Fantasy 411 chat: Go with Owings or Villar?

June 19th, 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.
@RaulMPerez20: Would you rather own Chris Owings or ?
Zinkie: I'll take Villar. I know he has been disappointing, but Owings has cooled off considerably since his hot start.
@KyleOKC: Please name some waiver-wire targets for steals in shallow leagues.
Zinkie: , .
@itsallbird: Will either or get back to their top form soon?
Zinkie: I'm not expecting either one to be an ace starter the rest of the way.
@nmach10: Please pick one starter out of , , , or .
Zinkie: I'll take the upside of Berrios.
@EA3Kazoo: Can I drop Tony Watson at this point?
Zinkie: Definitely fine to drop him in mixed leagues.
@NorConstant: Would you rather own Cameron Maybin or ?
Zinkie: Definitely Hamilton. Maybin has been playing well, but he can't compare to Hamilton.
@gossamer9799: Please name some relievers who could become closers after the Trade Deadline.
Zinkie: is a good option. Also, and Tommy Kahnle.
@DarrenHill221: Please name some injured starters that I can stash.
Zinkie: , , , Nate Karns.
@mygutsays7: Do you expect or to be promoted soon?
Zinkie: I'm still hopeful that they will be up prior to the All-Star break. Especially Rosario.
@amoralest1970: Please share your thoughts about and .
Zinkie: Of the two, I would rather buy low on Quintana. Perhaps a July change of scenery will make a difference.

@Jbiss: Why isn't closing for the D-backs over ? And is the best fantasy player this year?
Zinkie: Rodney has done enough to hold the job for now. And, Bradley is valuable in other innings. Yes, Goldschmidt is No. 1 to me.
@SAWoodsy: Which first baseman could I trade out of , and ?
Zinkie: Think in reverse: Find a player you want to acquire and ask the other owner which first baseman they covet.
@bhesch04: Would you rather own Justin Smoak or Justin Bour?
Zinkie: I will take Bour, but I feel great about both of them.
@ItsMe_FJB: Please rank , , Matt Davidson, .
Zinkie: Healy, Suarez, Solarte, Davidson.
@DeejaeD2: Please pick a shortstop out of Dansby Swanson, , , and .
Zinkie: Tulowitzki. Even though he has been quiet this year.
@Saulty22: Please pick a catcher out of Tyler Flowers, , Matt Wieters and .
Zinkie: Go with Castillo, who seems to be finding his top form with Baltimore.
@njDylan: Please select one out of Evan Gattis, Tom Murphy and Manny Pina.
Zinkie: Go with Gattis. Even with an inconsistent role, he is the best hitter in that bunch.
@C_Lib: Should I own Evan Gattis or ? I already have a high floor with on my team.
Zinkie: With Molina on your team, you might as well chase the upside of Ramos.
@LanceRomance81: With the Royals moving to the rotation, does this make him a legit fantasy option moving forward?
Zinkie: I'm interested in putting him on my bench in a 15-team league. Nothing more than that for now.
@AllenJerkins: Can I cut in a 12-team league?
Zinkie: I would likely find room to stash him. But it could make sense if your DL/bench space is very limited.
@matt12193: Is it worth stashing Amed Rosario?
Zinkie: Yes. I still expect him to arrive fairly soon. I'm surprised he isn't in the Majors now.