2:01
: Welcome to the RosterResource Dwell Chat! This would be the ultimate chat of the common season. Because of everybody who has requested questions and joined us alongside the way in which within the first season of this function. We’ll resume earlier than the tip of the playoffs after we will likely be 100% centered on the 2025-26 offseason. Right here we go …
2:01
: Does Ryan Ward have an opportunity for enjoying time with the Dodgers in 2026 or is he only a commerce chip? How does his commerce worth evaluate to Michael Busch two years in the past?
Jon Becker: I don’t see a lot of an opportunity of him getting enjoying time with the Dodgers subsequent yr. Ohtani has DH, Freeman has 1B, Pages and Teoscar are locked into the outfield and Edman or Kim might find yourself again there. As for his commerce worth, he’s actually not in an identical scenario to Busch a pair years again. Busch was coming into his age-26 season and graduated because the 74th total prospect, and Ward hasn’t even made the Dodgers’ checklist since 2023 and will likely be coming into his age-28 season. He’s had an amazing yr nevertheless it’s additionally his third yr in Triple-A.
2:04
Jon Becker: I don’t see a lot of an opportunity of him getting enjoying time with the Dodgers subsequent yr. Ohtani has DH, Freeman has 1B, Pages and Teoscar are locked into the outfield and Edman or Kim might find yourself again there. As for his commerce worth, he’s actually not in an identical scenario to Busch a pair years again. Busch was coming into his age-26 season and graduated because the 74th total prospect, and Ward hasn’t even made the Dodgers’ checklist since 2023 and will likely be coming into his age-28 season. He’s had an amazing yr nevertheless it’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 once more simply in case somebody goes to satisfy the asking worth for an ace with 2 extra seasons of membership management at an affordable worth. And he’s beginning to look extra just like the pre-TJ surgical procedure Sandy. However assuming he stays …
2:08
Jason Martinez: I feel there’s a good probability they store Alcantara once more simply in case somebody goes to satisfy the asking worth for an ace with 2 extra seasons of membership management at an affordable worth. And he’s beginning to look extra just like the pre-TJ surgical procedure Sandy. However assuming he stays …
1. Sandy Alcantara 2. Eury Perez 3. Edward Cabrera (if the elbow ligaments maintain up; in all probability not, although) 4. Ryan Weathers 5. Braxton Garrett/Max Meyer (getting back from hip surgical procedure). Robby Snelling and Thomas White will seemingly power their approach into the rotation early on. Karson Milbrandt is one other prospect on the rise who might think about late within the season. Janson Junk has made a powerful case however he’s out of choices so Marlins would possibly attempt to promote excessive on what is going to seemingly be a really strong 12-14 begin pattern.
2:10
: Within the morning, I like to have a look at the Field Scores on Fangraphs and see what occurred in video games I wasn’t watching the evening earlier than. I’m all the time on the lookout for new, attention-grabbing options of this website although. Are there another Fangraphs dashboards, pages, or options that you just assume are price continuously? What do you all do?
Jon Becker: On days once I’m not updating the roster strikes it’s simple to overlook the smaller transactions, so I wish to evaluation the Transaction Tracker to verify there’s not something I missed. Outdoors of RosterResource I like checking the Playoff Odds day-after-day this time of yr, particularly the graphs.
2:11
Jon Becker: On days once I’m not updating the roster strikes it’s simple to overlook the smaller transactions, so I wish to evaluation the Transaction Tracker to verify there’s not something I missed. Outdoors of RosterResource I like checking the Playoff Odds day-after-day 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: If you happen to take note of this group, I feel it appears impossible they do a lot. Schildt doesn’t wish to shake issues up an excessive amount of and I feel it is going to be tough for them to overlook the playoffs. However for those who’re a Padres fan who doesn’t really feel very assured, be a part of the membership. There’s not a lot they will do, anyhow. They’re missing a right-handed batter who may also help towards LHP. Campusano might be that man however looks like they’re extra comfy with protecting all their lefties within the lineup irrespective of who they’re dealing with.
