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Fantasy Baseball Week 9 Preview: Top 10 sleeper pitchers include Ryne Nelson, Walbert Urena
TL;DR
For Fantasy Baseball Week 9, Scott White recommends 10 sleeper pitchers, all rostered in under 80% of CBS Sports leagues, including Ryne Nelson and Walbert Urena. These pitchers are suggested for their favorable matchups and potential to help teams struggling with their pitching options.
Key points
- Scott White recommends 10 sleeper pitchers for Week 9.
- All recommended pitchers are rostered in less than 80% of CBS Sports leagues.
- Ryne Nelson and Walbert Urena are highlighted for their favorable matchups.
- Streaming pitchers can help teams struggling with pitching options.
Streaming pitchers isn't for the faint of heart, but if you find yourself without enough reliable options in a given scoring period, it may be what you need to stay afloat. Scott White has 10 recommendations for the upcoming scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. Generally, only the top two or three are full-throated endorsements, while the rest are more about making the best of a bad situation.
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Sleeper pitchers for Week 9 (May 18-24)
| team logo team logo player headshot Ryne Nelson SP ARI Arizona • #19 • Age: 28 | ||
| team logo team logo player headshot Walbert Urena SP LAA L.A. Angels • #57 • Age: 22 | ||
| team logo team logo player headshot Reid Detmers SP LAA L.A. Angels • #48 • Age: 26 |
Q&A
Who are the top sleeper pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Week 9?
The top sleeper pitchers include Ryne Nelson, Walbert Urena, Reid Detmers, and Andrew Abbott, among others.
What makes Ryne Nelson a good streaming option this week?
Ryne Nelson has favorable matchups against the Giants and Rockies, making him a strong streaming option despite a previously inflated ERA.
Why is Walbert Urena recommended for Week 9?
Walbert Urena is recommended due to his high ground-ball rate and favorable matchup against the Athletics, despite his outings typically being shorter.
What are the roster percentages for the recommended sleeper pitchers?
Ryne Nelson is rostered at 59%, Walbert Urena at 11%, and other pitchers like Reid Detmers and Andrew Abbott have varying roster percentages, all under 80%.
