There are a few strong two-start options this week, and readers will see a theme one we get past the top hurler, Max Meyer. The next three men on the list are high-floor options with groundball-heavy arsenals. But once we move past those hurlers, things get ugly in a hurry. Wise managers will mix in some one-start streamers, as there are at least six who could be game-changers.
Two-Start Pitchers (listed in order of preference)
Max Meyer, Marlins, 52% (vs. CIN, @SEA)
Meyer is off to a fine start in a possible breakout season, posting a 27:7 K:BB ratio to go along with a 2.63 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. Unfortunately, he has just one win to show for his efforts, as his underwhelming teammates have produced a total of 10 runs in his four outings. Collecting victories will be a problem for Meyer all season, but his reasonable matchups and swing-and-miss abilities make him an outstanding option this week.
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José Soriano, Angels, 44% (vs. PIT, @MIN)
Soriano has shown no changes at the outset of the season, as he continues to generate one of the highest groundball rates in baseball by regularly deploying his high-velocity sinker. The right-hander could take the next step by generating more strikeouts, but for now we will settle for a high-floor, low-ceiling starter who is very appealing in two-start weeks.
Jordan Hicks, Giants, 16% (vs. MIL, vs. TEX)
Fantasy managers can give Hicks a bit of grace for struggling in his past two starts, as road outings against the Yankees and Phillies were challenging matchups. The right-hander is a carbon copy of Soriano, as he gets plenty of grounders off his speedy sinker but struggles to rack up whiffs. A pair of starts at his pitcher-friendly home park should get Hicks on track in a hurry.
Quinn Priester, Brewers, 12% (@SF, @STL)
Although Priester isn’t a carbon copy of Soriano and Hicks, there are some similarities, as he induces grounders at an elite rate, which makes up for poor strikeout skills. The Brewers believe that they can unlock Priester’s best pitch mix, and Milwaukee has done well enough in situations like this one to make Priester a desperation play in 12-team leagues this week.
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Mitchell Parker, Nationals, 32% (vs. BAL, vs. NYM)
Parker is coming off an effective start in Pittsburgh (6 IP, 1 ER, 6 SO) and allowed more than one run in just one of his four starts. Still, with a 16:9 K:BB ratio, the southpaw has not done well enough to fully earn the trust of fantasy managers. He’s a low-upside option in 12-team leagues.
Osvaldo Bido, Athletics, 8% (vs. TEX, vs. CWS)
Bido hasn’t pitched as well as is indicated by his 2.61 ERA. He is struggling to put batters away, which was obvious when he couldn’t strike out any White Sox batters in his most recent start. Two starts at his hitter-friendly home park give Bido some blowup potential, although having another outing against Chicago’s hapless offense mitigates some of the risk. He can be considered in 12-team leagues.
José Quintana, Brewers, 17% (@SF, @STL)
Quintana has increased his sinker usage during his initial two starts with the Brewers, which has predictably led to more grounders and fewer whiffs. The veteran’s upside is extremely limited, and he will have some ugly starts where too many of the ground balls find holes. I would pass in 12-team leagues.
Gavin Williams, Guardians, 40% (vs. NYY, vs. BOS)
Williams was one of the biggest risers during draft season, but he has been a disappointment in three of his four starts, with the only dominant outing coming against the last place White Sox. He continues to issue too many walks to be used in fantasy leagues for anything other than favorable matchups, which doesn’t describe games against the Yankees or Red Sox.
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Randy Vasquez, Padres, 8% (@DET, vs. TB)
Managers who consider Vasquez on the basis of his 1.74 ERA would be wise to take a longer look at his awful 8:14 K:BB rate. Pitchers can’t survive while accumulating more walks than whiffs, which makes it a matter of time before Vasquez (4.87 ERA in 2024) has some ugly outings.
Brayan Bello, Red Sox, 17% (vs. SEA, @CLE)
After opening 2025 on the IL with a shoulder strain, Bello is set to debut on Tuesday. He didn’t fare well in four rehab outings (7.07 ERA, 1.57 WHIP) and belongs on waivers in most leagues despite the potential reward of a two-start week.
One-Start Streamers
In order, here are the best streamers for the week, with their start date and Yahoo roster rate in brackets.
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Jeffrey Springs vs. CWS (Saturday, 43)
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Michael Lorenzen vs. COL (Wednesday, 6)
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Luis Severino vs. CWS (Friday, 36)
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Hayden Wesneski @KC (Saturday, 39)
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David Festa vs. CWS (Wednesday, 8)
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Landen Roupp vs. MIL (Thursday, 27)
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J.T. Ginn vs. TEX (Thursday, 4%)
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Nick Martinez @MIA (Tuesday, 16)
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Matthew Liberatore vs. MIL (Saturday, 16)
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Andrew Heaney @LAA (Wednesday, 26)
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Chase Dollander @KC (Thursday, 13)
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Ben Brown vs. PHI (Saturday, 12)
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Reese Olson vs. SD (Wednesday, 23)
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Tyler Anderson vs. PIT (Thursday, 12)
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Merrill Kelly vs. ATL (Saturday, 37)
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Eduardo Rodriguez vs. TB (Wednesday, 22)
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Shane Smith @MIN (Thursday, 12)
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Jameson Taillon vs. PHI (Sunday, 21)
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Ryan Gusto vs. TOR (Wednesday, 3)
Favorable Monday-Thursday hitting matchups
Red Sox vs. White Sox, Mariners: Boston has the best hitting matchups to open the week, as they will play four games at their hitter-friendly home park. Unfortunately, there aren’t any Red Sox hitters on waivers in the majority of leagues who can make an impact. Still, those in shallow formats can grab Trevor Story (70%). And with four righties on the docket, it’s a good time to ensure that Triston Casas and Wilyer Abreu are in the active lineup.
Giants vs. Brewers: Although their pitcher-friendly home park won’t do San Francisco batters any favors, the Giants are one of the few teams playing four games over the next four days, and they are slated to face three manageable starters. Wilmer Flores (42%), Mike Yastrzemski (20%) and Tyler Fitzgerald (49%) are the three men to add.
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