Category Power Rankings: Week 16

Another week of baseball in the books, which means another fresh edition of CPR!

Batting Average (AVG)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Michael Brantley	HOU	OF	–
2	Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	TOR	1B/3B	+1
3	Xander Bogaerts	BOS	SS	-1
4	Nick Castellanos	CIN	OF	–
5	Trea Turner	WSH	SS	–
6	Adam Frazier	PIT	2B/OF	–
7	Tim Anderson	CWS	SS	–
8	J.D. Martinez	BOS	OF	–
9	Yuli Gurriel	HOU	1B/3B	+2
10	Jesse Winker	CIN	OF	-1
11	Yordan Alvarez	HOU	OF	-1
12	Juan Soto	WSH	OF	+1
13	DJ LeMahieu	NYY	1B/2B/3B	-1
14	Nelson Cruz	MIN	UT	–
15	Cedric Mullins	BAL	OF	–
16	Freddie Freeman	ATL	1B	–
17	Bryan Reynolds	PIT	OF	–
18	Justin Turner	LAD	3B	–
19	David Fletcher	LAA	2B/3B/SS/OF	+6
20	Fernando Tatis Jr.	SD	SS	+3
21	Carlos Correa	HOU	SS	–
22	Bo Bichette	TOR	SS	+2
23	Jose Altuve	HOU	2B	-4
24	Nolan Arenado	STL	3B	-4
25	Alex Verdugo	BOS	OF	-3

Off the list: None

There is a reason Michael Brantley has not moved from atop this list for several weeks now. The veteran owns a .299 career AVG and a .313 mark over his last eight seasons. Not only does he have the track record, but the All-Star is hitting .330 on the year and has shown no signs of slowing down.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Luis Arraez	MIN	2B/3B/OF	–
2	J.P. Crawford	SEA	SS	–
3	Garrett Cooper	MIA	1B/OF	+3
4	Jonathan India	CIN	2B/3B	–
5	Steven Duggar	SF	OF	–
6	Josh Harrison	WSH	2B/3B/OF	Unranked
7	Ty France	SEA	1B/2B/3B	–
8	José Iglesias	LAA	SS	Unranked
9	Miguel Rojas	MIA	SS	Unranked
10	Akil Baddoo	DET	OF	–

Off the list: Yonathan Daza (COVID), Starlin Castro, Pavin Smith

Since the start of July, Miguel Rojas is hitting .327 including four doubles. Rojas has shown the ability to hit for a solid AVG over the past two seasons accumulating a .288 mark, so he seems like a good bet to contribute consistently in the category.

Runs (R)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Fernando Tatis Jr.	SD	SS	–
2	Bo Bichette	TOR	SS	–
3	Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	TOR	1B/3B	–
4	Jose Altuve	HOU	2B	–
5	J.D. Martinez	BOS	OF	–
6	José Ramírez	CLE	3B	–
7	Freddie Freeman	ATL	1B	–
8	Chris Taylor	LAD	2B/SS/OF	–
9	Marcus Semien	TOR	2B/SS	+1
10	Jesse Winker	CIN	OF	-1
11	Rafael Devers	BOS	3B	–
12	Shohei Ohtani	LAA	UT/SP	+2
13	Trea Turner	WSH	SS	–
14	Nick Castellanos	CIN	OF	-2
15	Xander Bogaerts	BOS	SS	–
16	Mookie Betts	LAD	OF	–
17	Carlos Correa	HOU	SS	–
18	Tim Anderson	CWS	SS	+1
19	Starling Marte	MIA	OF	+1
20	Jake Cronenworth	SD	1B/2B/SS	+2
21	Bryce Harper	PHI	OF	–
22	Kris Bryant	CHC	1B/3B/OF	-4
23	Matt Olson	OAK	1B	–
24	Mitch Haniger	SEA	OF	–
25	Juan Soto	WSH	OF	–

