Chris Bassitt has taken a huge step forward for the Oakland Athletics.

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Since returning from the minors, Bassitt has been a very reliable starter, so it’s time to take him more seriously as a Fantasy asset. On Thursday, he hurled a season high 7 2/3 IP, matching his season high with nine Ks. Homers have been an issue for Bassitt this year, but after looking pretty good last season, he’s really opening some eyes in 2019. A 16th round pick in 2011 by the White Sox, he may finally be ready stick as a big league starter.

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2013 RotoRob MLB Draft Kit: Top 60 Prospects, Part V

Arizona has amassed an impressive arsenal of young arms, but dealing one of its best away for a pittance to the Indians in a three-team deal wasn’t the wisest move we’ve ever seen. Bauer failed to make Cleveland this spring, getting sent down to Triple-A, but he won’t be kept at bay for long. Last year he made his MLB debut for the D-Backs and other than some control issues, he really held his own. Once Bauer learns to limit the baserunners, he’ll be ready to stick in the Show. Obviously, his dip in velocity from a year ago is a worry — and the main reason we lowered him slightly in the rankings this year. Last year, Bauer dominated Double-A, forcing a promotion to Triple-A, where he continued to rack up wins. The third overall pick from 2011 got some valuable experience in the high minors last year and we really like his strikeout potential, but he’ll have to watch the long balls once he arrives in the majors. A combined 12-2 mark with a 2.42 ERA in the minors last year suggests that Bauer is very near to earning a full-time big league job. Expect to see him make at least a few starts for the Indians this season.

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