Bruce Moves to Cleveland, Top Prospects - 8/11/17




MLB.com Fantasy Baseball 411 show

Summary: Where does Jay Bruce fit into the Indians' outfield? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and fantasy expert Fred Zinkie discuss if Bruce can continue his power-hitting ways at Progressive Field and if he will stay in the lineup when others return from the disabled list. (:15) Should Mets prospect Dominic Smith or Phillies prospect Rhys Hoskins be added to your lineup over some struggling veteran first basemen? (2:00) Other prospects discussed that were promoted include Amed Rosario, Ozzie Albies (12:22), Brandon Woodruff and Reynaldo Lopez (27:10). Joey Gallo is crushing home runs this season but hitting for a low average. How should he be handled when trying to balance production? (20:30) Trying to find an ace pitcher without paying an ace price? Leach and Zinkie breakdown Luis Severino, James Paxton and Zack Godley as inexpensive options. (29:06) They also give the latest updates on the closing situations in Atlanta, Minnesota, Oakland and Washington. (32:50)