Ben Rosener
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Fantasy baseball writer. Also write columns for Pitcher List and FantasyPros. Tigers fan. he/him
Fantasy baseball writer. Also write columns for Pitcher List and FantasyPros. Tigers fan. he/him
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Ben Rosener
@benrosener.bsky.social
· Nov 13
About - Ben Rosener's Fantasy Baseball Help Substack
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✅11 FYPD Players of Note
✅16 Deep League Dynasty Waivers/Trade Targets (16+ teams)
📈11 Deep Dynasty Trade Targets (14+ teams)
📈14 Underrated Dynasty Trade Targets
👀Seven Potential Impact Players to Add via an IL spot
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✅16 Deep League Dynasty Waivers/Trade Targets (16+ teams)
📈11 Deep Dynasty Trade Targets (14+ teams)
📈14 Underrated Dynasty Trade Targets
👀Seven Potential Impact Players to Add via an IL spot
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10 Fantasy Baseball Lists For 2026
A resource to help you win your leagues. Start Your 2026 prep now with draft insights, FYPD targets and dynasty trade targets (for both MLB players and prospects). And a bunch more!
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January 2, 2026 at 1:08 AM
✅11 FYPD Players of Note
✅16 Deep League Dynasty Waivers/Trade Targets (16+ teams)
📈11 Deep Dynasty Trade Targets (14+ teams)
📈14 Underrated Dynasty Trade Targets
👀Seven Potential Impact Players to Add via an IL spot
open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
✅16 Deep League Dynasty Waivers/Trade Targets (16+ teams)
📈11 Deep Dynasty Trade Targets (14+ teams)
📈14 Underrated Dynasty Trade Targets
👀Seven Potential Impact Players to Add via an IL spot
open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
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New dynasty #FantasyBaseball Top 700 rankings (with trade values for each player) are here!
Included as well in this week's column, a look at why it's probably ideal fantasy-wise if #Astros don't trade Isaac Paredes
Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term fantasy ceiling w/ the #Rays
#Tigers
Included as well in this week's column, a look at why it's probably ideal fantasy-wise if #Astros don't trade Isaac Paredes
Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term fantasy ceiling w/ the #Rays
#Tigers
Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Top 700 Rankings and Trade Value Chart Version 2.50
Why dynasty managers with Isaac Paredes on their roster should be hoping Houston doesn't trade him. Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term upside with the Rays.
open.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
New dynasty #FantasyBaseball Top 700 rankings (with trade values for each player) are here!
Included as well in this week's column, a look at why it's probably ideal fantasy-wise if #Astros don't trade Isaac Paredes
Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term fantasy ceiling w/ the #Rays
#Tigers
Included as well in this week's column, a look at why it's probably ideal fantasy-wise if #Astros don't trade Isaac Paredes
Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term fantasy ceiling w/ the #Rays
#Tigers
Reposted by Ben Rosener
3 Players to Trade Away In Dynasty
They include:
✅One of the league’s best fantasy infielders from 2025.
✅A bounce-back SP who pitched like an ace when he was on the mound.
✅And a veteran SP who posted strong pitcher wins and quality starts totals open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
They include:
✅One of the league’s best fantasy infielders from 2025.
✅A bounce-back SP who pitched like an ace when he was on the mound.
✅And a veteran SP who posted strong pitcher wins and quality starts totals open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
3 Players to Trade Away In Dynasty
You should probably consider trading away these three players in dynasty leagues. Though only for the right return.
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
3 Players to Trade Away In Dynasty
They include:
✅One of the league’s best fantasy infielders from 2025.
✅A bounce-back SP who pitched like an ace when he was on the mound.
✅And a veteran SP who posted strong pitcher wins and quality starts totals open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
They include:
✅One of the league’s best fantasy infielders from 2025.
✅A bounce-back SP who pitched like an ace when he was on the mound.
✅And a veteran SP who posted strong pitcher wins and quality starts totals open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
January 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Reposted by Ben Rosener
The Colorado Rockies have their first big league free agent of the offseason:
RHP Michael Lorenzen for one-year, $8 million
#Rockies also hold a $9 million option for 2027, according to @JeffPassan.
