DVR and Al consider Zack Littell’s fantasy value in light of Shane McClanahan’s trip to the IL, Tyler Wells’ recent demotion, the returns of Brandon Woodruff and Brendan Rodgers and Randal Grichuk’s appeal for 12-team leagues. They also discuss an intriguing group of streamable pitchers and the recent changes in the Mariners’, White Sox’s, Royals’, Mets’ and Cardinals’ bullpens in the aftermath of the trade deadline.

Rundown
0:42 The biggest news of the week
15:47 Hitters of note
27:49 Pitchers of note
33:18 Curtis Mead promotion
37:41 More pitchers of note
41:08 Streamers and two-start pitchers
52:35 Closer corner

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