Fantasy 411 chat: Best way to handle Stanton?

September 12th, 2016

MLB.com fantasy expert Fred Zinkie fielded questions from fans during a live Twitter chat (@fantasy411) on Monday. Read through the best of the Q&A below. Questions and answers have been edited for clarity.
@PHDMAC: What should I do with ?
Fred Zinkie: Leave him on your disabled list. You can't activate him until he is regularly starting games.
@ChrisRockford9: Should I drop for , or ?
Zinkie: Yes. You can't wait around at this point in the season. Pick up Kiermaier.
@rotologo: Should I start , or down the stretch? Also, should I hold onto ?
Zinkie: Start Rupp. And I think that you can safely drop Strasburg.
@MAS8823: Should I start or sit this week amid rumors he could be released before season's end?
Zinkie: Assuming that he is normally part of your lineup, you should keep him there.
@JTlove11: Would you rather own or ?
Zinkie: I would rather own De Leon for this week but Odorizzi for the rest of the season.
@Schara845: Should I play or at catcher this week? Both are slumping.
Zinkie: You should start Castillo. He has a favorable schedule.
@LyndonBryanton: Can I drop Pollock for ? If so, start Bregman over this week?
Zinkie: You should add Bregman, but I would start LeMahieu for this week.
@KingLuke21: just came off the disabled list. Should I switch him for either or ?
Zinkie: Keep Diaz on your bench this week.
@juliantharmsen: Should I drop for Yulieski Gurriel?
Zinkie: Yes, you can make that move. It is hard to envision Cain making a major impact down the stretch.
@albertmatos: Should I bench for this week?
Zinkie: Go with Watson. He has eight games, and volume matters with closers.
@khendler6: hasn't swung a bat in a week. Should I start him, or this week?
Zinkie: Start Pillar. Hard to know exactly when Marte will return.
@prolixERG: Who is a better keeper for next season: or Bregman?
Zinkie: I'll take Turner. His steals total could make him special. I really like Bregman as well.
@Hardbody73: Should I drop for ?
Zinkie: I worry that the Giants will share save chances. Stick with Kintzler.
@THEJoPo1983: Should I sit against the Cubs for either or ?
Zinkie: I would strongly consider Lugo against the Twins.
@prattin: Please rank , De Leon and as two-start pitchers for this week only.
Zinkie: De Leon, Urias, Bundy.
@2Stickss: Should I drop Pollock for , , , or Melvin Upton Jr.?
Zinkie: Drop him for Peraza.
@lambo1332: Who should I choose as a keeper next year between or ?
Zinkie: It's hard to keep a closer, but I would keep Diaz anyway. His strikeout rate is special.
@carlospudge: Do you still trust Watson this week? It looks like he may get ample save chances.
Zinkie: There is definitely cause for concern. But if you are stuck for saves, you likely need to use him.
@Pat_DeCola: Is it worth starting Stanton in any scenario?
Zinkie: The only scenario I can see is an NL-only league.
@SportsCreep31: Will pitch this week?
Zinkie: My guess is that he will pitch this week. But I don't have anything official.