STARTERS: Early 2019 targets
Sep 22 2018
Our last SP Buyers Guide column of the regular season will help you identify early 2019 targets.
Here are a bunch of starting pitchers in each league that have a good shot to improve significantly in 2019.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Jalen Beeks (LHP, TAM) became a sneaky add in many leagues in 2018 after posting an electric 117/25 K/BB in 87 IP at AAA Pawtucket. After a couple of appearances with BOS, he was traded to TAM. It remains to be seen if he'll stick as a SP or will end up as a better fit in the bullpen. But he's ending the season on a high note (8/1 K/BB, 176 BPV in 7 IP during September).
Shane Bieber (RHP, CLE) is another unheralded prospect who emerged in 2018. He also flashed elite command in the high minors, which earned him a...
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