Baseball/Fantasy Sports
Don't Overreact: Why You Should Keep Chase Burns on Your Roster
After a rocky start, there’s reason to believe pitcher Chase Burns can bounce back. Here's why you shouldn't drop him from your fantasy team.
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Chase Burns had a rough outing against the Boston Red Sox, failing to complete the first inning and giving up five earned runs. Despite this, his early career is still promising, likening his struggles to those of notable pitchers such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Jose Berrios. Both managed to salvage their careers despite tough beginnings.
Key Highlights:
- Burns’ Velocity: Averaged 99.3 mph on his four-seamer, which is impressive.
- Pitch Tipping: Observations suggest he may have been tipping pitches, which can be fixed.
- Potential Knock-Down: While this performance is concerning, it doesn’t define Burns’ potential long-term success.
Upcoming Waiver-Wire Targets:
- Austin Hays, OF, Reds: Continues to hit well, projected to maintain a .260 batting average with a good home run pace.
- Gary Sanchez, C, Orioles: Has become a must-add in two-catcher leagues.
- Ryne Nelson, SP, Diamondbacks: Notable performance with a fastball-heavy approach.
Keep your faith in Burns; one bad game does not signal the end of a promising career.
