Matt McLain Arrives and Jake Burger Stays Hot

Published: May 19, 2023, 9:48 p.m.

DVR and Al look into how Matt McLain and Casey Schmitt stack up against other hitters in the shortstop pool, and they make the case for adding Jake Burger in a wide swath of leagues. They also consider the fantasy impact of the returns of Matthew LIberatore, Gavin Stone and Taj Bradley to the majors, and sort through a less-than-inspiring group of streamable pitchers.\n\nRundown\n0:29 Where should Matt McLain and Casey Schmitt be rostered?\n12:28 Jake Burger\u2019s return and other lineup developments\n23:33 Josh Lowe is the No. 4 Roto outfielder?\n28:09 Rotation developments\n42:33 Streamers/two-start pitchers\n54:34 Closer corner\n\nFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper\nFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB\n\ne-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com\n\nSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\n\nSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices