Fantasy411: Zinkie answers fans' pressing Q's

August 22nd, 2017

MLB.com fantasy expert 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.
@al9x1: Is it time to drop in a 12-team league?
Fred Zinkie: No, he has looked better at the plate of late. And, Chicago has a favorable upcoming schedule.
@juliantharmsen: Can you rank , Matt Harvey and ?
Zinkie: Cueto, Harvey, Faria.
@bradleystout1: Is it ok to drop in a 10-team league?
Zinkie: Yes, he can be dropped in shallow leagues.
@soxoct27: Do you prefer or ? And, or Mike Moustakas?

Zinkie: The youngsters are exciting, but I will take the veterans in both instances.
@EzPolizzi_21: Should I own or ?
Zinkie: Go with Neris. I'm staying away from the White Sox bullpen.
@McGuireGMM: Do you have any word on closing again?
Zinkie: For now, the Giants seem comfortable with Sam Dyson as their closer.

@sowrongitsdyce: Which player would you rather own out of , or Byron Buxton?
Zinkie: Broxton is my pick. His combination of power and speed is exciting.
@tahamufti1: Would you drop for , , , , or ?
Zinkie: I prefer Hernandez, but if you want to ride the hot hand you can go with Kendrick for now.
@ChrisYohe1: Would you drop for ?
Zinkie: Yes, I would.
@JoeySlauenwhite: Please rank Mike Clevinger, Patrick Corbin, and Charlie Morton.
Zinkie: Morton, Corbin, Estrada, Clevinger.
@ChipLafontaine: Which player would be your choice in a keeper league out of Yoan Moncada, and Rafael Devers?
Zinkie: While Devers is my pick for the rest of 2017, I'm sticking with Moncada in a keeper.
@tahamufti1: Should I add , Hector Neris or ?
Zinkie: You should add Chapman. He could get his job back by the end of the month.
@SickSticks: Would you rather use or Keon Broxton?
Zinkie: While DeShields should be a solid source of steals while is on the DL, Broxton is my pick for more overall value this week and the rest of the season.

@B_Lich33: Does Brent Honeywell get the call up soon?
Zinkie: My guess is that he debuts as a reliever. But he could have value next year.
@RichieRR1: Is it time to drop Jake Odorizzi?
Zinkie: He can be dropped in 12-team leagues.
@BradMStevens: Should I drop for Byron Buxton?
Zinkie: Yes, Brantley doesn't offer much power and can't match Buxton with steals.
@MvpMattStafford: Any updates on ?
Zinkie: He is still hoping for an early September return. I don't have additional information, though.
@alfredo_gc: Please rank Johnny Cueto, Charlie Morton, , , J.A. Happ and .
Zinkie: Cole, Happ, Lackey, Morton, Castillo, Cueto.
@Turnerbball: Is Byron Buxton worth taking a chance on?
Zinkie: Yes, he is definitely worth a chance. High ceiling.

@aurigemmanick_: When do you think and will be back?
Zinkie: The end of August for Correa. No timetable for Sano.
@ZackLeblanc3: Do you like over or ?
Zinkie: No, I don't. Giolito has a lot to prove in the Majors.
@MPAllen95: Do you see joining the Cardinals' rotation?
Zinkie: He is in their rotation now. Pick him up.