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Shohei Ohtani SP,DH - LAD | Corbin Burnes SP - ARI |
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| Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani adding a cutter was "a big step" in his third bullpen session. Ari Koslow Sun, Feb 23rd | Corbin Burnes was electric in his Diamondbacks’ Cactus League debut Friday, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect inning against the Rockies. Bruno Mulé Fri, Feb 21st |
| Shohei Ohtani threw his third bullpen session at Dodgers camp on Saturday. Ari Koslow Sat, Feb 22nd | |
| Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will play in Cactus League games as a DH by the end of next week. Ari Koslow Sat, Feb 22nd | |
| Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will take live at-bats on Friday. Ari Koslow Fri, Feb 21st | |
| Shohei Ohtani said his plan on Thursday is to implement the windup when he’s pitching in games this season. Ari Koslow Thu, Feb 20th | |
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| Shohei Ohtani silenced any skeptics questioning his value after he was ruled out as a pitcher for 2024. The 30-year-old phenom delivered an unforgettable season, making a strong case as the top fantasy asset for managers who used him in their UTIL slot. Ohtani introduced the unprecedented 50/50 club, racking up 134 runs scored, 130 RBIs, and an extraordinary slash line of .311/.391/1.039. His .336 ISO and 9.1 WAR further highlighted his dominance. As a key piece of the Dodgers' lineup, he played a pivotal role in their championship run, earning his first World Series title. Expected to resume pitching in 2025, Ohtani offers an added bonus to his already unmatched fantasy value. Drafting him at 1.1 is a no-brainer, as his upside is unparalleled barring any unexpected injury. Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros | Corbin Burnes started 32 games for the Orioles in 2024, throwing 194 1/3 innings while striking out 181 batters. He had a shiny 2.92 ERA and 1.10 WHIP and signed a six-year contract with the Diamondbacks in the offseason. Now entering his age-30 season, there are a couple of red flags regarding the righty going forward. The biggest one is his K%, which continued its decline for the fifth year in a row. Last year's 23.1 strikeout rate moved him directly into the 50th percentile of pitchers, which is a tough pill to swallow for many fantasy managers. The good news is that his other underlying metrics remain strong, though his ERA will probably land closer to 3.4 than the 2.9 we enjoyed in 2024. Overall, Burnes is still an ace, albeit not at the same level he once was. Kelly Kirby - FantasyPros |