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NFL Mock Draft 2024: Four QBs go in the top five

Connor Rogers, Eric Froton, and Kyle Dvorchak take turns making picks in this special collaborative 2024 NFL Mock Draft.

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Paul Skenes

PIT Starting Pitcher #30

Pirates RHP prospect Paul Skenes struck out seven and was charged with two runs (one earned) over 4 1/3 innings on Wednesday for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Skenes finally gave up an earned run, which sent his ERA soaring to an astronomical 0.53 in the process. The 21-year-old top pitching prospect built up his workload to 71 pitches (50 strikes) and continues to flash triple-digit velocity with ease. It’s difficult to understand Pittsburgh’s rationale at this juncture behind having him continue building volume in the minor leagues instead of contributing in the major leagues. Regardless of when the Pirates finally decide to call him up, Skenes appears poised to make a significant impact for fantasy managers and should be rostered in all formats.
Elly De La Cruz

CIN Shortstop #44

Elly De La Cruz went 3-for-5 with a double and three steals as the Reds topped the Phillies 7-4 on Wednesday.

De La Cruz has finally gotten to ascend to the second spot in the lineup that he was expected to fill during spring training. It’s early, but he’s finally blossoming into the five-category superstar that optimistic fantasy managers willing to overlook his contact issues were envisioning, batting .313/.412/.820 in 97 plate appearances. He’s stolen 15 bases in 18 attempts, and he seems like the best bet of anyone to lead the majors in that category this season.
Reynaldo Lopez

ATL Relief Pitcher #40

Reynaldo López allowed one run over seven innings on Wednesday in a no-decision against the Marlins.

López authored yet another dominant performance, this time against a floundering Marlins lineup, piling up six strikeouts and only allowing five baserunners over seven frames. Yet, he was forced to settle for a no-decision after Atlanta’s bullpen coughed up a two-run lead in the ninth inning. The 30-year-old converted reliever has been a revelation this season, allowing one earned run or fewer and completing six frames in four consecutive starts to kick off his Braves debut. He’ll bring a microscopic 0.72 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 24/8 K/BB ratio across 25 innings (four starts) into a road tilt on Tuesday against the Mariners in Seattle.
Cody Bellinger

CHC Center Fielder #24

Cubs placed Cody Bellinger on the injured list with a rib fracture, according to manager Craig Counsell.

There isn’t a reported designation for Bellinger, but given it’s a rib fracture, fantasy managers can expect the 28-year-old to miss an extended period of time. X-rays were initially negative, but a CT scan on Wednesday morning revealed a fracture in his right rib after he collided into the centerfield wall against the Astros on Tuesday.
Brayan Bello

BOS Starting Pitcher #66

Red Sox placed RHP Brayan Bello on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 21, with right lat tightness.

The hits keep on coming for the Red Sox as their young ace will be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks. Bello has allowed two or fewer runs in four of his five starts and threw at least seven strikeouts in his last two starts this season. It’s a tough pill to swallow for Boston as the team leaned on Bello as they manage injuries to its rotation, but now he’s a part of that issue for manager Alex Cora and his roster.
Blake Snell

SF Starting Pitcher #7

Giants placed LHP Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list with a left adductor strain.

Brutal. The reigning NL Cy Young will be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks after being one of the big names in the free agent market this offseason. In his three starts with the Giants, Snell is 0-3 with a 11.57 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and a 12/5 K/BB ratio. The 31-year-old southpaw hasn’t always had his best stuff at the beginning of the season, but hitting the injured list after he signed a two-year, $62 million contract is disaster for a Giants team that came into the season riddled with injuries to their pitching staff.
Jordan Walker

STL Right Fielder #18

Cardinals optioned OF Jordan Walker to Triple-A Memphis.

Despite early-season across-the-board increases in underlying metrics like barrel percentage, average exit velocity and launch angle, Walker has been shipped back to the minors after recording a calamitous .155/.239/.259 triple-slash line across 67 plate appearances. The 21-year-old former top prospect went through a similar experience last year, excelling in his next stint in the majors following an early-season demotion. Given his age and prospect pedigree, Walker represents an outstanding buy-low opportunity for fantasy managers in keeper and dynasty league formats.
Lane Thomas

WAS Center Fielder #28

Lane Thomas will undergo an MRI on Wednesday on his left knee.

It’s certainly not what fantasy managers want to hear after Thomas made an early exit from Tuesday’s showdown against the Dodgers after twisting his left leg on a stolen base attempt. There should be an update on his status prior to Wednesday’s showdown. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment, but it’s possible he’ll wind up requiring a trip to the injured list.
Cody Bellinger

CHC Center Fielder #24

Cody Bellinger was removed from Tuesday’s game against the Astros with a right rib contusion.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters afterwards that X-rays came back negative on Bellinger’s right ribs following his early exit from Tuesday’s contest after a fourth-inning collision with the center-field wall at Wrigley Field. There should be an additional update on his status at some point on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment.
Max Fried

ATL Starting Pitcher #54

Max Fried struck out six in a 92-pitch complete-game shutout on Tuesday against the Marlins.

Fried was efficient from start to finish in this one recording the third Maddux of his career. He entered the ninth inning with just 84 pitches thrown, and needed only eight pitches in the ninth to retire the side in order. It was a much-needed solid outing for the Braves’ ace, who entered the day sporting a 7.71 ERA through his first four outings. Tuesday’s complete game marked the fifth of Fried’s career, while the shutout was the fourth he has thrown. He’ll look to follow up this outing with another strong performance on Monday against the Mariners.

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