Minor league keepers

by getupkid82 on Feb 13, 2026 12:04 AM EST

Ok, so I know everyone loves dynasty questions, but i figured I'd give it a shot. I need to keep 4 of the following guys, and I have a pretty good idea of who I'm holding on to, but I wanted to see if I was close with what everyone else thinks.

Casey Kelly

Nick Franklin

Jacob Turner

Brandon Belt

Devin Mesoraco

Simon Castro

Tanner Scheppers

Derek Holland (I know he's not a prospect/rookie anymore but I curious what people think)

Thank you all in advance.

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kelly, turner, belt, mesoraco

by hrv2010 on Feb 13, 2026 12:41 AM EST reply actions

I think Kelly and Turner are easy. After that I’d think about what kind of opportunity these guys are going to have at the big league level. I like Belt and I also like Tanner Scheppers. Neftali Feliz could move into the Rangers rotation this year and Scheppers has a good shot of becoming their closer in the next year or so.

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by Dan Ventresca on Feb 13, 2026 1:02 AM EST reply actions

Belt, Kelly, Turner, Franklin

by at022482 on Feb 13, 2026 1:04 AM EST reply actions

Kelly, Franklin, Belt, Holland

Yes, still a huge Holland fan.

by dbreer23 on Feb 13, 2026 1:12 AM EST reply actions

Belt, Turner, Mesoraco, Kelly

I dont like Holland at all

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by mathisrocks5 on Feb 13, 2026 1:37 AM EST reply actions

Turner, Belt, Franklin, Mesoraco

and its a pretty easy decision.

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by Archie A on Feb 13, 2026 1:50 AM EST reply actions

This would be mine

Although with Kelly now in the Padres organization he could put up frontline numbers in that park despite being more of a midrotation guy.

by JJACK on Feb 13, 2026 10:09 AM EST up reply actions

+1

Franklin v. Kelly is close, but I almost always give an edge to the position player

by PrincetonCubs on Feb 13, 2026 11:01 AM EST up reply actions

+1

by jaroche6 on Feb 13, 2026 6:06 PM EST up reply actions

Belt, Turner and Mesoraco are the easy calls

I give the edge to Kelly but could make a case for Franklin as well.

by mg050369 on Feb 13, 2026 11:41 AM EST reply actions

Kelly, Turner, Franklin, Mesoraco

by Ghost_of_Brien_Taylor on Feb 13, 2026 11:43 AM EST reply actions

Tough Calls

I’d keep Nick Franklin, Brandon Belt, and a couple nice arms Jacob Turner, and a surprise, Simon Castro

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by casejud on Feb 13, 2026 1:10 PM EST reply actions

Thanks guys..

I’m surprised there’s not really any love for Castro. I guess with the other arms he’s kind of an afterthought.

by getupkid82 on Feb 13, 2026 1:18 PM EST reply actions

I agree

I’d actually take him over all the arms listed. Not an easy choice - Turner is very talented but, I worrry about injury. Castro is big, strong, and has been durable. I don’t know why anybody would like Casy Kelly more than Castro. I must be missing something. Of course Castro does have the flaw of never playing in the Red Sox’ system - big drawback for him :)

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by casejud on Feb 13, 2026 2:22 PM EST up reply actions

I agree that Belt, Turner & Mesoraco are the (nearly) no-brainers. I’d also add Kelly, especially in the new park/league.

by gogotabata on Feb 13, 2026 2:27 PM EST reply actions

No one is keeping Holland?

I just dont get that at all. I think hes a lot closer to what we saw in Game4 of the ALCS then what we saw in the WS. Im hard pressed to take anyone on this list over him.

by ADLC on Feb 14, 2026 5:11 AM EST reply actions