Overall, this week is looking good for two-start pitchers, with some hot players at the top of the list and a few risk-reward options lower down. The Reds and Braves also offer some excellent streamers for hitting matchups.
Here are the two-start pitchers listed in order of preference:
1. JP Sears, Athletics, 18% (@TEX, @MIA)
2. Andrew Heaney, Pirates, 48% (vs. CHC, vs. SD)
3. Reese Olson, Tigers, 29% (@HOU, @LAA)
4. Gavin Williams, Guardians, 42% (vs. MIN, @TOR)
5. Eduardo Rodriguez, Diamondbacks, 22% (@NYM, @PHI)
6. Griffin Canning, Mets, 17% (@WSH, @STL)
7. Will Warren, Yankees, 7% (@BAL, vs. TB)
8. David Peterson, Mets, 32% (vs. ARI, @STL)
9. Tomoyuki Sugano, Orioles, 9% (vs. NYY, vs. KC)
10. Andre Pallante, Cardinals, 6% (@CIN, vs. NYM)
For one-start streamers, here are some options with their start dates and Yahoo roster rates in brackets:
– Hayden Wesneski vs. DET (Wednesday, 32%)
– Jordan Hicks vs. COL (Saturday, 16%)
– Tony Gonsolin vs. MIA (Tuesday, 9%)
– Colin Rea @PIT (Thursday, 6%)
– Tobias Myers @CWS (Wednesday, 11%)
– Luis Severino @TEX (Wednesday, 43%)
– Erick Fedde vs. NYM (Saturday, 25%)
– Osvaldo Bido @MIA (Friday, 15%)
– Matthew Boyd @PIT (Wednesday, 29%)
– Michael Wacha @BAL (Friday, 25%)
– José Soriano vs. DET (Saturday, 34%)
– Tyler Anderson @SEA (Wednesday, 25%)
– Andrew Abbott vs. STL (Wednesday, 40%)
– Jameson Taillon @MIL (Saturday, 27%)
– Matthew Liberatore @CIN (Thursday, 24%)
– Shane Smith vs. MIL (Wednesday, 12%)
– Luis L. Ortiz vs. MIN (Wednesday, 10%)
– Merrill Kelly @PHI (Friday, 39%)
– Tanner Houck @TOR (Thursday, 47%)
For favorable Monday-Thursday hitting matchups, the Reds have a good series against the Cardinals, with many Cincinnati hitters worth streaming, especially Austin Hays (40%).
Marlins @ Nationals: The Marlins have a favorable matchup against the Nationals this week, making players like TJ Friedl (41%), Noelvi Marte (31%), and Jose Trevino (2%) good options to consider for your fantasy lineup.
Braves @ Rockies: The Braves are looking to boost their offense as they head to Coors Field. With all games against right-handed starters, there are some easy waiver wire options to pick up. Alex Verdugo (3%) and Sean Murphy (42%) are solid choices, while Jarred Kelenic (1%) and Nick Allen (0%) are worth considering in deeper leagues.