Fantasy baseball managers face tough draft decisions as injured stars like Gerrit Cole and Zack Wheeler see their ADP plummet. Can you afford to stash a top-tier ace hoping for a midseason payoff? Matthew Ahne weighs the risks and rewards, breaking down recovery timelines, medical histories, and statistical upside for elite pitchers including Shane Bieber, Justin Steele, Corbin Burns, Carlos Rodón, Jared Jones, and Hunter Greene.

Key topics highlight strategic approaches to IL stashes, the impact of elbow injuries, and when to target Yankees’ Cole or Phillies’ Wheeler for maximum roster value. Insights into Orioles’ Jordan Westberg’s UCL dilemma and tips for timing your picks based on projected return dates make this essential listening for every fantasy baseball fanatic. Will you roll the dice on comeback candidates or play it safe as opening day approaches?

00:00 Zach Wheeler's Comeback Spotlight

06:25 "Cole's Upside and Value Debated"

08:17 MLB The Show 26 Promo

12:30 "Weighing Options: Bieber & Steele"

16:34 "Draft, Stash, and Drop Strategy"

19:32 "Sports as Trading Markets"

20:48 "College Hoops Betting Action"

24:55 Pitching Updates: Jones & Greene

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