Anthony Volpe’s underlying numbers hint at a rebound, but his plate discipline continues to sink him. With playoff races tightening, managers wonder if a hold is worth it or a swap is better.

Jack Flaherty has cratered lately: 26 frames, 24 strikeouts, an ERA north of 4, and rising hard contact with a troubling HR/FB rate. The breakdown leaves fantasy squads chasing safer options.

Palencia’s IL stint pushes Brad Keller into saves duty, while Tanner Scott and Kikuchi draw bench-spot risk. Xavier Edwards, Correa, and Tol get lumped in as caution flags. Keller stands out as the clearest immediate add as the week unfolds.

Ryan Pepio’s recent runs point to a fastball-changeup bias that’s kept hits scarce and whiffs up, pushing him into fantasy relevance even if fly-ball risk remains a factor. The Tropicana Field angle adds a subtle tilt for Rays hitters, while the Mets’ Brandon Sprro earns a late-season debut spotlight as a groundball-oriented rookie with a six-pitch mix that could surface as a back-end streamer in shallow leagues. Pablo López’s return is greeted with cautious optimism, as his rehab progress and velocity signal a safe floor. Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s knee contusion and O’Neal Cruz’s platoon role underscore the week’s uncertainty at key positions, while the week 25 schedule sharpens decision trees for two-star streaming and deeper pickups. This episode blends prospect risk with proven floor, giving fantasy managers a tight read on who to chase or pivot for Week 25 and beyond.