Fantasy Q&A: Best moves down the stretch

September 4th, 2017

MLB.com fantasy expert Fred Zinkie (@fantasy411) fielded questions from fans during a live Twitter chat on Monday. Read through the best of the Q&A below. Questions and answers have been edited for clarity.
@richmiller_iii: Which two players should I continue to stash out of , and .
Fred Zinkie: Stash Paxton and Contreras. I don't see Miller making a major impact for you.
@dave08g: In a keeper league, should I drop for Josh Bell?
Zinkie: Yes, you want to use Bell for the rest of the season, and you may also want to use him next year.
@JB_SteelCity: Should I use or for saves?
Zinkie: Use Betances. Herrera should be benched in all leagues until he's healthy.
@TerminiMike: Which four pitchers would you rather have out of , , , Brad Peacock, and ?
Zinkie: Severino, Keuchel, Tanaka, Godley.

@azito23: Should I drop for ?
Zinkie: Yes, Maurer could get a handful of saves in the coming days.
@tahamufti1: Should I drop for ?
Zinkie: Yes, Familia is not yet being used in the ninth inning.
@ZackLeblanc3: Is the real deal?
Zinkie: I'm not ready to call him the real deal. But I would use him in many leagues for a home start against the Giants this week.
@NJSTATEOFMIND46: Is safe to use for the rest of the season?
Zinkie: For sure. His skills are outstanding.
@unicron500: Is Max Scherzer starting this week or should I bench him for my playoffs?
Zinkie: Scherzer is expected to start. He should be active in all leagues.

@nick_sak: Should I use Matt Carpenter or this week?
Zinkie: Use Carpenter. Rosario is dealing with an injury and should be benched in mixed leagues.
@WDAndrew: Is worth streaming as a two-start pitcher this week?
Zinkie: He's not my favorite streaming option, but you can use him. I would rather use .
@MarkAPier: Which catcher should I add out of Alex Avila, Mike Zunino and ?
Zinkie: Go with Zunino, who should provide some power for you.
@DN1CE23: Should I drop for or ?
Zinkie: No, I couldn't walk away from Devers. He could heat up soon.
@jscoops24: Should I drop , or for Joey Gallo?
Zinkie: Drop Shaw for Gallo. Shaw has tailed off in the second half.
@al9x1: Should I pick up or ?
Zinkie: Pick up Altherr.
@carreraccs: Should I add one of , or Giolito and drop one of , or ?
Zinkie: Drop Rodon for McCullers.
@DylanTross24: Should I drop for ? Or do you see Kinsler breaking out of this slump?
Zinkie: I don't see a breakout. But I would still keep him over Albies.

@joebecerra9: Please order and Zack Cozart.
Zinkie: Cozart, Happ, Crawford.
@alfredo_gc: Please rank Kinsler, , , Albies and Whit Merrifield.
Zinkie: Merrifield, Longoria, Kinsler, Villar, Albies.
@soxoct27: Do you trust AJ Ramos?
Zinkie: I trust him for this week. You should continue to use him.
@Strimble694: Should I use Betances or ?
Zinkie: Knebel. Hard to go away from him right now.
@D_aaronmiller: Should I drop or Jake Odorizzi for ?
Zinkie: You can drop Vargas for him.
@fazioma: Which middle infielder should I grab out of , Scooter Gennett, Albies and Cozart?
Zinkie: Go with Cozart.