This is the weekly Fantasy Roundtable, where the writers of Rotoworld Baseball let the readers of Rotoworld Baseball in on a quick staff discussion. It’s water cooler talk … that we’ve decided to publish. Look for it every Tuesday.

Ryan Boyer: Gallo is incredibly intriguing over the long haul as a 21-year-old who already has two 40-homer seasons under his belt in the minors. He’s a lottery ticket pick-up in redraft leagues right now, though. Yes, he’s certainly capable of slugging a handful of homers over the next few weeks, perhaps even changing the Rangers’ minds and earning a regular role with the big club rather than an expected demotion back to the minors. You just can’t count on it, though. Gallo strikes out a ton and his weaknesses really could be exploited by major league hurlers as he skips over Triple-A to make his major league debut. ESPN’s Keith Law, who knows as much about prospects as anyone, tweeted that he was “floored” that Gallo was called up and that he hopes he’s “more ready than I think.” That seems to be the common thought in the scouting community. Loads of long-term potential? Yes. Worth a shot as a waiver-wire grab? Absolutely. Just don’t expect to cash in that lottery ticket.

Matthew Pouliot: It’s hard to imagine Gallo is ready when he’s striking out in Double-A at a rate that only a handful of major leaguers do. But maybe this is for the best. Much has been written about “destroying a prospect’s confidence” by rushing him, but perhaps Gallo’s confidence needs to be shattered a bit. Or, at least, he needs to realize what’s led to huge minor league numbers probably won’t work quite as well in the majors. So, he’ll get a taste now and then, most likely, head to Triple-A to reevaluate what he’s doing right and what needs altering.

Drew Silva: So I think we’re all pretty much in agreement here. He may hit some homers and it’s worth taking a chance on him if you have an open roster spot, but it’s far more likely the 21-year-old looks overmatched for what’s likely to be a three- or four-week trial period. One thing I’ll add is that the Rangers have tried to make Gallo a much more versatile weapon this season at Double-A Frisco and that could increase the odds that he stays up when Beltre returns. Gallo had played 20 games at third base — his primary position — but also seven at first base, six in left field, and seven at DH. Playing time could open up for him beyond the hot corner. And I’m not totally convinced this is going to be a short absence for Beltre. A dislocated thumb is a big deal. Let’s call Gallo a lottery ticket with semi-decent odds — one you’d wanna buy even if you’re not hurting for cash.