Fantasy Baseball: Streaming Joey Cantillo and Luis Morales as Starting Pitchers
We’re diving into the final stretch of the fantasy baseball season, and while some managers may be winding down, there are still some of us out here grinding away for those head-to-head titles or trying to snag a few more roto points. One key strategy during this time of year is streaming starting pitchers effectively to maximize your chances of success.
To make your life easier, I’ve put together a ranking of my top streaming matchups for the upcoming weeks. I’ve broken it down into categories based on my preferences – from strong favorites to those with a bit more uncertainty. Remember, you can always adjust based on your team’s needs. Need strikeouts? Maybe focus on the two-start pitchers. Looking to boost your ratios? Single-matchup pitchers might be the way to go.
At this point in the season, it’s crucial to adjust your strategy when it comes to managing and rostering your starting pitchers. If you have two pitchers on your radar and one has a great upcoming matchup but a tough one the following week, while the other has two favorable matchups, it might be wise to prioritize the latter for long-term success. This is the time to be strategic and make tough decisions – if a pitcher isn’t helping your team for the next couple of weeks, it may be time to make a change.
As always, the pitchers I recommend are rostered in less than 40% of Yahoo leagues, so keep that in mind as you make your moves. And before we get into the rankings, let’s quickly touch on the offenses you’ll want to target. Using FanGraphs team stats over the last month, I’ve identified key offenses to attack – those that have been struggling in key metrics like wRC+, strikeout rate, and OPS. When facing teams like the Guardians, Rays, Nationals, Cardinals, and certain road teams like the Rockies and Reds, it’s like a highway offense – no stopping them. On the other hand, offenses like the Orioles, Tigers, Angels, and others are like green light offenses – you’re good to go, but with some caution.
So, there you have it – a rundown of my favorite streaming starting pitchers, some strategic tips, and the matchups to target. With these insights, hopefully, you can fine-tune your pitching roster and make a final push for fantasy baseball glory.