Welcome to RotoBaller's Fantasy Baseball Players to Watch for the Week Aheadseries for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of April 14 - April 20. In this article, I'll look at players like Spencer Strider, Alex Verdugo, Jason Adam, and others.Here at RotoBaller, we like to take a look around and discuss players who might be under-owned in redraft leagues, potential DFS candidates, players returning from injury, or some names that are just flat-out hot.Looking ahead to this week's action, we've ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 46% of LeaguesANALYSIS: This past Monday, Jason Adam picked up his third save of the season after closer Pete Fairbanks was unavailable due to a cut on his finger. Adams' prior two came with Pete Fairbanks on the IL. So it seemed Adams' only chance for saves would be when Fairbanks is unavailable. Then on Wednesday, Fairbanks was used in a high-leverage non-save situation, opening the door for other relievers on Tampa Bay to garner save chances. ...

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to our mid-weekfantasy baseball waiver wire rankings listforWeek 5 -- April 22 through April 28 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. We have seen top prospects such as Heston Kjerstad,Pete Crow-Armstrong,Matt Mervis, Addison Barger, and Hunter Goodman recently called up to the Show. Other top prospects, such as Paul Skenes,Christian Scott,Kyle Manzardo,Tyler Black, James Wood, and Joey Loperfido, patiently ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 34% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays' reliever Jason Adam is having a pretty good season. He recently pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the New York Yankees, pitching in the closer role in a tied game, allowing his team to win the game in the 10th inning. With Rays' closer Pete Fairbanks struggling this season, and now being placed on the 15-day IL with a nerve related issue, its expected that Adam will become the new Rays closer.This ...

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 5 (April 22 - April 28) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile up as Triston Casas, Francisco Alvarez, and A.J. Puk were placed on the injured list. Reinforcements are on the way as Jhoan Duran and TJ Friedl are set to begin rehab assignments. Prospects are starting to get the call to the show as Andy Pages, Jonatan Clase, and Landon Knack were recently promoted to the big leagues. After a rough ...

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 271CURRENT ADP: ~306 overallANALYSIS: Pete Fairbanks will open the year as Tampa's primary closer, but Adam should remain fantasy-relevant in leagues that count holds as a high-leverage, late-inning relieverAdam has proven to be a valuable commodity for the Tampa Bay Rays. The 32-year-old righty had four wins, 12 saves, a 2.98 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP with 69 strikeouts in 54 1/3 innings. Adam took over the closer seat for the injuredFairbankslast year, earning 11 ...

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam had a tough outing on Thursday, allowing two runs and taking a blown save in a 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Adam was called in as the set-up man in this one, working the eighth inning and handing it off the Pete Fairbanks. Alas, both men failed at their tasks in this one. It appears as though Adam is falling out of favor with Fairbanks back in the mix, as the latter has all three save opportunities since his return. If that continues, Adam's ...

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jason Adam recorded his ninth save of the season on Monday when his club defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1. He threw one inning of work, allowing no baserunners and striking out a pair. Adam's sporting an impressive 2.84 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 32.1% strikeout rate over 25.1 innings after his latest outing. With closer Pete Fairbanks (hip) on the shelf for the time being, the 31-year-old should continue seeing the majority of save opportunities, making him a relevant ...

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam worked two scoreless frames to pick up his seventh save of the season in an 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Adam allowed only a walk and struck out four in a dominant effort. Notably, Pete Fairbanks was unavailable in this one after his hip locked up while he was warming up. If the issue persists, Adam will likely see the bulk of Tampa Bay's save opportunities. He should already be rostered in any leagues where saves matter, but if he isn't, now...

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam picked up his fourth save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Orioles. Adam came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He struck the first two hitters out, allowed a single, and got the final out on a third strikeout. Adam has taken over as the team's primary closer with Pete Fairbanks (forearm) on the injured list with right forearm inflammation. Adam was expected to see save opportunities even with Fairbanks healthy and has ...