Lorenzen had a 4.64 ERA in 27 games (26 starts) with Kansas City last year.
RHP Michael Lorenzen for one-year, $8 million
#Rockies also hold a $9 million option for 2027, according to @JeffPassan.
Lorenzen had a 4.64 ERA in 27 games (26 starts) with Kansas City last year.
January 8, 2026 at 2:58 AM
The Colorado Rockies have their first big league free agent of the offseason:
RHP Michael Lorenzen for one-year, $8 million
#Rockies also hold a $9 million option for 2027, according to @JeffPassan.
Lorenzen had a 4.64 ERA in 27 games (26 starts) with Kansas City last year.
RHP Michael Lorenzen for one-year, $8 million
#Rockies also hold a $9 million option for 2027, according to @JeffPassan.
Lorenzen had a 4.64 ERA in 27 games (26 starts) with Kansas City last year.
Reposted by Ben Rosener
Per a source, the Red Sox are finalizing deals for all four of their arg eligible players today: Tanner Houck, Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez and Johan Oviedo. They expect to reach deals with all four by the end of the day, avoiding arb hearings.
January 8, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Per a source, the Red Sox are finalizing deals for all four of their arg eligible players today: Tanner Houck, Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez and Johan Oviedo. They expect to reach deals with all four by the end of the day, avoiding arb hearings.
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CJ Abrams and the Nationals have agreed at $4.2 million to avoid arbitration, per source.
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
CJ Abrams and the Nationals have agreed at $4.2 million to avoid arbitration, per source.
Reposted by Ben Rosener
Tigers avoid arbitration with Zach McKinstry, $4.2 million
January 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Tigers avoid arbitration with Zach McKinstry, $4.2 million
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Edward Cabrera from May 4 onward:
119 IP
2.95 ERA
3.53 FIP
During that span among SP with 110 or more IP, Cabrera ranked in the top 15 in the league in K%, ERA & FIP.
The only other SP to rank in the top 15 in all three:
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Hunter Brown
119 IP
2.95 ERA
3.53 FIP
During that span among SP with 110 or more IP, Cabrera ranked in the top 15 in the league in K%, ERA & FIP.
The only other SP to rank in the top 15 in all three:
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Hunter Brown
Per multiple sources, Cubs are sending prospects Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon to the Marlins in exchange for Cabrera.
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Edward Cabrera from May 4 onward:
119 IP
2.95 ERA
3.53 FIP
During that span among SP with 110 or more IP, Cabrera ranked in the top 15 in the league in K%, ERA & FIP.
The only other SP to rank in the top 15 in all three:
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Hunter Brown
119 IP
2.95 ERA
3.53 FIP
During that span among SP with 110 or more IP, Cabrera ranked in the top 15 in the league in K%, ERA & FIP.
The only other SP to rank in the top 15 in all three:
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Hunter Brown
3 Players to Trade Away In Dynasty
They include:
✅One of the league’s best fantasy infielders from 2025.
✅A bounce-back SP who pitched like an ace when he was on the mound.
✅And a veteran SP who posted strong pitcher wins and quality starts totals open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
They include:
✅One of the league’s best fantasy infielders from 2025.
✅A bounce-back SP who pitched like an ace when he was on the mound.
✅And a veteran SP who posted strong pitcher wins and quality starts totals open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
3 Players to Trade Away In Dynasty
You should probably consider trading away these three players in dynasty leagues. Though only for the right return.
open.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 AM
3 Players to Trade Away In Dynasty
They include:
✅One of the league’s best fantasy infielders from 2025.
✅A bounce-back SP who pitched like an ace when he was on the mound.
✅And a veteran SP who posted strong pitcher wins and quality starts totals open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
They include:
✅One of the league’s best fantasy infielders from 2025.
✅A bounce-back SP who pitched like an ace when he was on the mound.
✅And a veteran SP who posted strong pitcher wins and quality starts totals open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
Edward Cabrera from May 4 onward:
119 IP
2.95 ERA
3.53 FIP
During that span among SP with 110 or more IP, Cabrera ranked in the top 15 in the league in K%, ERA & FIP.
