Brewers rotation reshuffle sees Logan Henderson emerge as fantasy priority
A rotation spot opened for the Milwaukee right-hander after Brandon Woodruff was removed from the lineup due to a shoulder injury.
Logan Henderson of the Milwaukee Brewers has been identified as a primary waiver wire target for Week 7 following a dominant six-inning start. In the appearance, the right-hander allowed two runs while striking out eight batters, including three in his final inning. The performance raised his career earned run average to 2.43 across 33.1 innings of work.
His availability stems from a rotation spot opening up after starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff was removed from the lineup due to a shoulder injury. While Henderson previously saw names like Kyle Harrison, Chad Patrick, Brandon Sproat and Shane Drohan leap him in the team's pitching pecking order, the injury has provided him with another chance to sustain his recent form.
The recommendation for Henderson applies to all fantasy formats, including head-to-head points and roto leagues. Analysts note that while the Brewers have historically managed his workload, the need for reliable pitching has increased with other arms unavailable. This includes Jacob Misiorowski, who left a recent game with a hamstring cramp.
Beyond the Brewers, the source material outlines deep-league advice for catchers, infielders, and pitchers across various MLB teams. For catchers, attention is drawn to Joe Mack of the Marlins following the demotion of Agustin Ramirez, while Nate Lowe of the Reds is suggested as a hot-hand play for deep leagues.
Infield recommendations include Nolan Gorman of the Cardinals as a viable streaming option against right-handed pitching, and Connor Norby of the Marlins for his everyday playing time and pop. At shortstop, Ha-seong Kim of the Braves is noted as a potential starter pending his return from a torn tendon, though his role remains somewhat uncertain.
Pitching advice extends to relievers and prospects, with Mitchell Scott of the White Sox showing optimism after a solid five-inning start. Additionally, prospects such as Scott White of the Tigers and Kyle Cavalli of the Cubs are highlighted for those seeking upside in deeper leagues, despite varying levels of risk regarding their roles.
