Fantasy411: Zinkie answers Week 4 questions

April 24th, 2017

MLB.com fantasy expert Fred Zinkie fielded questions from fans during a live Twitter chat (at @fantasy411) on Monday. Read through the best of the Q&A below. Questions and answers have been edited for clarity.
@theman0624: Are and droppable or still too early?
Fred Zinkie: Still too early for both. But they should be benched in mixed leagues.
@ken_rush12: Should I pick up or ?
Zinkie: Pick up Wacha. They are both great options, but Wacha is likely safer.
@jM_lR: Should I pick up Max Kepler, or ?
Zinkie: Kiermaier is my choice. He should provide 25 steals and score plenty of runs.

@mrike718: Who is next in line for the Angels' closer's role?
Zinkie: Hard to predict. My guess is a committee, led by .
@kfabes_8: Should I buy low on Jose Bautista?
Zinkie: It depends how low you can go. But overall, I like the idea. He will likely come around to some degree.
@PatriceMarechal: Would you prefer to stash Brent Honeywell or ?
Zinkie: De Leon is my choice, but I know some others prefer Honeywell.

@tahamufti1: Should I drop for one of or Luis Severino?
Zinkie: Yes, you need to get Urias.
@mmledz: Please share your thoughts on getting recalled by Seattle.
Zinkie: I'm interested. I would add him in 15-team leagues. Monitor in 12-team formats.
@nmach10: Should I drop Matt Moore for any of , , , or Mike Foltynewicz?
Zinkie: Yes, grab Nova. He should be owned in all leagues.

@NSerisky: Which two players are most likely to continue to produce out of , , Mitch Moreland or ?
Zinkie: Sano, Lamb. Zimmerman is an injury risk and Moreland tends to go hot and cold each season.
@yukunakayama: Nate Jones entered in the seventh inning yesterday, with Tommy Kahnle in the eighth inning. Is Jones no longer the most likely closer option if is traded?
Zinkie: Great question. I still lean to Jones. But it's closer now. I wouldn't work too hard to stash Jones in a mixed league.
@Kogaryu66: When do you expect and to reach the Majors this season?
Zinkie: My guess on Moncada is late May or early June. I'm not as firm on Bellinger. He might need certain players to go on the diabled list.
@rutpharmknights: Please rank, according to saves for the rest of the season: , Matt Bush, and .
Zinkie: Bush, Kelley, Benoit, Casilla.

@stanhammer1978: Should I drop or for ?
Zinkie: You should stick with Martinez and Porcello.
@j_mendwin: Do you expect or Joey Gallo to have more rest-of-season value?
Zinkie: Gallo. He has more power potential.
@jjthorn17: Is Mitch Haniger legit? I am thinking he is a definite sell-high candidate.
Zinkie: Yes, he is legit. And yes, he is a sell-high candidate! Float his name on the trade market and see what happens.
@icatchfrisbees: Please share your current thoughts on .
Zinkie: I still view him as a top-15 player.
@stepsinpairs: Should I drop Steve Pearce for one of Robbie Grossman, or ?
Zinkie: Pick up Shaw. He could hit 25 homers this year.
@theycallmevb: Do you prefer or ?
Zinkie: Hedges for sure. His batting average should rise.
@RealBH44: Should I pick up or ?
Zinkie: Pick up Pillar. He has been hitting out of the leadoff spot.
@timster2340: was dropped in my league. Should I drop or Mitch Haniger for him?
Zinkie: I would drop Garcia for him.