The only other SP to rank in the top 15 in all three:
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Hunter Brown
119 IP
2.95 ERA
3.53 FIP
During that span among SP with 110 or more IP, Cabrera ranked in the top 15 in the league in K%, ERA & FIP.
The only other SP to rank in the top 15 in all three:
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Hunter Brown
Per multiple sources, Cubs are sending prospects Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon to the Marlins in exchange for Cabrera.
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Edward Cabrera from May 4 onward:
119 IP
2.95 ERA
3.53 FIP
During that span among SP with 110 or more IP, Cabrera ranked in the top 15 in the league in K%, ERA & FIP.
The only other SP to rank in the top 15 in all three:
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Hunter Brown
119 IP
2.95 ERA
3.53 FIP
During that span among SP with 110 or more IP, Cabrera ranked in the top 15 in the league in K%, ERA & FIP.
The only other SP to rank in the top 15 in all three:
Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Hunter Brown
Reposted by Ben Rosener
Per multiple sources, Cubs are sending prospects Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon to the Marlins in exchange for Cabrera.
January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Per multiple sources, Cubs are sending prospects Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon to the Marlins in exchange for Cabrera.
Reposted by Ben Rosener
Multiple sources tell @feinsand.bsky.social, myself and Christina DeNicola that the Marlins and Cubs are finalizing a deal that would send Edward Cabrera to Chicago.
@michael-cerami.bsky.social was first on the deal coming together.
@michael-cerami.bsky.social was first on the deal coming together.
January 7, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Multiple sources tell @feinsand.bsky.social, myself and Christina DeNicola that the Marlins and Cubs are finalizing a deal that would send Edward Cabrera to Chicago.
@michael-cerami.bsky.social was first on the deal coming together.
@michael-cerami.bsky.social was first on the deal coming together.
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Highest whiff rate on single pitch type, SP in 2025 (min 175 swings vs pitch):
Logan Gilbert, split: 50.4%
Spencer Strider, slider: 48.3%
Hunter Greene, slider: 46.9%
Tarik Skubal, changeup: 46.8%
Edward Cabrera, curve: 45.2%
Logan Gilbert, split: 50.4%
Spencer Strider, slider: 48.3%
Hunter Greene, slider: 46.9%
Tarik Skubal, changeup: 46.8%
Edward Cabrera, curve: 45.2%
January 7, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Highest whiff rate on single pitch type, SP in 2025 (min 175 swings vs pitch):
Logan Gilbert, split: 50.4%
Spencer Strider, slider: 48.3%
Hunter Greene, slider: 46.9%
Tarik Skubal, changeup: 46.8%
Edward Cabrera, curve: 45.2%
Logan Gilbert, split: 50.4%
Spencer Strider, slider: 48.3%
Hunter Greene, slider: 46.9%
Tarik Skubal, changeup: 46.8%
Edward Cabrera, curve: 45.2%
New dynasty #FantasyBaseball Top 700 rankings (with trade values for each player) are here!
Included as well in this week's column, a look at why it's probably ideal fantasy-wise if #Astros don't trade Isaac Paredes
Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term fantasy ceiling w/ the #Rays
#Tigers
Included as well in this week's column, a look at why it's probably ideal fantasy-wise if #Astros don't trade Isaac Paredes
Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term fantasy ceiling w/ the #Rays
#Tigers
Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Top 700 Rankings and Trade Value Chart Version 2.50
Why dynasty managers with Isaac Paredes on their roster should be hoping Houston doesn't trade him. Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term upside with the Rays.
open.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
New dynasty #FantasyBaseball Top 700 rankings (with trade values for each player) are here!
Included as well in this week's column, a look at why it's probably ideal fantasy-wise if #Astros don't trade Isaac Paredes
Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term fantasy ceiling w/ the #Rays
#Tigers
Included as well in this week's column, a look at why it's probably ideal fantasy-wise if #Astros don't trade Isaac Paredes
Plus more on Justyn-Henry Malloy's long-term fantasy ceiling w/ the #Rays
#Tigers
Reposted by Ben Rosener
Justin Verlander had a 2.60 ERA and a 3.36 FIP in 72.2 IP from July 23 onwards last season.
