STARTERS: 2023 End-gamers
Mar 18 2023
The end game is where you can earn the most profit from your starting rotation, since those are the guys you pick up at the end of your drafts or for a token $1 bid.
Managing the end game isn't easy though. Not all guys are worth a $1 bid. Some have too much downside. Others don't have enough upside to justify having them on your roster.
An end-gamer in one league can be a sleeper or breakout target in another, so we'll provide you with a deep cross-section of players to focus on.
As a reminder, check out our scouting coverage for info on SP prospects worth targeting late in your drafts.
Here were the most skilled SP in 2022 among those who earned $5 or less:
Here are a bunch of SP in each league who could be worth a look in the end...
Almost!
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