Fantasy411 chat: Time to trade Stanton?

July 18th, 2016

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.
@KapDaddyy: Should I trade for ?
Fred Zinkie: Yes, you should take that deal. Bryant provides as much power and better balance.
@nmach10: Should I drop for ?
Zinkie: Yes, you should make that switch. Take out rough starts against elite lineups (Boston, Baltimore) and Shoemaker has been outstanding.
@Owenaldo: Please rank , , and for the rest of the season.
Zinkie: Matz, McCullers, Moore, McCarthy.
@JJackson1523: Should I trade and for in a dynasty league?
Zinkie: I wouldn't make that trade. Pomeranz could be similar to Price for the rest of this season and in the coming years.

@MPAllen95: With the Astros signing Yulieski Gurriel, what should I do with Alex Bregman?
Zinkie: I would rather stash Gurriel if you have the option.
@bent0dd: Please pick two out of , and .
Zinkie: Mazara, Pence. I still have concerns over Brantley's ability to stay healthy this season.
@ZkinsZoe: I've been offered and in exchange for and . Should I accept?
Zinkie: Yes, you should take that deal. Samardzija hasn't pitched well of late.
@LA_Frankie: With coming back, I need to create roster space. Should I drop or ?
Zinkie: Drop Davies. Guerra is pitching too well to be dropped.

@mattpurwin: Is worth a roster spot over ?
Zinkie: I would much rather have Upton for the rest of this season.
@mbm77: Should I use , or at my utility spot for the rest of the season?
Zinkie: Go with Panik. He should be back soon. He is very reliable.
@MarkStormbro: Please name a pitching prospect that has received little attention but could debut later this season.
Zinkie: I expect to get some starts with the Brewers. He can be stashed in deep leagues.
@MAS8823: Do you expect to be a closer by the beginning of August?
Zinkie: I will set Dull's chances of being a closer at 30 percent. That is high enough to make him worth a roster spot in many leagues.

@DanyLavoie: I have , and Alex Bregman on my bench. Which one is the best asset for the rest of 2016? Which one is the best asset for 2017?
Zinkie: I will take Bregman as the answer to both questions.
@echo_selzer: Should I use my AL-only waiver claim on ? I need hitting more than pitching.
Zinkie: If you need offense, you should wait for additional trades.
@scubafanatic: Are you still high on ? With Yulieski Gurriel impact his playing time?
Zinkie: The Gurriel signing could hurt Gattis. It definitely makes me less enthusiastic for him.
@stepsinpairs: Is coming back up soon? He's been outstanding in Triple-A.
Zinkie: My guess (and it's only a guess) is that we will see him in the Majors by early August at the latest.
@DavidDoyle2: Please pick two of , , and .
Zinkie: Shoemaker, McCullers.
@MrMet822: Please rank , , , and for the rest of this season and next.
Zinkie: Carrasco, Martinez, Sanchez, Bauer, Verlander.
@ClaggettJim: Is going to get save chances this season?
Zinkie: I believe that he will. But likely not this month. I don't think that you need to add him yet in most formats.

@david_carey55: When returns from the disabled list, would you rather have him over or ?
Zinkie: I would rather have a healthy Ross than Gonzalez.‏
@Shadow2actual: Would you rather own or for the rest of the season? Same question for or .
Zinkie: Belt, Turner. But I am excited about Grichuk. I don't have much enthusiasm for Jankowski.
@Jpray9: Do you prefer over ?
Zinkie: No, I definitely still prefer McCann.