Off the list: None

With 25 runs scored over his last 21 games, Trea Turner is now on a 110-run pace. The dynamic shortstop is enjoying a sensational 2021 and is well on his way to a 30/40 season.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Cesar Hernandez	CLE	2B	–
2	Jonathan India	CIN	2B/3B	–
3	Luis Urías	MIL	2B/3B/SS	–
4	J.P. Crawford	SEA	SS	–
5	Willy Adames	MIL	SS	–
6	Wilmer Flores	SF	1B/2B/3B	+2
7	AJ Pollock	LAD	OF	Unranked
8	Brandon Nimmo	NYM	OF	Unranked
9	Dominic Smith	NYM	1B/OF	–
10	Bobby Bradley	CLE	1B	-3

Off the list: Amed Rosario, Hunter Renfroe

It is going to be tough for AJ Pollock to get consistent production in the runs column if he is going to continuously bat in the lower third of the lineup. The veteran outfielder does have 11 runs scored over his last 12 games and despite his poor batting position, it helps to be hitting in the Dodgers lineup.

Home Runs (HR)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Shohei Ohtani	LAA	UT/SP	–
2	Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	TOR	1B/3B	+1
3	Fernando Tatis Jr.	SD	SS	-1
4	Matt Olson	OAK	1B	–
5	Joey Gallo	TEX	OF	+1
6	Aaron Judge	NYY	OF	-1
7	Nelson Cruz	MIN	UT	–
8	Adolis García	TEX	OF	+1
9	José Ramírez	CLE	3B	-1
10	Rafael Devers	BOS	3B	+1
11	Freddie Freeman	ATL	1B	+1
12	Jesse Winker	CIN	OF	-2
13	J.D. Martinez	BOS	OF	–
14	Javier Báez	CHC	SS	–
15	Jared Walsh	LAA	1B/OF	+1
16	Nick Castellanos	CIN	OF	-1
17	Yordan Alvarez	HOU	OF	+1
18	Marcus Semien	TOR	2B/SS	+1
19	Kris Bryant	CHC	1B/3B/OF	-2
20	Nolan Arenado	STL	3B	–
21	Pete Alonso	NYM	1B	–
22	Max Muncy	LAD	1B/2B/3B	+1
23	Giancarlo Stanton	NYY	OF	-1
24	Mitch Haniger	SEA	OF	Unranked
25	Franmil Reyes	CLE	OF	Unranked

Off the list: Austin Meadows, Tyler O’Neill

In his nine games since returning from injury, Franmil Reyes has slugged four homers, bringing his season total to 15 in 49 games. That is a full-season pace of 50 HRs and 133 RBI. There are few in the game with the power that “The Franimal” possesses. As long as he is healthy, expect him to drop bombs over the next two months.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Adam Duvall	MIA	OF	–
2	Bobby Bradley	CLE	1B	–
3	AJ Pollock	LAD	OF	–
4	Willy Adames	MIL	SS	+1
5	Miguel Sanó	MIN	1B/3B	-1
6	Avisaíl García	MIL	OF	–
7	Mike Zunino	TB	C	+1
8	C.J. Cron	COL	1B	Unranked
9	Wilmer Flores	ARZ	1B/2B/3B	–
10	Josh Bell	WSH	1B	-3

Off the list: Nate Lowe

Willy Adames needs to be owned across all formats. The shortstop is slashing .348/.434/.674 over the past month with seven homers and 20 RBI and overall has been excellent since joining the Brewers.

Runs Batted In (RBI)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	TOR	1B/3B	–
2	Rafael Devers	BOS	3B	–
3	José Abreu	CWS	1B	–
4	Shohei Ohtani	LAA	UT/SP	–
5	Fernando Tatis Jr.	SD	SS	–
6	J.D. Martinez	BOS	OF	–
7	Jared Walsh	LAA	1B/OF	+1
8	Adolis García	TEX	OF	+1
9	Nolan Arenado	STL	3B	-2
10	Nelson Cruz	MIN	UT	–
11	Matt Olson	OAK	1B	–
12	Yordan Alvarez	HOU	OF	–
13	Manny Machado	SD	3B/SS	+3
14	José Ramírez	CLE	3B	–
15	Yuli Gurriel	HOU	1B/3B	-2
16	Trey Mancini	BAL	1B/OF	-1
17	Xander Bogaerts	BOS	SS	–
18	Freddie Freeman	ATL	1B	–
19	Jesús Aguilar	MIA	1B	–
20	Adam Duvall	MIA	OF	–
21	Eduardo Escobar	ARZ	2B/3B	–
22	Ozzie Albies	ATL	2B	–
23	Nick Castellanos	CIN	OF	–
24	Austin Meadows	TB	OF	–
25	Marcus Semien	TOR	2B/SS	–

