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Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Unexciting veterans can still provide value this week
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- This week's two-start pitchers are not exciting but better than last week
- Nick Martinez has a 1.70 ERA and 1.00 WHIP
- Martinez faces the Blue Jays and Red Sox this week
- Strong one-start options are available for flexible managers
- Consider streaming players from the Rockies-Mets series
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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.
Two-Start Pitchers (listed in order of preference)
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.
Q&A
Who are the top two-start pitchers for fantasy baseball this week?
Nick Martinez is highlighted as a top two-start pitcher this week, with matchups against the Blue Jays and Red Sox.
What are Nick Martinez's stats for this fantasy baseball season?
Nick Martinez has a 1.70 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP this season, despite a low career strikeout rate of 16.8%.
Which teams should fantasy managers target for streaming players?
Fantasy managers should consider streaming players from the Rockies-Mets series at the start of the week.
How do this week's two-start pitchers compare to last week's options?
This week's two-start pitchers are considered better than last week's, offering more reliable choices for fantasy managers.
