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Top Deadline deals from a fantasy standpoint
- Updated: August 2, 2016
While some of the flashiest names on the trade block stayed put, the 2016 non-waiver Trade Deadline saw plenty of star players find new homes.
In case your head is still spinning following a whirlwind day, below is all the need-to-know info on the big moves from the past 72 hours (plus the Aroldis Chapman trade, because fantasy players love closers):
Jonathan Lucroy, Jeremy Jeffress to the Rangers: As the missing piece to an otherwise loaded Rangers lineup, Lucroy could remain one of the most productive catchers in baseball during the stretch run. On the pitching side, Jeffress may be on the verge of taking his 27 saves to the waiver wire in mixed leagues. The right-hander is having a fine season, but the Rangers have received solid work from closer Sam Dyson. Tyler Thornburg (lifetime 2.99 ERA) will likely slide into the closer’s role in Milwaukee, and he has the skills to make an impact in mixed leagues right away.
Zinkie on Beltran fantasy impact Zinkie on fantasy impact of Beltran trade to RangersMLB.com fantasy writer Fred Zinkie looks at the potential fantasy impact of Carlos Beltran after being traded to the Rangers
Andrew Miller to the Indians: In Miller and Cody Allen, the Indians have multiple options to handle the ninth inning. Manager Terry Francona hasn’t yet tipped his hand regarding his plans for the relief corps, so fantasy owners will likely be in a holding pattern on this situation for a few days. As for the Yankees, dominant righty Dellin Betances receives a big value boost by becoming a top-tier fantasy closer for the remainder of the season.
Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs: Chapman is arguably baseball’s most valuable fantasy closer, and he should have many opportunities to generate saves and strikeouts down the stretch while pitching for a Cubs squad with the best record in the sport. The biggest fantasy drop here — of course — comes for Hector Rondon, who will shift to a setup role despite performing at a level on par with some of baseball’s top relievers in the past two years.
Mark Melancon to the …
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