Starting pitchers with a higher FIP during that span:
Tarik Skubal
Tyler Glasnow
Garrett Crochet
Carlos Rodon
Logan Gilbert
Framber Valdez
Starting pitchers with a higher FIP during that span:
Tarik Skubal
Tyler Glasnow
Garrett Crochet
Carlos Rodon
Logan Gilbert
Framber Valdez
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Justin Verlander had a 2.60 ERA and a 3.36 FIP in 72.2 IP from July 23 onwards last season.
Starting pitchers with a higher FIP during that span:
Tarik Skubal
Tyler Glasnow
Garrett Crochet
Carlos Rodon
Logan Gilbert
Framber Valdez
Starting pitchers with a higher FIP during that span:
Tarik Skubal
Tyler Glasnow
Garrett Crochet
Carlos Rodon
Logan Gilbert
Framber Valdez
Reposted by Ben Rosener
Also:
Josh Bell in 2025
533 PA, 22 HR, .358 xwOBA, .261 xBA, 12.0 barrel%, 26.8 chase%, 23.6 whiff%, 16.5 K%, 10.7 BB%
Freddie Freeman in 2025
627 PA, 24 HR, .349 xwOBA, .271 xBA, 10.4 barrel%, 28.4 chase%, 27.3 whiff%, 20.4 K%, 9.6 BB%
More words on Josh Bell's fantasy upside in 2026 ⬇️
Josh Bell in 2025
533 PA, 22 HR, .358 xwOBA, .261 xBA, 12.0 barrel%, 26.8 chase%, 23.6 whiff%, 16.5 K%, 10.7 BB%
Freddie Freeman in 2025
627 PA, 24 HR, .349 xwOBA, .271 xBA, 10.4 barrel%, 28.4 chase%, 27.3 whiff%, 20.4 K%, 9.6 BB%
More words on Josh Bell's fantasy upside in 2026 ⬇️
January 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Also:
Josh Bell in 2025
533 PA, 22 HR, .358 xwOBA, .261 xBA, 12.0 barrel%, 26.8 chase%, 23.6 whiff%, 16.5 K%, 10.7 BB%
Freddie Freeman in 2025
627 PA, 24 HR, .349 xwOBA, .271 xBA, 10.4 barrel%, 28.4 chase%, 27.3 whiff%, 20.4 K%, 9.6 BB%
More words on Josh Bell's fantasy upside in 2026 ⬇️
Josh Bell in 2025
533 PA, 22 HR, .358 xwOBA, .261 xBA, 12.0 barrel%, 26.8 chase%, 23.6 whiff%, 16.5 K%, 10.7 BB%
Freddie Freeman in 2025
627 PA, 24 HR, .349 xwOBA, .271 xBA, 10.4 barrel%, 28.4 chase%, 27.3 whiff%, 20.4 K%, 9.6 BB%
More words on Josh Bell's fantasy upside in 2026 ⬇️
Justin Verlander had a 2.60 ERA and a 3.36 FIP in 72.2 IP from July 23 onwards last season.
Starting pitchers with a higher FIP during that span:
Tarik Skubal
Tyler Glasnow
Garrett Crochet
Carlos Rodon
Logan Gilbert
Framber Valdez
Starting pitchers with a higher FIP during that span:
Tarik Skubal
Tyler Glasnow
Garrett Crochet
Carlos Rodon
Logan Gilbert
Framber Valdez
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Justin Verlander had a 2.60 ERA and a 3.36 FIP in 72.2 IP from July 23 onwards last season.
