
This week's two-start pitchers are not particularly exciting, but they offer better options than last week. Fantasy managers can also benefit from strong one-start pitchers and should consider streaming players from the Rockies-Mets series.

Although this week’s group of two-start pitchers isn’t an exciting cohort, it’s still better than the group that fantasy baseball managers were forced to sort through last week. The good news is that there are plenty of strong one-start options for those who have the flexibility to make lots of roster moves throughout the week.
On the hitting side, managers may want to start the week by streaming players from the Rockies-Mets series.
Nick Martinez, Rays, 35% (vs. TOR, @ BOS): Due to poor swing-and-miss skills (career 16.8% strikeout rate), Martinez will always have a low fantasy ceiling. That being said, the 36-year-old has been consistently effective this year, which has led to a 1.70 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. His matchups are reasonable this week, as the Blue Jays and Red Sox have both underachieved and rank among the bottom 10 teams in runs scored.
Luis Severino, Athletics, 15% (@ PHI, @ BAL): Although most managers will run from a veteran pitcher with a 4.46 ERA and 1.43 WHIP, there is reason to believe that Severino will be helpful this week. Since joining the Athletics at the outset of last season, the right-hander has struggled at his hitter-friendly home park while logging an impressive 3.23 ERA and 1.17 WHIP on the road. And he has recently succeeded, having allowed two runs over 13.2 innings in his past two starts. With two road outings on the docket, Severino has appeal in 12-team leagues.
Jameson Taillon, Cubs, 17% (vs. CIN, @ TEX): Taillon is doing Taillon things this season. The ERA estimators don’t like his propensity for home runs, which leads to fluctuations in his ERA. But his strong control skills and fly-ball heavy approach keep the bases clean, as is evidenced by his career 1.19 WHIP. In a week with two starts against bottom-10 clubs in runs scored, he’s a reasonable option.
Nick Martinez is highlighted as a top two-start pitcher this week, with matchups against the Blue Jays and Red Sox.
Nick Martinez has a 1.70 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP this season, despite a low career strikeout rate of 16.8%.
Fantasy managers should consider streaming players from the Rockies-Mets series at the start of the week.
This week's two-start pitchers are considered better than last week's, offering more reliable choices for fantasy managers.


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Cade Cavalli, Nationals, 15% (vs. MIN, @ MIA): Trying to value Cavalli gives me a headache. Anyone with a career 1.57 WHIP and 1.66 mark this season needs to stay on waivers. But Cavalli has struck out 10 batters in each of his past two starts and has overcome a .419 BABIP while posting a respectable 3.82 ERA. He has allowed just one homer in seven starts, and his 38:14 K:BB ratio is respectable. The Twins and Marlins have each performed slightly better than expected, but they aren’t intimidating foes. Those in 12-team leagues can give Cavalli a chance.
JR Ritchie, Braves, 31% (@ SEA, @ LAD): Ritchie’s second start was less impressive than his debut outing. The youngster allowed three runs (two earned) over 5.1 innings, as four walks and a home run led to a mediocre stat line. The walks are especially concerning, since poor control was an issue for Ritchie during his time in the minors. He’s a boom-or-bust option this week, as the Dodgers have an imposing lineup and the Mariners offense has started to find its groove after a slow start.
Jansen Junk, Marlins, 6% (vs. PHI, vs. WSH): Junk has some similarities to Martinez in that both pitchers make up for a lack of respectable strikeout skills by limiting walks and keeping the ball in the yard. And the right-hander has been at his best of late, tossing 11 scoreless innings across his past two starts, which include six shutout frames against the imposing Dodgers offense. His matchups are reasonable this week, as the Nats have significantly outperformed expectations and the Phillies have been disappointing to a similar degree. But Junk remains a fringe option in 12-team leagues.
Andre Pallante, Cardinals, 4% (vs. MIL, @ SD): Pallante always gets plenty of ground balls, but his upside is capped by a poor strikeout rate that is at least slightly better than usual this year (18.8%). I would give him a chance in 15-team leagues, but his low ceiling and a difficult matchup against the Brewers are reason enough to leave him on waivers in 12-team formats.
Noah Cameron, Royals, 23% (vs. CLE, vs. DET): After starting the season with a pair of successful starts, Cameron has really struggled of late. The second-year starter has logged a 7.29 ERA and 1.86 WHIP across his past four starts, while allowing nine walks and five homers in those outings. The regression is especially concerning given that many analysts felt that Cameron achieved more success than his skills deserved during his rookie season. Although his matchups are reasonable this week — Detroit and Cleveland both have average offenses — Cameron has not pitched well enough to warrant mixed league use.
In order, here are the best streamers for the week, with their start date and Yahoo roster rate in parentheses.
Rockies vs. Mets: Colorado’s hitters could maximize the value of their hitter-friendly home park when they face an average Mets pitching staff that will miss the pitcher-friendly confines of Citi Field. There are plenty of Rockies to choose from, including Troy Johnston (8%) and TJ Rumfield (7%). Those who need steals are more likely to consider Brenton Doyle (42%) and Jake McCarthy (1%).
Dodgers @ Astros: A deep Dodgers lineup could score early and often against the injury-impacted Astros pitching staff that ranks last in baseball with a 5.75 ERA. Unfortunately for those who seek streamers, most Dodgers are rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues. Still, Dalton Rushing (27%) could be a helpful catcher streamer and Hyeseong Kim (10%) has triple-position eligibility, which makes him easy to fit into a lineup.