Tanner Rainey is trying to lock down the closer role for the Washington Nationals.

The Wire Troll: Tanner Rainey Reining in Nats Closer Gig

Yes, his command has been spotty, but at least he’s delivering positive value and you know he’s capable of racking up the Ks when he’s on (26 per cent K rate since the start of 2021, putting him in the 82nd percentile). Quintana’s flyball rate is down a smidge, but that’s been negated by getting hit harder, so this is definitely a wild card. But if you need pitching help in an NL-only league, he could be worth a flier because of his strikeout potential.

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Chris Paddack hopes to get back on track with the Minnesota Twins.

The Wire Troll: Chris Paddack Aims to Turn Things Around on Twins

Sanmartin showed enough promise in his brief taste of the bigs last year that he’s now the No. 2 man in the Reds rotation. The southpaw went undefeated in two very impressive starts last season, making him another serious sleeper worthy of grabbing early to see how things play out. Yes, Sanmartin had a rough debut Friday, but we expect much better from him going forward.

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Obi Toppin is proving to be more than just a dunker for the New York Knicks.

The Wire Troll: Obi Toppin Taking Advantage of his Chance

Yes, Howard’s PT is very inconsistent, but this game proved that he can still be useful when given the chance. His work on the defensive glass hasn’t been good lately and his bucket count is down this season, but if you had him active this week, you got your money’s worth with a vintage performance. Remember what kind of post moves Howard had when he came out of high school? Every now and then, he reminds us.

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