Texas Rangers Sign South Korean Prospect Seong-Jun Kim to Minor League Deal

Recent MLB fantasy baseball updates highlight several promising players and strategic insights. The Texas Rangers signed Seong-Jun Kim, an 18-year-old South Korean prospect, with plans to develop him as both a pitcher and position player, noting his impressive pitching velocity and offensive stats. Meanwhile, Jordan Lawlar's fantasy value has been volatile; despite strong AAA performance, limited major league opportunities and strikeouts have dampened enthusiasm, though he still possesses five-category potential if given a starting role. Pitchers such as Gerrit Cole and David Robertson show underappreciated value according to advanced metrics; for example, Warren's improved May stats and solid underlying metrics suggest his ERA will regress positively, while Romano's recent scoreless innings and high strikeout rates position him as a likely closer. These insights underscore the importance of looking beyond surface stats to identify players with real fantasy upside. Additionally, college baseball tournament strategies, such as managing ace pitchers' usage, can influence outcomes and add a layer of unpredictability to picks.