Payton Tolle's Arrival! How High to Rank Cam Schlittler? (4/24 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

The April 24, 2026 episode of Fantasy Baseball Today, hosted by Frank Stample with Scott White and Chris Towers, dives into a flurry of early-season fantasy baseball developments. The show opens with a celebratory discussion of Payton Tolley’s dominant major league debut against the Yankees—six innings, 11 strikeouts, one earned run—crowning him a must-add waiver wire pitcher despite his RP eligibility. The hosts debate his potential to surpass established arms like Noah Schultz and Spencer Arrighetti, with Tolley’s expanded arsenal (sinker, cutter, curveball) and elite fastball making a compelling case. J.R. Ritchie’s strong debut for the Braves, seven innings with seven strikeouts, is also highlighted, though his long-term role remains uncertain. The conversation turns to Cam Schlittler, whose 8-inning, 2-run start has the hosts re-evaluating his ceiling, with some pushing him into the top 12 SP rankings due to his three-fastball approach and elite strikeout potential. The panel also addresses Bubba Chandler’s rough outing, advocating for patience due to his elite arm talent despite command issues. Injury updates include Francisco Lindor’s calf strain (3–4 weeks out), and the hosts analyze underperforming pitchers like Logan Webb and Christopher Sanchez, weighing defensive context and regression. The episode closes with waiver wire recommendations, including Marcus Simeon, Spencer Torkelson, and Ryan Jeffers, and a deep dive into streaming options for the upcoming weekend, with Sunday offering the most viable starts.