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.
@hbareihs2: Should I use Byron Buxton or Michael A. Taylor for playoffs?
Fred Zinkie: Go with Buxton, who is valuable and also has a favorable schedule this week.
@LeonardsBeisbol: I need steals. Should I drop Hanley Ramirez or Nomar Mazara for Tim Anderson?
Zinkie: You could drop either one. I would drop Mazara.
@NotoriousBeefy: Should I pick up Ozzie Albies or Yoan Moncada?
Zinkie: They are both good options. But go with Moncada, who has a higher ceiling and is heating up.
@jM_lR: Should I add German Marquez as a two-start option this week?
Zinkie: Yes, Marquez is a solid option with a pair of scheduled road starts in San Diego and San Francisco.
@fubzeppelin: Which infielder should I add out of Asdrubal Cabrera, Yolmer Sanchez, Jose Peraza, Amed Rosario, Ian Happ or Marwin Gonzalez?
Zinkie: Pick up Rosario if you need steals. If not, add Happ.
@noahcloonan: Which two starters should I add out of Reynaldo Lopez, Brandon Woodruff, Danny Duffy, Marco Estrada, Trevor Williams and Seth Lugo?
Zinkie: Add Estrada and Woodruff.
@dcfrey: Should I pick up Corey Dickerson, Eric Thames, Happ or Nick Williams?
Zinkie: Pick up Williams.
@Z_Nelsy: Would you rather own Moncada or Jose Reyes?
Zinkie: I'll take Moncada, who is starting to get on track.
@stepsinpairs: Should I drop Ian Desmond for Yandy Diaz, Manuel Margot or Orlando Arcia?
Zinkie: You can drop him for Arcia or Margot.
@CoachyHernandez: Should I pick up Collin McHugh in place of Trevor Bauer?
Zinkie: No, you should stick with Bauer.
@j_mendwin: Can I drop Chris Archer?
Zinkie: Yes, I wouldn't feel safe using Archer for his next two starts.
@taylorjohnson21: Should I use Rougned Odor or Moncada?
Zinkie: I would use Moncada for now.
@tiger_flash: Should I drop Adam Duvall for Kevin Kiermaier, Mitch Haniger or Domingo Santana?
Zinkie: You can drop him for Kiermaier.
@Chris_1483: Can I drop Matt Kemp for more pitching depth in my playoffs?
Zinkie: Drop him for a starter.
@wfromans: Is Jose Martinez a good late-season pickup in 12-team league?
Zinkie: Yes, he can likely help you out in the final two weeks.
@Jevsherman: Do you prefer Santana or Christian Yelich?
Zinkie: Yelich is my pick.
@5helmetplay: Can you name any under-the-radar players for this week?
Zinkie: Look at the A's. They are hitting well and have nice matchups this week.
@DylanRafter: What should I do with Odor?
Zinkie: You should drop him. Look to add Anderson, Albies, Moncada or Yolmer Sanchez.
@D_Barrett18: Which player should I keep out of Alex Bregman, Jonathan Schoop, Jose Abreu, Gary Sanchez or Tommy Pham.
Zinkie: Keep Sanchez.
@TheMoronMike: Would you rather use Ryan Zimmerman or Kyle Seager?
Zinkie: Seager is my pick for the final days of the season.