2:17
Jason Martinez: If you happen to take note of this group, I feel it appears impossible they do a lot. Schildt doesn’t wish to shake issues up an excessive amount of and I feel it is going to be tough for them to overlook the playoffs. However for those who’re a Padres fan who doesn’t really feel very assured, be a part of the membership. There’s not a lot they will do, anyhow. They’re missing a right-handed batter who may also help towards LHP. Campusano might be that man however looks like they’re extra comfy with protecting all their lefties within the lineup irrespective of who they’re dealing with.
Can be attention-grabbing to seek out out if somebody like Bradgley Rodriguez might 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 to audition guys for the post-season. I doubt they do something. The 2024 group was so a lot better in each approach so it could be loopy if the 2025 group can get additional in October. However, hey, that’s baseball. Crazier issues have occurred.
2:17
: Do any groups stick out to you for his or her unorthodox but profitable huge 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!) nevertheless it’s positively towards sort to load up the roster with a bunch of men who’re pesky greater than sluggers, and still have a pitching workers that’s set as much as be fairly malleable within the playoffs. Was enthusiastic 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!) nevertheless it’s positively towards sort to load up the roster with a bunch of men who’re pesky greater than sluggers, and still have a pitching workers that’s set as much as be fairly malleable within the playoffs. Was enthusiastic 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 ought to be enjoying over cole younger as on a regular basis, second basement, or a minimum of towards righties, as Polanco generally performs 2nd and Garver is C or DH towards lefties? His stroll off non-withstanding, numbers are sturdy this yr and he was one of many easiest total hitters in AAA.
Jason Martinez: At this level of the season, they must go together 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. Might’ve been extra of a reset to see if he might get again on observe. However he went 0-fer and Rivas hit the walk-off. My guess is that they go together with Rivas (principally) vs RHP the remainder of the way in which.
2:22
Jason Martinez: At this level of the season, they must go together 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. Might’ve been extra of a reset to see if he might get again on observe. However he went 0-fer and Rivas hit the walk-off. My guess is that they go together with Rivas (principally) vs RHP the remainder of the way in which.
2:23
: Thanks for the responses! The entire “loading up with pesky guys” sounds prefer it ought to be simpler for extra groups to do than discovering sluggers, like different groups ought to be capable of do it too. Cleveland appears to attempt it so much. 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 price), it’s additionally making contact with the fitting 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 proportion 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 might have a bunch of men who can actually run (Turang, Chourio, Perkins, Frelick, and so on.) 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 price), it’s additionally making contact with the fitting 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 proportion 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 might have a bunch of men who can actually run (Turang, Chourio, Perkins, Frelick, and so on.) 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 choice.
Jason Martinez: He’s solely 26 and has proven flashes of being a extremely good hitter. The most important 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 function in 2025, he’s been wonderful once more. If we go off of that, we might assume he’s simply higher when his supervisor can choose the perfect spots for him. He’s in all probability earned a much bigger function. 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 extremely good hitter. The most important 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 function in 2025, he’s been wonderful once more. If we go off of that, we might assume he’s simply higher when his supervisor can choose the perfect spots for him. He’s in all probability earned a much bigger function. 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 could be wanted to get that performed and pay the person?
Jon Becker: I all the time warning towards dashing to consider reporting that claims stuff like “gained’t be outbid,” which I feel was the newest 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 supply one thing loopy, however on the identical 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 dashing to consider reporting that claims stuff like “gained’t be outbid,” which I feel was the newest 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 supply one thing loopy, however on the identical 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 high 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 for the time being, the Mets have so much going for them in 2026 and past. Not solely have McLean, Tong, and Sproat already arrived, they’ve extra pitching assistance on the way in which. And, sure, Benge, Williams, and Clifford might all power their approach into the image in 2026. Let’s assume Pete Alonso opts out, that is seemingly the projected Opening Day lineup to start the offseason …
2:39
Jason Martinez: As unhealthy as issues are going for the time being, the Mets have so much going for them in 2026 and past. Not solely have McLean, Tong, and Sproat already arrived, they’ve extra pitching assistance on the way in which. And, sure, Benge, Williams, and Clifford might all power their approach into the image in 2026. Let’s assume Pete Alonso opts out, that is seemingly 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 assets to make some huge 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 function. Clifford’s greatest shot is that if they don’t re-sign Alonso and at-bats might be obtainable at 1B/DH. Williams may need to start out in additional of a SS/2B/CF utility function. Benge is the one I’d count on to take over at CF sooner or later in 2026. So 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 we have now new house owners coming to TB, we are going to see growth earlier than 2030? Or will MLB use Nashville, Portland, Salt Lake, Sacramento, Charlotte as leverage for a brand new White Sox, Brewers, and so on stadium?
