César Valdez's guest appearances

César Valdez

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Mike Adams

Brandon Marsh

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Al Horford

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Ryan McKenna

Yusniel Diaz

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another Mailbag episode. Today's first question: Why did the Orioles call up Ryan McKenna instead of Yusniel Diaz to replace Austin Hays?-Diaz needs more at-bats at the alternate site-O's needed a fourth outfielder type, and McKenna is that-Diaz still has the higher ceiling of the two playersToday's second question: Is César Valdez the Orioles set closer?-Valdez should get most of the early opportunities-But expect many others (like Tanner Scott, Shawn Armstrong, Dillon Tate, etc.) to get chancesPlus, Connor gives some shoutouts to Mac Sceroler, Ryan Mountcastle, and Dean Kremer.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Connor Newcomb answers your Baltimore Orioles questions on another Mailbag episode. Today's first question: Why did the Orioles call up Ryan McKenna instead of Yusniel Diaz to replace Austin Hays?-Diaz needs more at-bats at the alternate site-O's needed a fourth outfielder type, and McKenna is that-Diaz still has the higher ceiling of the two playersToday's second question: Is César Valdez the Orioles set closer?-Valdez should get most of the early opportunities-But expect many others (like Tanner Scott, Shawn Armstrong, Dillon Tate, etc.) to get chancesPlus, Connor gives some shoutouts to Mac Sceroler, Ryan Mountcastle, and Dean Kremer.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to <a href="https://builtbar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">builtbar.com</a> and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. <a href="http://Betonline.ag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betonline.ag</a>! Sign up today for a free account at <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betonline.ag</a> and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit <a href="http://RockAuto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RockAuto.com</a> and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mailbag Wednesday: Why Ryan McKenna over Yusniel Diaz? Is César Valdez the closer?

DVR and Beller dig into the best available waiver-wire options as the first weekend of the fantasy baseball season rolls along. How should you prioritize the top prospects that found their way onto Opening Day rosters? Is Nando right about Yermín Mercedes? Are there are any useful streamers or two-start pitchers to pick up? What should you do with César Valdez?Rundown2:00 Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Shallow Leagues?4:26 Jonathan India’s Playing Time7:42 Taylor Trammell10:58 Kyle Isbel &amp; Michael Taylor17:15 Austin Slater21:29 Yermín Mercedes27:48 Is Tyler O’Neill Shallow League Viable?29:03 Anthony DeSclafani31:42 Daniel Ponce de Leon33:15 Trevor Williams37:02 Adrian Morejon39:10 Steven Matz41:14 José De León44:19 Brett Anderson46:10 One-Start Options: Cueto, Gomber, John Gant, Wade Miley47:59 Jake McGee49:00 Mark Melancon50:37 Jake Diekman52:40 Yimi García54:35 César Valdez58:55 Ian KennedyFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Beller dig into the best available waiver-wire options as the first weekend of the fantasy baseball season rolls along.  How should you prioritize the top prospects that found their way onto Opening Day rosters? Is Nando right about Yermín Mercedes? Are there are any useful streamers or two-start pitchers to pick up? What should you do with César Valdez? Rundown2:00 Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Shallow Leagues?4:26 Jonathan India’s Playing Time7:42 Taylor Trammell10:58 Kyle Isbel &amp; Michael Taylor17:15 Austin Slater21:29 Yermín Mercedes27:48 Is Tyler O’Neill Shallow League Viable?29:03 Anthony DeSclafani31:42 Daniel Ponce de Leon33:15 Trevor Williams37:02 Adrian Morejon39:10 Steven Matz41:14 José De León44:19 Brett Anderson46:10 One-Start Options: Cueto, Gomber, John Gant, Wade Miley47:59 Jake McGee49:00 Mark Melancon50:37 Jake Diekman52:40 Yimi García54:35 César Valdez58:55 Ian Kennedy Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: <a href="theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Yermín Mercedes, César Valdez and other waiver-wire targets of interest