What happened: A New York Times fantasy baseball column lays out its latest takeaways, headlined by a call to trust Jac Caglianone at the plate. The piece also argues that managers should consider dealing their top starting pitchers while their value is high.
Why it matters: The advice reflects Caglianone's growing standing among fantasy managers after a strong stretch this season. Selling high on elite arms speaks to the volatility of pitching value, where surface results can diverge sharply from underlying metrics as the calendar turns toward the trade window.
What to watch: Watch whether Caglianone keeps producing at a pace that justifies the fantasy buy-in, and how starter values shift as the deadline approaches.