Simeon Woods Richardson

Triston Casas

Michael Busch

DL Hall

Alek Thomas

Hunter Greene

Roansy Contreras

High-A

Julio Rodriguez

George Kirby

Nick Gonzales

Grayson Rodriguez

Liover Peguero

Ronny Mauricio

Oswald Peraza

Low-A

Luis Matos

Pete Crow-Armstrong

Robert Hassell

Gunnar Henderson

Francisco Alvarez

Heriberto Hernandez

Gilberto Jimenez

Jordan Walker

Jarred Kelenic

Logan Gilbert being “seriously considered” for Friday’s start, per the Seattle Times.

Confirmation bias:

Corbin Carroll - Headed for the top 10

Nick Gonzales - Bat looks explosive

Angel Martinez - Grab him in all dynasty formats

Chris Gittens - The Most Terrifying Hitter at Triple-A

It looks like I was too low:

Vidal Brujan - 100% HR/FB rate

Jesus Sanchez - Stash candidate

Estevan Florial - Is it *finally* clicking?

Noteworthy Minor-League Assignments

Votes Of Confidence

Bobby Witt - Double-A

CJ Abrams - Double-A

Alek Manoah - Triple-A

Max Meyer - Double-A

Matt Allan - High-A

Quinn Priester - High-A

Travis Swaggerty - Triple-A

Luisangel Acuna - Low-A

Brayan Rocchio - High-A

Masyn Winn - Low-A

Francisco Morales - Double-A

Keoni Cavaco - Low-A

Benyamin Bailey - Low-A

Aaron Bracho - High-A

Matthew Liberatore - Triple-A

Angel Martinez - Low-A

Jake Vogel - Low-A

Tucupita Marcano - Triple-A

Bo Naylor - Double-A

Hunter Greene - Double-A

Alexander Mojica - Low-A

Jordan Walker - Low-A

Ji-wan Bae - Double-A

Sergio Campana - Low-A

Gabriel Arias - Triple-A

Colin Barber - High-A

Brayan Buelvas - Low-A

Evan Carter - Low-A

Yohendrick Pinango - Low-A

Pedro Martinez - High-A

Davis Wendzel - Double-A

Soft Landings

Julio Rodriguez - High-A

Spencer Torkelson - High-A

Adley Rutschman - Double-A

JJ Bleday - Double-A

Heliot Ramos - Double-A

George Kirby - High-A

Simeon Woods Richardson - Double-A

Grayson Rodriguez - High-A

DL Hall - Double-A

Jackson Rutledge - High-A

Jordyn Adams - High-A

Heriberto Hernandez - Low-A

Francisco Alvarez - Low-A

Luis Medina - High-A

Heston Kjerstad - Low-A

Will Wilson - High-A

Misael Urbina - Extended spring training

Kameron Misner - High-A

Seth Johnson - Low-A

Jordan Nwogu - Low-A

Alexander Canario - Low-A

Bryson Stott - High-A

Aaron Sabato - Low-A

Diego Cartaya - Extended spring training

Osleivis Basabe - Extended spring training

Miguel Vargas - High-A

Nick Swiney - Low-A

Adam Hall - High-A

Cole Wilcox - Low-A

Julio Carreras - Extended spring training

Ian Seymour - Extended spring training

Missing In Action

Brennen Davis - Head injury

Jasson Dominguez - Extended Spring Training

Kristian Robinson - Bahamas

Hedbert Perez - Extended Spring Training

Josh Jung - Foot injury

Royce Lewis - ACL

Brandon Marsh - Shoulder injury

Ethan Hankins - Elbow injury

Alexander Vizcaino - Sore arm

Connor Seabold - Elbow inflammation

Jeremy De La Rosa - Extended Spring Training

Jeremy Pena - Wrist injury

Kohl Franklin - Extended Spring Training

Greg Jones - Quad injury

Jairo Solis - Elbow surgery

Should we have bid more on Pavin Smith in MAIN? Does it matter, since we got Kyle Higashioka?

Smith has been leading off for over a week, looks pretty good

Alex Kirilloff batting fifth against righties, ninth against his first lefty Wednesday — has started six straight.

Clay’s boy, Shane McClanahan starting Thursday against the A’s.

The buzz surrounding Pedro Leon is mounting...

How much longer can Cleveland wait on Bobby Bradley, and to a lesser extent, Daniel Johnson?

Arizona somehow has by far the best wRC+ (155) in the majors against LHP, so this is another big test for Ryan Weathers.

Jazz Chisholm to the IL, probably would have graduated with two more games.

Cale Loken wants to know what our prediction is for Jazz in startup dynasty drafts next offseason

Joel Steen wants a breakdown of Marco Luciano, whom he just acquired in a trade

Dan Corrado: Any catcher targets/strategies in dynasty? What are we doing with Plesac — when’s the next dynasty update?

Michael Patrick: Is it time for a rebuilder to give up on Willy Adames, Clint Frazier, or Nick Senzel and give the roster spots to players with more upside? J.Mac also wanted to know what to do with Senzel…

The Ulysses Sect: Lux/Jazz/Solak ROS and long term?

Patrick: Could we see Tristan Casas in Boston this year?

Toolsy: Baddoo or Jarren Duran ROS?

Jason Jablonski - Sell on Rogers/Antone?

Jazz Chisholm update — 193 wRC+, 16.1 BB%, 26.8 K%

Alex Kirilloff was not an option to replace Kepler with Twins in Oakland — could get the call Friday. 

Luis Garcia does as well as could have been expected in Coors — 6 K’s and 2 ER in 5.2 IP.

Ryan Weathers sticking in rotation for now.

TONY LA RUSSA says there will be some tough decisions to make when Billy Hamilton finishes his rehab — could Vaughn get sent down? Vaughn has a .393 OBP and three doubles in his last eight games.

James dropped Clarke Schmidt in TDGX.

Pavin Smith, Josh Fleming and Adolis Garcia were nice low-key adds in 15-teamers.

George Kirby hype train ramping up.

Kyle Harrison is looking like the next great Giants pitching prospect.

Alex Kirilloff up for doubleheader

Houston’s Luis Garcia looked dominant in long-relief appearance

Ryan Weathers primary pitcher on Friday against LAD?

Michael Kopech could be a starting option at some point this season

Added Zach McKinstry in the Main Event

Why you shouldn’t overvalue the top of the draft class in the fall — Kumar Rocker, Jud Fabian

New Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks, suggested by JackJ

Clay’s report on Jonathan India

Yermin Mercedes/Akil Baddoo

Julian Merryweather FAAB run

Andrew Vaughn sitting against a RHP

Geraldo Perdomo surprise callup

Ryan Weathers/Chris Rodriguez impressing in multi-inning roles

Zach McKinstry is good, but how much does it matter?

April 16 -- the earliest date we could see Kirilloff or Kelenic

New Hip Hop Segment: Weekly Walk-Up Tracks

Lead prospect analyst James Anderson and Senior MLB Editor Clay Link discuss the movers on James' latest update to the Top 400 prospect rankings.

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