At this time of year, streaming starters in fantasy baseball is the key to victory. In most cases, there aren’t enough weeks remaining to make it worth taking a chance on a young starter with loads of potential. Chasing volume is the name of the game, which means that successful managers will grab at least one name off this list before sending him to waivers next week. I’ve also listed a few hitters who can provide temporary help thanks to a favorable schedule.
Two-Start Pitchers (listed in order of preference)
Cade Horton, Cubs, 41% (@ TOR, vs. PIT): Horton has found his groove in the majors, tossing 22.2 scoreless innings while allowing just 17 baserunners in his past four starts. Fantasy managers cannot ignore this excellent combination of recent success and substantial upside from someone who was a notable prospect, especially when he is heading into a two-start week that includes a weekend matchup with the lowest-scoring team in baseball.
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Will Warren, Yankees, 46% (vs. MIN, @ STL): Warren has had a couple of poor starts this summer but deserves credit for allowing two or fewer runs in seven of his past nine starts. His premium strikeout skills (10.4 K/9 rate) make him especially appealing in points leagues, but he is worth the risk in roto formats as well. It helps that he will face a depleted Twins squad and a mediocre Cardinals offense.
Chris Paddack, Tigers, 25% (@ CWS, @ MIN): Paddack has had one good start and one bad start for the Tigers, which mostly corresponds to his inconsistent pattern during his tenure with the Twins. I’ll admit that the 29-year-old is a risky option, but he also has plenty of upside for a two-start week with favorable matchups. For those who are chasing wins, Paddack is a risk worth taking.
Bailey Falter, Royals, 12% (vs. WSH, vs. CWS): Falter did not fare well in his initial start with the Royals but still deserves credit for posting solid results (3.73 ERA, 1.18 WHIP) in 22 starts with the Pirates. His appeal is similar to that of Paddack, as he will make two home starts against teams who sit last in their respective divisions. He has an excellent chance to pick up a win, which is fantasy gold at this time of year.
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