Is Drafting a Top 10 Catcher Worth It?

Is Drafting a Top 10 Catcher Worth It?

Author: RotoWire.com April 22, 2026 Duration: 1:13:33
Cal Raleigh was a league-winner last year, but is it worth it generally to pay the price for a top catcher? Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson explore that, and talk about Edwin Diaz's injury and the Dodgers' replacement(s).

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