Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Finding Suitable Replacements for Pablo Lopez
As Pablo Lopez faces a lengthy recovery from shoulder strain, urgent action is needed in fantasy leagues to fill his spot with promising replacements.
Pablo Lopez has a Grade 2 strain of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder, sidelining him for 8-12 weeks. The Minnesota Twins confirmed this. The situation opens a gap in fantasy lineups, particularly for those who relied on him as an ace.
Below are recommended options to consider adding from the waiver wire:
Potential Alternatives for Pablo Lopez
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David Festa, SP, Twins (12% ownership): He was recently scratched from a Triple-A start, indicating he’ll likely replace Lopez. Despite a strong start to the season, Festa has shown inconsistency.
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Eury Perez, SP, Marlins (75% ownership): Returning from Tommy John surgery next week, Perez offers high upside despite not guaranteed dominance.
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Zebby Matthews, SP, Twins (48% ownership): Matthews has shown potential but has struggled to complete games.
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Edward Cabrera, SP, Marlins (31% ownership): Cabrera’s recent improvements in command make him an interesting candidate to pick up.
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Shane Bieber, SP, Guardians (58% ownership): If you can wait for his recovery from elbow surgery, Bieber may return to form.
In summary, with Lopez on the sidelines, these pitchers could help fill the void in your fantasy squad.