Off the list: None

Nick Castellanos has driven in 28 runs over his last 32 games and finds himself on pace for 113 RBI. Castellanos has only driven in over 100 runs once in his career and has never hit over .300, yet he finds himself with a .330 AVG through 85 games.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Adam Duvall	MIA	OF	–
2	Avisaíl García	MIL	OF	–
3	Willy Adames	MIL	SS	–
4	Bobby Bradley	CLE	1B	–
5	Hunter Renfroe	BOS	OF	–
6	Josh Bell	WSH	1B	–
7	Dominic Smith	NYM	1B/OF	+1
8	Luis Urías	MIL	2B/3B/SS	+2
9	Cesar Hernandez	CLE	2B	-2
10	Jed Lowrie	OAK	2B	Unranked

Off the list: Jake Fraley (injury)

Jed Lowrie has heated back up over his last 19 games. The veteran infielder has slashed .373/.408/.687 with 15 RBI during that span and is back on the mixed league radar. You can find Lowrie available in 73% of Yahoo leagues and 60% of ESPN leagues.

Stolen Bases (SB)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Whit Merrifield	KC	2B/OF	–
2	Trea Turner	WSH	SS	–
3	Fernando Tatis Jr.	SD	SS	–
4	Starling Marte	MIA	OF	–
5	Cedric Mullins	BAL	OF	–
6	Tim Anderson	CWS	SS	–
7	Trevor Story	COL	SS	–
8	Tommy Edman	STL	2B/3B/OF	–
9	Bo Bichette	TOR	SS	–
10	Garrett Hampson	COL	2B/SS/OF	–
11	Randy Arozarena	TB	OF	–
12	Isiah Kiner-Falefa	TEX	C/3B/SS	–
13	Ozzie Albies	ATL	2B	+2
14	Marcus Semien	TOR	2B/SS	-1
15	Jazz Chisholm Jr.	MIA	2B/SS	-1
16	Dylan Moore	SEA	2B/3B/SS/OF	–
17	Tommy Pham	SD	OF	–
18	Shohei Ohtani	LAA	UT/SP	–
19	Javier Báez	CHC	SS	–
20	Raimel Tapia	COL	OF	+2
21	Myles Straw	HOU	SS/OF	-1
22	Akil Baddoo	DET	OF	+1
23	Robbie Grossman	DET	OF	+1
24	José Ramírez	CLE	3B	-3
25	Ramón Laureano	OAK	OF	Unranked

Off the list: Francisco Lindor (injury)

Fernando Tatis Jr. is well on his way to a 40/40 season. Tatis is a perfect 9-for-9 in SBs over his past month’s worth of games and now has 22 on the year. If he is able to reach those marks, he will become only the fifth player in MLB history to achieve it. I wouldn’t put it past him.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Garrett Hampson	COL	2B/SS/OF	–
2	Dylan Moore	SEA	2B/3B/SS/OF	–
3	Myles Straw	HOU	SS/OF	–
4	Akil Baddoo	DET	OF	–
5	Robbie Grossman	DET	OF	–
6	Elvis Andrus	OAK	SS	–
7	Jace Peterson	MIL	1B/2B/3B/OF	Unranked
8	Jonathan Villar	NYM	2B/3B/SS	Unranked
9	Victor Robles	WSH	OF	–
10	Amed Rosario	CLE	SS/OF	–

Off the list: Jake Fraley (injury), Steven Duggar

Not much noteworthy here.

