Dynasty: too close to call. Redraft: Cristopher Sanchez. The FanRanked staff dynasty board has them nearly level, Sanchez #30 and Tolle #31, and the expert consensus agrees (#26 and #46). The community leans Sanchez, FRV 75.6 to 59.4. For 2026 redraft, the consensus has Sanchez ahead, #24 to #79.
JD on Cristopher Sanchez (Oct 20, 2026): Oh boy here we go, I really have to fight my personal infatuation with Chris Sanchez and the reality of this season. He very clearly peaked at the beginning of the season when he threw 50+ scoreless innings in a row, setting the MLB record for a left-handed pitcher. If you exclude that incredible all-time run, he was...very average. Post-All-Star break he put up a 3.39 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP. Definitely not bad statistics by any means but he feels like an imposter compared to the rest of the starters around him when you have guys like Skubal putting up sub-1 whips and Schlitter striking out 11+ guys per 9 innings. He is also the oldest starter on this list so far and has the most mediocre fastball, so if there is a guy who has the chance to take the biggest dip from his current ranking heading into the 2027 season, it's probably Sanchez. At the same time he also has the profile that I love for dynasty pitchers: very durable, doesn't rely on a high-spin high-velocity elite fastball, and consistently works deep into games, maximizing his wins and quality starts (if your league counts those). So this is the first pitcher I'm genuinely torn on - I wouldn't blame you for being uninterested in him in a dynasty startup, but if you're in a position where your team is built to win now, he could be one of the best arms you can find.
JD on Payton Tolle (Oct 20, 2026): I was overall really impressed with Payton Tolle this year and I think he has the potential to stick around for a very long time. I made this comment in an earlier blurb a while ago but he kind of reminds me of Schlitter from the left side because he does a lot of his work with the fastball and doesn't need too much else. Between his four-seam, sinker, and cutter he effectively throws a variation of the fastball 88% of the time and both the four-seam and cutter have positive run values, with the sinker being just about break-even, just slightly negative. When you're able to do that from the left side, I really think that you have a long career ahead of you, especially with his 6'6" frame. He also arguably put up his best stats in September, meaning he finished stronger than a lot of pitchers with a full season under their belt would do as they start to hit a wall. The 7th overall SP might be a little aggressive, but his combination of youth and stuff makes him the most attractive starter left on the board after the first six are gone. I feel like you can rely on Tolle to put up great numbers as he enters his prime.
Data as of . Consensus boards refresh daily; the staff board moves when it is republished.
| Metric | Cristopher Sanchez | Payton Tolle |
|---|---|---|
| Team | PHI | BOS |
| Position | SP | SP |
| Age | 29 | 23 |
| Staff Dynasty Rank | #30 | #31 |
| Dynasty Consensus Rank | #26 | #46 |
| Redraft Consensus Rank | #24 | #79 |
| FRV (FanRanked Value) | 75.6 | 59.4 |
| Expert Sources | 9 | 9 |
| Dynasty Rank Range | #13–#34 | #37–#70 |
| Rest-of-Season Value | - | - |
| $ Earned Year to Date | - | - |
| ROS Rank (Top 300) | - | - |
| 30-Day Consensus Move | Down 2 spots | Up 5 spots |
| Stat | Cristopher Sanchez | Payton Tolle |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 207.0 | 148.2 |
| W | 18 | 9 |
| SV | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 2.91 | 3.03 |
| WHIP | 1.20 | 1.10 |
| K | 231 | 171 |
| K/9 | 10.0 | 10.4 |
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