STARTERS: Early deep league targets, 2019
May 11 2019
If you play in a deep league, you know how difficult it can be to find available free agents worthy of stashing.
Here, let's take an early look at a bunch of overlooked guys with strong skill foundations who could be worth slotting at the end of your staff if they are available.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Dylan Bundy (RHP, BAL) has saddled his owners with a 5.30 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over his first 36 IP, a continuation of the struggles he faced in 2018. But he has turned things around over his last two starts, during which he has a 2.92 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and the best skills we've seen from him all season (99 BPV), including an elite 18% SwK%. He's not for the risk-averse, but his skill flashes remain speculating on, particularly if you have a bench.
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