On-Base Percentage (OBP)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Juan Soto	WSH	OF	–
2	Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	TOR	1B/3B	–
3	Max Muncy	LAD	1B/2B/3B	–
4	Bryce Harper	PHI	OF	–
5	Freddie Freeman	ATL	1B	–
6	Mookie Betts	LAD	OF	–
7	Aaron Judge	NYY	OF	–
8	Xander Bogaerts	BOS	SS	+1
9	Nick Castellanos	CIN	OF	+2
10	Joey Gallo	TEX	OF	+2
11	J.D. Martinez	BOS	OF	-3
12	Jesse Winker	CIN	OF	-2
13	Yoán Moncada	CWS	3B	–
14	Adam Frazier	PIT	2B/OF	+3
15	Chris Taylor	LAD	2B/SS/OF	–
16	Kris Bryant	CHC	1B/3B/OF	-2
17	Yuli Gurriel	HOU	1B/3B	+1
18	Anthony Rizzo	CHC	1B	-2
19	Nelson Cruz	MIN	UT	–
20	Justin Turner	LAD	3B	+2
21	Bryan Reynolds	PIT	OF	–
22	Carlos Correa	HOU	SS	-2
23	Christian Yelich	MIL	OF	–
24	Tommy Pham	SD	OF	+1
25	Carlos Santana	KC	1B	-1

Off the list: None

The 2020 National League MVP is back. Freddie Freeman has hit .370/.454/.598 over his last 25 games. It was only a matter of time.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Jonathan India	CIN	2B/3B	–
2	Yandy Díaz	TB	1B/3B	–
3	C.J. Cron	COL	1B	–
4	Jace Peterson	MIL	1B/2B/3B/OF	+6
5	Robbie Grossman	DET	OF	+1
6	Nate Lowe	TEX	1B	-1
7	Myles Straw	HOU	SS/OF	+1
8	Luis Arraez	MIN	2B/3B/OF	Unranked
9	AJ Pollock	LAD	OF	Unranked
10	Josh Harrison	WSH	2B/3B/OF	Unranked

Off the list: Jake Fraley (injury), Ty France, Steven Duggar

The run production has not been there, but Nate Lowe has hit well this past month. The 26-year old first baseman has slashed .307/.416/.480 during that time as he attempts to turn his season back around after a hot start.

Wins (W)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Gerrit Cole	NYY	SP	–
2	Julio Urías	LAD	SP/RP	–
3	Walker Buehler	LAD	SP	+5
4	Kevin Gausman	SF	SP	+5
5	Jacob deGrom	NYM	SP	-2
6	Max Scherzer	WSH	SP	–
7	Brandon Woodruff	MIL	SP	-2
8	Kyle Hendricks	CHC	SP	+4
9	Lance Lynn	CWS	SP	+2
10	Yu Darvish	SD	SP	-3
11	Lucas Giolito	CWS	SP	+2
12	Clayton Kershaw	LAD	SP	-8
13	José Berríos	MIN	SP	-3
14	Carlos Rodón	CWS	SP	–
15	Zack Greinke	HOU	SP	–
16	Freddy Peralta	MIL	SP/RP	+1
17	Chris Bassitt	OAK	SP	+1
18	Aaron Nola	PHI	SP	-2
19	Nathan Eovaldi	BOS	SP/RP	–
20	Germán Márquez	COL	SP	+2
21	Anthony DeSclafani	SF	SP	–
22	Joe Musgrove	SD	SP	-2
23	Corbin Burnes	MIL	SP/RP	–
24	Robbie Ray	TOR	SP	Unranked
25	Hyun Jin Ryu	TOR	SP	Unranked

Off the list: Framber Valdez, Tyler Mahle

Hyun Jin Ryu now has four wins in his last five outings with a 3.03 ERA. While three of them have been against Baltimore, this is exactly what Ryu needed after a bit of a rough patch.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Chris Flexen	SEA	SP/RP	+1
2	Drew Smyly	ATL	SP	-1
3	Kwang Hyun Kim	STL	SP	Unranked
4	Wily Peralta	DET	SP/RP	Unranked
5	Johnny Cueto	SF	SP	-1
6	Jordan Lyles	TEX	SP	+1
7	Tarik Skubal	DET	SP	-4
8	David Price	LAD	SP/RP	–
9	Jameson Taillon	NYY	SP	Unranked
10	Merrill Kelly	ARZ	SP	Unranked

Off the list: Jake Odorizzi, Adrian Houser, Patrick Corbin, Cole Irvin

Jameson Taillon has looked like the Taillon of old over his last five starts. The righty has tallied three victories and has posted a 3.28 ERA over that span. The Yankees and fantasy owners are hopeful this version of Taillon is here to stay.

