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Brandon Pfaadt is a fantasy baseball waiver wire stash. Target Pfaadt as an upside free agent on the waiver wire before his imminent promotion.
Brandon Pfaadt has been dominant since being called up to Triple-A Reno last year. He has been making his push to join the big league rotation after leading the minor leagues in strikeouts last year with 218.
It’s difficult for fantasy managers to balance all the exciting options at starting pitcher this early in the season. You have to take your shot on prospects you believe in and stick with them, even if that means missing out on the next best thing.
How does Pfaadt compare to other top pitching prospects who have already gotten the call to the majors?
Minor League Track Record
Pfaadt was no match for minor league bats in 2022 while sporting a 3.83 ERA in 167 innings pitched between Double-A and Triple-A. So far in 2023, it has been more of the same, displaying impressive control and a remarkable strikeout upside.
Pfaadt currently has a 30:6 K:BB through five games at Reno with a 3.91 ERA. Historically, the Pacific Coast League (PCL) has been favorable to hitters, as most pitchers struggle to keep the ball in the park. We’re grading pitching on a curve for the PCL and Pfaadt has looked phenomenal.
Starting Rotation Blunders
With Madison Bumgarner officially released and Zach Davies out long-term, who do the Diamondbacks turn to? Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly are the only two options the team has with any big-league experience. It’s time to give your top pitching prospect a chance.
In terms of upside pitching stashes, Pfaadt ranks second on the list. He is only behind Taj Bradley, who has proved himself through three starts in the majors.
Now is the time to grab Pfaadt to stash on your bench in deeper leagues. His five-inning outing on April 26 could be his last minor league start as he looks to make the jump to the majors. If you’ve missed out on prospect call-ups in the past, now is the time to get on board.
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