Dynasty moves in fantasy baseball hinge on balancing aging stars against a bright crop of youth. The episode argues to treat Verlander, Scherzer, and Ozuna as trade or hold options based on contending status, not retirement inevitability. For rebuilds, target high-upside youngsters and buy low on veterans with upside, while contending rosters should leverage veterans for value but avoid overpaying once futures are on the table.

Key targets to build around: Yuri Pérez, Zack Neto, and Michael Harris II are highlighted for long-term upside, with Neto framed as a cheap dynasty pickup and Harris II as a tradable asset only if you’re in a true winner’s circle. The discussion stresses two paths—rebuild vs. win-now—and leans into the insiders track for instant alerts on callups and waiver moves, underscoring the value of timely information for dynasty success.

David Peterson's eight-inning gem steadies the Mets and eases bullpen strain, signaling a rotation lengthening that fantasy managers crave. A pair of rising Mets youngsters—Mark Vientos and Brett Beatty—provided back-to-back homers, injecting much-needed power and implying more at-bats as Mendoza tinkers with the lineup. The improved depth at third and second could unlock sustained scoring and give New York a clearer path to wins as they head into a crucial slate against the Nationals, Braves, and Phillies. If this balance holds, length and power could drive a meaningful stretch run for fantasy rosters.

Spencer Strider’s August struggles loom large as his fastball shape lags behind the slider and curve. The Braves ace still misses bats, but three straight long outings with five-plus earned runs have fantasy managers pondering a bench or even a non-roster pause. There’s no rush to drop him, per cautionary notes; the upside can swing the balance with back-to-back good starts. Jurickson Profar has seized the moment for Atlanta, fueling a hot streak with multi-homer duels and elite plate discipline from the leadoff, fueling fantasy upside even as exit velocity fluctuates.

Michael Harris II followed with a four-for-four night and 15th homer, plus pace-setting runs and steals, riding a second-half sprint that’s reminded owners why he was a top prospect. Vlad Guerrero Jr. left with hamstring tightness, adding to the list of injuries in a crowded week, while Zack Wheeler’s blood-clot procedure looms as a major timeline question. The show also highlighted Trevor Rogers and Ranger Suarez turning in strong, deep outings, Yuri Perez’s control bumps and Gavin Williams’ rebound, with Bryce Miller slated for a return and Freddy Peralta continuing to pile up wins.

Two-start week conversations center on arms like Dustin May and others, while Freddy Freeman’s late-season resurgence continues to quiet the critics. JT Realmuto and Bryce Harper are among the seasoned bats delivering steady value, and the squad remains vigilant about hamstring and shoulder news that can tilt weekly lineups. The dynamic Braves offense, paired with a rotating cast of pitchers, keeps fantasy rosters nimble as the stretch drive unfolds.

The Mets stumble in a crushing home loss that threatens to stain a pivotal stretch of games. Peterson walked five, forcing the bullpen into a quick meltdown and leaving little room for offensive comeback. The bottom line: New York’s rotation struggles to go deep, and walks keep piling up, sapping any chance to tighten the game late. Seattle rolls into town this weekend, so the immediate mood shifts to how the staff can rebound and which hitters can manufacture value in a slump-in-progress offense. The Braves provided a brutal counterpunch, as Harris II launched a Grand Slam and Atlanta’s bullpen, once a strength, showed cracks of its own.

Fantasy angles sharpen quickly: Peterson’s shaky control raises red flags for streamers and daily lineups, while Michael Harris II remains a focal point of Braves lineups. Juan Soto had opportunities but failed to drive in runs in high-leverage spots, spotlighting the risk-reward calculus around Soto in late-game situations. The Mets announced a call-up looming for McClain, signaling a potential rotation reshuffle that could shift bullpen roles and shorten outings, increasing risk for fantasy managers holding Mets starters this slate.