Earned Run Average (ERA)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Brandon Woodruff	MIL	SP	+1
2	Kevin Gausman	SF	SP	+2
3	Gerrit Cole	NYY	SP	–
4	Jacob deGrom	NYM	SP	-3
5	Walker Buehler	LAD	SP	–
6	Lance Lynn	CWS	SP	+2
7	Max Scherzer	WSH	SP	–
8	Zack Wheeler	PHI	SP	+1
9	Yu Darvish	SD	SP	-3
10	Corbin Burnes	MIL	SP/RP	+1
11	Freddy Peralta	MIL	SP/RP	+1
12	Trevor Rogers	MIA	SP/RP	+1
13	Clayton Kershaw	LAD	SP	-3
14	Kyle Gibson	TEX	SP/RP	+1
15	Joe Musgrove	SD	SP	-1
16	Hyun Jin Ryu	TOR	SP	–
17	Lucas Giolito	CWS	SP	–
18	Taijuan Walker	NYM	SP	–
19	Marcus Stroman	NYM	SP	–
20	Carlos Rodón	CWS	SP	+1
21	Julio Urías	LAD	SP/RP	-1
22	Sandy Alcantara	MIA	SP	–
23	José Berríos	MIN	SP	–
24	Kyle Hendricks	CHC	SP	–
25	Luis Castillo	CIN	SP	Unranked

Off the list: Pablo López (injury)

Don’t look now, but Luis Castillo has an ERA of 1.76 since June 4th. He now holds a much more palatable 4.39 mark on the year. He was completely thrown by the waist side through the first two months of the year, and rightfully so. But Castillo has bounced back in a big way and appears to be must start once again.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	James Kaprielian	OAK	SP/RP	–
2	Chris Flexen	SEA	SP/RP	–
3	Logan Gilbert	SEA	SP	–
4	Patrick Sandoval	LAA	SP	–
5	Kwang Hyun Kim	STL	SP	+4
6	Cole Irvin	OAK	SP/RP	-1
7	Wily Peralta	DET	SP/RP	Unranked
8	Ryan Yarbrough	TB	SP/RP	-2
9	Jake Odorizzi	HOU	SP	Unranked
10	Tarik Skubal	DET	SP	-3

Off the list: Kolby Allard, Drew Smyly

Wily Peralta has been quite the sensation since joining the Tigers’ rotation. The veteran has put up a 2.19 ERA since joining the rotation including three straight starts of allowing an earned run or fewer.

Strikeouts (K)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Gerrit Cole	NYY	SP	+1
2	Zack Wheeler	PHI	SP	+1
3	Max Scherzer	WSH	SP	+1
4	Jacob deGrom	NYM	SP	-3
5	Corbin Burnes	MIL	SP/RP	+1
6	Lucas Giolito	CWS	SP	-1
7	Freddy Peralta	MIL	SP/RP	+1
8	Yu Darvish	SD	SP	-1
9	Brandon Woodruff	MIL	SP	–
10	Carlos Rodón	CWS	SP	+1
11	Kevin Gausman	SF	SP	+1
12	Robbie Ray	TOR	SP	+1
13	Aaron Nola	PHI	SP	-3
14	Joe Musgrove	SD	SP	–
15	Lance Lynn	CWS	SP	–
16	Trevor Rogers	MIA	SP	–
17	Tyler Mahle	CIN	SP	+1
18	Julio Urías	LAD	SP/RP	+2
19	Chris Bassitt	OAK	SP	+2
20	Clayton Kershaw	LAD	SP	-3
21	Blake Snell	SD	SP	-2
22	José Berríos	MIN	SP	–
23	Charlie Morton	ATL	SP	–
24	Walker Buehler	LAD	SP	–
25	Germán Márquez	COL	SP	–

Off the list: None

There were some questions surrounding Gerrit Cole once the crackdown on foreign substances started, but Cole has silenced them. The expensive right-hander has punched out 23 batters over his last two games (15 innings) and is now has an 11.85 K/9. He is still very much elite.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Tarik Skubal	DET	SP	–
2	Andrew Heaney	LAA	SP	–
3	Logan Gilbert	SEA	SP	–
4	James Kaprielian	OAK	SP/RP	–
5	Dane Dunning	TEX	SP	–
6	Patrick Sandoval	LAA	SP	–
7	Shane McClanahan	TB	SP/RP	–
8	Eduardo Rodriguez	BOS	SP	–
9	Nick Pivetta	BOS	SP/RP	+1
10	Jordan Montgomery	NYY	SP	Unranked

Off the list: Caleb Smith

Logan Gilbert has been making a strong case for AL Rookie of the Year. Gilbert owns a sparkling 3.17 ERA and nearly 10 K/9 on the year. His innings will be monitored as the season rolls on, but he needs to be owned across all formats for the foreseeable future.

Saves (SV)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Liam Hendriks	CWS	RP	–
2	Mark Melancon	SD	RP	–
3	Kenley Jansen	LAD	RP	–
4	Josh Hader	MIL	RP	–
5	Craig Kimbrel	CHC	RP	–
6	Alex Reyes	STL	RP	–
7	Aroldis Chapman	NYY	RP	–
8	Brad Hand	WSH	RP	–
9	Edwin Díaz	NYM	RP	–
10	Matt Barnes	BOS	RP	–
11	Ryan Pressly	HOU	RP	–
12	Will Smith	ATL	RP	–
13	Raisel Iglesias	LAA	RP	–
14	Ian Kennedy	TEX	RP	–
15	Jake McGee	SF	SP	–
16	Lou Trivino	OAK	RP	+1
17	Diego Castillo	TB	SP/RP	-1
18	James Karinchak	CLE	RP	–
19	Yimi García	MIA	RP	–
20	Daniel Bard	COL	RP	+3
21	Richard Rodríguez	PIT	RP	+1
22	Kendall Graveman	SEA	RP	-1
23	Paul Sewald	SEA	RP	Unranked
24	Emmanuel Clase	CLE	RP	-4
25	Heath Hembree	CIN	RP	-1

Off the list: Taylor Rogers

Raisel Iglesias has quietly been one of the best closers in baseball this year. The veteran stopper has enjoyed an excellent first year in Los Angeles striking out 13.83 K/9 and has converted 19 saves in 22 chances.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-Team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Daniel Bard	COL	RP	+1
2	Kendall Graveman	SEA	RP	-1
3	Paul Sewald	SEA	RP	Unranked
4	Heath Hembree	CIN	RP	-1
5	Taylor Rogers	MIN	RP	-1
6	Ranger Suárez	PHI	RP	+2
7	Jordan Romano	TOR	RP	-2
8	Joakim Soria	ARZ	RP	-2
9	Gregory Soto	DET	RP	-2
10	Tyler Rogers	SF	RP	-1

Off the list: José Cisnero

The save opportunities may be few and far between, but Joakim Soria appears to be the primary option for the category on the Diamondbacks. The veteran reliever has converted four of his five save chances and is clinging to some fantasy appeal in this role.

WHIP (Walks+Hits/Innings Pitched)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Brandon Woodruff	MIL	SP	+1
2	Gerrit Cole	NYY	SP	+1
3	Max Scherzer	WSH	SP	+1
4	Jacob deGrom	NYM	SP	-3
5	Walker Buehler	LAD	SP	–
6	Kevin Gausman	SF	SP	–
7	Zack Wheeler	PHI	SP	+2
8	Corbin Burnes	MIL	SP/RP	+3
9	Yu Darvish	SD	SP	-1
10	Lance Lynn	CWS	SP	+3
11	Clayton Kershaw	LAD	SP	-4
12	Freddy Peralta	MIL	SP/RP	–
13	Joe Musgrove	SD	SP	-3
14	Carlos Rodón	CWS	SP	–
15	Julio Urías	LAD	SP/RP	–
16	Chris Bassitt	OAK	SP	–
17	Lucas Giolito	CWS	SP	–
18	Trevor Rogers	MIA	SP	–
19	Taijuan Walker	NYM	SP	–
20	José Berríos	MIN	SP	–
21	Kyle Hendricks	CHC	SP	+3
22	Aaron Nola	PHI	SP	-1
23	Zack Greinke	HOU	SP	-1
24	Marcus Stroman	NYM	SP	-1
25	Robbie Ray	TOR	SP	Unranked

