Welcome Back, Spencer Arrighetti! Buy-Low or Heck No? (4/16 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

The Fantasy Baseball Today podcast for April 16, 2026, dives into early-season fantasy baseball strategy with a focus on pitchers who have shown promise after rocky starts or injuries. Hosts Frank Stample, Chris Towers, and guest Spencer Arrighetti discuss the potential of pitchers like Arrighetti, who returned with a dominant 10-strikeout performance despite control issues, and Shota Imanaga, whose resurgence suggests a return to his 2024 form. The episode debates 'buy low or heck no' for underperforming but high-upside arms like Jesus Lizardo and Kyle Bradish, with both hosts leaning toward patience due to strong underlying metrics and past performance. Key breakout players include Nico Horner and Liam Hicks, who are seen as potential level-up candidates, though skepticism remains. The hosts also highlight the fantasy implications of Shohei Ohtani’s dual-role impact, advocating for league-wide changes to reflect his unique value. Meanwhile, bullpen shuffles—especially Abner Uribe’s emergence as Brewers closer—create roster-moving opportunities. The episode concludes with a cautious outlook on the weak pitching slate for Thursday and Friday, advising streamers to focus on higher-upside, volatile arms despite limited confidence in most options.