Starting pitchers with a higher FIP during that span:
Tarik Skubal
Tyler Glasnow
Garrett Crochet
Carlos Rodon
Logan Gilbert
Framber Valdez
Starting pitchers with a higher FIP during that span:
Tarik Skubal
Tyler Glasnow
Garrett Crochet
Carlos Rodon
Logan Gilbert
Framber Valdez
Reposted by Ben Rosener
If you're looking for new #fantasybaseball accounts to follow in 2026, I made this starter pack a while back
go.bsky.app/P2DtY6J
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January 2, 2026 at 1:13 AM
If you're looking for new #fantasybaseball accounts to follow in 2026, I made this starter pack a while back
go.bsky.app/P2DtY6J
go.bsky.app/P2DtY6J
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Included, amongst many other topics in this column:
Why now might be the time to consider trade offers for Cade Smith in dynasty leagues.
Intriguing saves+holds league RPs for 2026
13 underrated dynasty trade targets
10 regression candidates I wouldn't draft at their ADPs
And a bunch more! 👇
Why now might be the time to consider trade offers for Cade Smith in dynasty leagues.
Intriguing saves+holds league RPs for 2026
13 underrated dynasty trade targets
10 regression candidates I wouldn't draft at their ADPs
And a bunch more! 👇
10 Fantasy Baseball Lists For 2026
A resource to help you win your leagues. Start Your 2026 prep now with draft insights, FYPD targets and dynasty trade targets (for both MLB players and prospects). And a bunch more!
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Included, amongst many other topics in this column:
Why now might be the time to consider trade offers for Cade Smith in dynasty leagues.
Intriguing saves+holds league RPs for 2026
13 underrated dynasty trade targets
10 regression candidates I wouldn't draft at their ADPs
And a bunch more! 👇
Why now might be the time to consider trade offers for Cade Smith in dynasty leagues.
Intriguing saves+holds league RPs for 2026
13 underrated dynasty trade targets
10 regression candidates I wouldn't draft at their ADPs
And a bunch more! 👇
Reposted by Ben Rosener
With #fantasybaseball draft season approaching, I wrote about this draft strategy a year ago.
Still think it's the type of strategy that'll win you your leagues open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
Still think it's the type of strategy that'll win you your leagues open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
The Draft Strategy That Will Win You Your League
Don't draft as many pitchers early on.
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
With #fantasybaseball draft season approaching, I wrote about this draft strategy a year ago.
Still think it's the type of strategy that'll win you your leagues open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
Still think it's the type of strategy that'll win you your leagues open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
With #fantasybaseball draft season approaching, I wrote about this draft strategy a year ago.
Still think it's the type of strategy that'll win you your leagues open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
Still think it's the type of strategy that'll win you your leagues open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
The Draft Strategy That Will Win You Your League
Don't draft as many pitchers early on.
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
With #fantasybaseball draft season approaching, I wrote about this draft strategy a year ago.
Still think it's the type of strategy that'll win you your leagues open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
Still think it's the type of strategy that'll win you your leagues open.substack.com/pub/benrosen...
Included, amongst many other topics in this column:
Why now might be the time to consider trade offers for Cade Smith in dynasty leagues.
Intriguing saves+holds league RPs for 2026
13 underrated dynasty trade targets
10 regression candidates I wouldn't draft at their ADPs
And a bunch more! 👇
Why now might be the time to consider trade offers for Cade Smith in dynasty leagues.
Intriguing saves+holds league RPs for 2026
13 underrated dynasty trade targets
10 regression candidates I wouldn't draft at their ADPs
And a bunch more! 👇
10 Fantasy Baseball Lists For 2026
A resource to help you win your leagues. Start Your 2026 prep now with draft insights, FYPD targets and dynasty trade targets (for both MLB players and prospects). And a bunch more!
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Included, amongst many other topics in this column:
Why now might be the time to consider trade offers for Cade Smith in dynasty leagues.
Intriguing saves+holds league RPs for 2026
13 underrated dynasty trade targets
10 regression candidates I wouldn't draft at their ADPs
And a bunch more! 👇
Why now might be the time to consider trade offers for Cade Smith in dynasty leagues.
Intriguing saves+holds league RPs for 2026
13 underrated dynasty trade targets
10 regression candidates I wouldn't draft at their ADPs
And a bunch more! 👇
Reposted by Ben Rosener
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January 1, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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