Off the list: Pablo López (injury)

Robbie Ray may go down as the waiver wire pick-up of the year. The lefty has a 2.93 ERA and, surprisingly, a 1.04 WHIP. Ray has struggled with control his entire career but he seems to have tackled those issues and is looking like a fantasy ace right now.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Logan Gilbert	SEA	SP	–
2	James Kaprielian	OAK	SP	–
3	Chris Flexen	SEA	SP/RP	+2
4	Ryan Yarbrough	TB	SP/RP	-1
5	Jake Odorizzi	HOU	SP	-1
6	JT Brubaker	PIT	SP	–
7	Cole Irvin	OAK	SP/RP	–
8	Kolby Allard	TEX	SP	–
9	Wily Peralta	DET	SP/RP	Unranked
10	Ross Stripling	TOR	SP/RP	-1

Off the list: Patrick Sandoval

If Cole Irvin has been anything he has been consistent this year for the Athletics, especially when it comes to limiting baserunners. Irvin owns a 1.18 WHIP on the season and a 0.92 mark over his last four outings.

Quality Starts (QS)

Top 25

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Gerrit Cole	NYY	SP	–
2	Walker Buehler	LAD	SP	+2
3	Brandon Woodruff	MIL	SP	–
4	Kevin Gausman	SF	SP	+3
5	Max Scherzer	WSH	SP	–
6	Jacob deGrom	NYM	SP	-4
7	Zack Wheeler	PHI	SP	+2
8	Lance Lynn	CWS	SP	+2
9	Yu Darvish	SD	SP	-1
10	Clayton Kershaw	LAD	SP	-4
11	Sandy Alcantara	MIA	SP	+2
12	Corbin Burnes	MIL	SP/RP	–
13	Zack Greinke	HOU	SP	-2
14	Chris Bassitt	OAK	SP	–
15	Lucas Giolito	CWS	SP	–
16	Kyle Hendricks	CHC	SP	+2
17	Kyle Gibson	TEX	SP/RP	–
18	Aaron Nola	PHI	SP	-2
19	Germán Márquez	COL	SP	+1
20	Freddy Peralta	MIL	SP/RP	+1
21	Yusei Kikuchi	SEA	SP	-2
22	Robbie Ray	TOR	SP	Unranked
23	Trevor Rogers	MIA	SP	-1
24	Luis Castillo	CIN	SP	Unranked
25	Anthony DeSclafani	SF	SP	Unranked

Off the list: Pablo López (injury), Framber Valdez, Marcus Stroman

With five quality starts in his last six turns, Chris Bassitt now finds himself towards the top of the league leaders in the category. Bassitt has been a real innings-eater as well, completing at least six innings in 14 starts.

Deep League Top 10 (>12-team leagues/65% owned or less)

Rank	Name	Team	Position	Change
1	Chris Flexen	SEA	SP/RP	–
2	James Kaprielian	OAK	SP/RP	–
3	Cole Irvin	OAK	SP/RP	–
4	Eduardo Rodriguez	BOS	SP	+4
5	Jameson Taillon	NYY	SP	+5
6	Vladimir Gutierrez	CIN	SP	-1
7	Drew Smyly	ATL	SP	-3
8	Tarik Skubal	DET	SP	-1
9	Patrick Corbin	WSH	SP	-3
10	Jon Gray	COL	SP	Unranked

Off the list: Ryan Yarbrough

Jon Gray now has four straight quality starts, as well as a 10-strikeout performance prior to that across five innings. Overall, Gray has been effective this year when healthy. The righty has a QS in nine of his 17 outings.

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