Dynasty: Troy Melton. Redraft: Shota Imanaga. The FanRanked staff dynasty board has Melton ahead, Melton #139 and Imanaga #152, but the expert consensus has Imanaga ahead (#199 to #234). The community disagrees, leaning Imanaga, FRV 55.3 to 49.1. For 2027 redraft, the consensus has Imanaga ahead, #128 to #247, and Frank's 2027 projection agrees ($14.3 and $5.3).
JD on Troy Melton (Aug 11, 2026): Yeah I'm gonna move him up again. I'm gonna keep moving up until he proves to me that he shouldn't be this caliber of starting pitcher. I love that he is the kind of guy that can go deep into games because he’s not trying to strike out the world. He still gets his Ks, maybe not 11+ per 9 like some guys but he is still incredibly valuable to dynasty owners with his minuscule WHIP. All aboard the Melton train!
Data as of . Consensus boards refresh daily; the staff board moves when it is republished.
| Metric | Shota Imanaga | Troy Melton |
|---|---|---|
| Team | CHC | DET |
| Position | SP | SP |
| Age | 33 | 25 |
| Staff Dynasty Rank | #152 | #139 |
| Dynasty Consensus Rank | #199 | #234 |
| Redraft Consensus Rank | #128 | #247 |
| FRV (FanRanked Value) | 55.3 | 49.1 |
| Expert Sources | 13 | 11 |
| Dynasty Rank Range | #157–#275 | #135–#370 |
| 2027 Projected Value | $14.3 | $5.3 |
| 2026 $ Earned | $9.0 | $2.0 |
| 2027 Projected Rank | #72 | #197 |
| 30-Day Consensus Move | Up 15 spots | Down 21 spots |
| Stat | Shota Imanaga | Troy Melton |
|---|---|---|
| IP | 174.1 | 114.1 |
| W | 11 | 8 |
| SV | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 3.77 | 2.76 |
| WHIP | 1.10 | 1.13 |
| K | 174 | 94 |
| K/9 | 9.0 | 7.4 |
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