Jon Becker: Sounds just like the league is capturing 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 alter.
2:42
Jon Becker: Sounds just like the league is capturing 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 alter.
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 (principally Profar, Merrill, Higgy) have been an enormous a part of 2024. Largely non-existent in 2025. Profar’s season was virtually MVP-ish. 2024 Manny was approach higher than the present model. Similar with Merrill. By so much. 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 could be shut, however I’d take Scott, Adam, Suarez, and so on. over Suarez, Morejon, Miller (particularly if Suarez is the nearer over Miller).
2:46
Jason Martinez: Late-inning heroics (principally Profar, Merrill, Higgy) have been an enormous a part of 2024. Largely non-existent in 2025. Profar’s season was virtually MVP-ish. 2024 Manny was approach higher than the present model. Similar with Merrill. By so much. 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 could be shut, however I’d take Scott, Adam, Suarez, and so on. 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 might see Murakami, although I actually do not know what he’ll signal for as a result of stories on him even now that he’s been raking are nonetheless all around 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 learn about his willingness to provide out a multi-year SP contract to a man coming off Tommy John (though he seems to be nice).
2:48
Jon Becker: I might see Murakami, although I actually do not know what he’ll signal for as a result of stories on him even now that he’s been raking are nonetheless all around 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 learn about his willingness to provide out a multi-year SP contract to a man coming off Tommy John (though he seems to be nice).
2:49
: Any hope for Rockies followers any time quickly? Looks as if they’re to date behind the opposite groups within the division and never a lot assistance is on the way in which.
Jason Martinez: In all probability not. However I really assume it might make for a singular scenario if possession would acknowledge that they don’t actually have an opportunity. If we are able to’t construct a profitable group, let’s a minimum of construct an entertaining group. And the way in which to do this is to do every little thing 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 try this, which is uncommon. Perhaps a bit loopy to assume they might signal Bo Bichette to be their 2B or 3B however that will be tremendous enjoyable. After which simply go get a bunch of dudes who rake, even when they’ve flaws of their sport. When an opposing group performs at Coors Area, 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. Haven’t had a lot time but to actually discover the FA market, however guys like Gary Sanchez are who I keep in mind. Gained’t harm you so long as you execute your sport plan however executing your sport plan at Coors Area is just not simple. And that’s the place guys like Sanchez will harm you. However that’s only a idea of mine.
2:53
Jason Martinez: In all probability not. However I really assume it might make for a singular scenario if possession would acknowledge that they don’t actually have an opportunity. If we are able to’t construct a profitable group, let’s a minimum of construct an entertaining group. And the way in which to do this is to do every little thing 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 try this, which is uncommon. Perhaps a bit loopy to assume they might signal Bo Bichette to be their 2B or 3B however that will be tremendous enjoyable. After which simply go get a bunch of dudes who rake, even when they’ve flaws of their sport. When an opposing group performs at Coors Area, 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. Haven’t had a lot time but to actually discover the FA market, however guys like Gary Sanchez are who I keep in mind. Gained’t harm you so long as you execute your sport plan however executing your sport plan at Coors Area is just not simple. And that’s the place guys like Sanchez will harm you. However that’s only a idea of mine.
2:54
: Hey guys, Dan made me really feel unhappy saying the Cubs gained’t resign Tucker this offseason. Any probability you two can supply any hope?
Jon Becker: The hope I’d supply is that it’s actually attainable that they are going to re-sign him! Plenty of groups ought to be and regardless of his up-and-down-and-now-hurt yr, there’s no purpose for the Cubs to not be trying 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 must enter a brand new stage of consolation.
Jason Martinez: That can do it for right this moment. 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 discuss.
2:55
Jon Becker: The hope I’d supply is that it’s actually attainable that they are going to re-sign him! Plenty of groups ought to be and regardless of his up-and-down-and-now-hurt yr, there’s no purpose for the Cubs to not be trying 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 must enter a brand new stage of consolation.
2:57
Jason Martinez: That can do it for right this moment. 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 discuss.
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