Yoshinobu Yamamoto, in dynasty and redraft. The FanRanked staff dynasty board has Yamamoto ahead, Yamamoto #20 and Sanchez #30, and the expert consensus agrees (#25 and #20). The community rates them even, FRV 75.6 and 76.2. For 2027 redraft, the consensus has Yamamoto ahead, #19 to #22, and Frank's 2027 projection agrees ($19.3 and $28.3).
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 Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Oct 2, 2026): I will always have the utmost respect for Yamamoto for coming in on zero days' rest in Game 7 last year and throwing 2 2/3 scoreless innings to get the save and lock down the World Series. It's the same respect I have for Nathan Eovaldi covering 6 innings in extras out of the bullpen in the 2018 WS for the Red Sox after throwing an inning in relief in the previous two games. Seriously, take a moment to watch this highlight video (and especially key in on the dugout after he gave up the walkoff HR in the 18th): https://www.mlb.com/news/nathan-eovaldi-a-red-sox-hero-in-game-3-c299755566 But I digress; Yamamoto is one of the most bankable guys in the big leagues right now and I think he is the safest ace you could have on your team right now. There's really no weak part in his game except the team he is on, as the Dodgers frequently use a 6-man rotation and will never need to push at the end of the regular season with how dominant their roster is, and that makes Yamamoto not as reliable in the fantasy playoffs. If you're in a roto format as opposed to a head-to-head, he's probably more valuable to you because you can bank his stats early. Don't be afraid to sell Yoshi at your league's trade deadline next year if the Dodgers doing their thing - you will probably get a haul back and you won't risk his potential rest interfering with your fantasy championship.
Data as of . Consensus boards refresh daily; the staff board moves when it is republished.
| Metric | Cristopher Sanchez | Yoshinobu Yamamoto |
|---|---|---|
| Team | PHI | LAD |
| Position | SP | SP |
| Age | 29 | 28 |
| Staff Dynasty Rank | #30 | #20 |
| Dynasty Consensus Rank | #25 | #20 |
| Redraft Consensus Rank | #22 | #19 |
| FRV (FanRanked Value) | 75.6 | 76.2 |
| Expert Sources | 15 | 15 |
| Dynasty Rank Range | #13–#34 | #13–#36 |
| 2027 Projected Value | $19.3 | $28.3 |
| 2026 $ Earned | $25.0 | $31.0 |
| 2027 Projected Rank | #49 | #15 |
| 30-Day Consensus Move | Down 1 spot | Up 1 spot |
| Stat | Cristopher Sanchez | Yoshinobu Yamamoto |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 207.0 | 185.0 |
| W | 18 | 14 |
| SV | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| WHIP | 1.20 | 0.87 |
| K | 231 | 182 |
| K/9 | 10.0 | 8.9 |
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