Halterman called Ben Casparius a sneaky add for leagues that value wins regardless of starter/reliever labels. The right-hander owns a 2.81 ERA (2.84 SIERA), 1.05 WHIP, 27 % K and 5 % BB on the season. Used as a bulk ‘follower’ behind openers, Casparius notched two wins in his last two appearances, striking out 10 with one earned run over 7.2 IP. Halterman trusts Dodgers pitcher development and notes that pitching after an opener actually boosts Casparius’ chance at cheap wins since he doesn’t need five full innings. Role volatility makes him format-dependent, but his ratios and win equity make him worth the roster spot while he occupies L.A.’s swingman job.

Mike Maher positioned Ben Casparius as a sneaky FAAB target for deep-league managers who need short-term innings. Maher noted that the rookie right-hander has been "untouchable" outside one early blow-up against the Cubs, and the Dodgers are now stretching him from multi-inning relief into the rotation. The first start is projected to come in spacious LoanDepot Park against a bottom-five Marlins offense—exactly the kind of low-pressure matchup you want for a streamer. Because it is no longer a two-start week (Arizona was taken off the docket), Maher actually prefers the single Miami turn, eliminating Diamondbacks risk while still giving you Dodgers win equity. He expects Casparius to cost roughly 25 % of FAAB in NFBC 15-teamers but only 8–10 % in standard formats and urged listeners to bid proactively before the "collect Dodgers" crowd drives up the price.