MLB Weekly Preview: 9/4 – 9/10

In the following MLB weekly preview, you will find a hitter breakdown for all 30 teams, two-start and overall pitching rankings and the latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball…

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MLB GAME BREAKDOWN GRID

UPDATE: LAD shifts to 3 L & 3 R since MacKenzie Gore will not return from the Bereavement List till 9/8 at the earliest. NYM also shift to 2 L / 3 R, but who gives a… Meanwhile, Yankees shift to 2 L / 4 R with Alex Faedo back in rotation after DET said he would shift to the bullpen. Make up your bloody minds!

NOTES: This is it. The time is here! We’ve successfully navigated a successful fantasy season and now enter the first week of the playoffs. This is lining up to be another great week with plenty of excellent matchups. Once again, only six teams see seven games this week. So we will need to find our edges in the 22 six-game teams. Making matters slightly more complicated, the Nationals and Mets play five games due to their odd two-game series. Possibly, this was the schedule makers expecting to make up an early-season PPD. I digress. Let’s go begin putting the cherry on top of another dominant season at Fantasy Guru!

Five-Game Week: WSH (NYM – 2, LAD – 3), NYM (@WSH – 2, @MIN – 3)

In the immortal words of Al Bundy…

A Few Areas to Target

This section identifies hitters to stream, fringe-bat tiebreakers, platoon edges and studs set up for a huge week!

Beyond the SEA
The M’s (@CIN – 3, @TBR – 4) get a tremendous positive park shift for their hitters at Great American Ball Park. Then, while the Trop is stingy for batters, it’s still better than T-Mobile Park. Making matters more appealing, Seattle will see seven righties on the mound. J.P. Crawford (26% rostered in Yahoo, 18% in ESPN, 71% in Fantrax Dynasty) has been in a nice groove atop the M’s order during their scorching run and makes for a sweet play. Thirteen of his 14 home runs on the season have come off righty arms, and he is slashing .279/.401/.468 in the split this year. He’s batting .341 over his previous 14 days with six extra-base hits, four home runs and a stolen bag.

Additionally, my boy Cal Raleigh offers big power in the split. Twenty-two of his 25 HRs have come against right-handers, and he carries a .236/.318/.487 slash in the split. Raleigh has been hot of late too, with a .333 BA, six extra-base hits and three home runs over his last 14. He will get his usual breathers from behind the plate, but with so many righties on the mound, Cal could squeeze more ABs from the DH position. He hasn’t seen much time there since late July/early August. However, the last time the M’s saw this many righties was in Week 19 (7/31-8/6). Between C and DH, Raleigh started every game.

Who’s hotter than Julio Rodríguez right now? It was nice seeing him back in the lineup on 9/1, even if Rodríguez was lacing a double and extending his 14-game hit streak against my Mets. In fact, nine of his last 14 games were multi-hit affairs! And with an exciting triple to help his team win a back-and-forth affair on 9/2, the hitting streak is now 15 and counting. Julio is making a firm case to be a top-5 fantasy pick in 2024. For me, I wanna see more consistency before I devote a top-5 pick. (Kyle Tucker would be much more to my liking, but that’s a story for another day.) But we aren’t discussing 2024, at least not yet. We have business to handle, and Julio will aid us in that business this week!

Great American Small Park
When you get to the fantasy baseball playoffs, it’s as much about finding hot players as it is about finding advantages in matchups and park factors. It’s no secret that Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati has been excellent for hitters this season. The Reds (SEA – 3, STL – 3) get to play there all week long, and their hitters are set to help you move on to the next round. Seattle’s arms will be a challenge, especially Logan Gilbert. Yet, I can see even younger arms like Bryan Woo and Bryce Miller folding under the pressure of GABP, especially when you consider their innings and workload management. Woo has already blown past his 2022 IP total – I mean, by almost double – and Miller is only seven innings away from his 2022 total. Then, St. Louis will serve up slop on the mound for the Redlegs to devour.

You might be excited to dust off Jake Fraley, who is fresh off the IL. NOT SO FAST! Cincinnati begins their week with three righties but will see three lefty starters when they host St. Louis at the end of the week. This is no bueno for weekly-lock leagues. For Daily League and NFBC players, feel free to jam in Fraley at the beginning of the week. Rinse and repeat with TJ Friedl.

So, who can we play? Spencer Steer is nice. He’s 15 for his last 50 (.300) with four extra-base hits. And his slash line against lefties is bonkers (.316/.381/.564). He’s pretty even with his power against both lefties and righties, which makes him a solid play all week. If streaming a Reds hitter, may I interest you in former Angel and player-for-hire Hunter Renfroe (55% Yahoo, 51% ESPN, 84% Fantrax)? It’s a crowded OF in Cincy, but if Fraley and Friedl are riding pine against the lefties, Renfroe will be in there to rip them a new A-hole. For his career, Renfroe bats .262 with a .527 slugging percentage, .265 ISO, .364 wOBA and 154 wRC (130 wRC+) against Southpaws. Now, compare those numbers to their right-hand counterparts: .231 BA, .461 SLG, .230 ISO, .314 wOBA and 97 wRC+. And they are not bad numbers, either. 

Furthermore, Renfroe’s familiarity with Seattle’s pitchers from his time in the division may also give him the edge in the first series, even against the right-handers.

Quick Hitters…

• BAL (@LAA – 3, @BOS – 3): This week offers a positive park shift for Oriole hitters. Angel Stadium is just above the mean for hitters and offers home-run appeal. Fenway Park has been comfortably nestled behind Coors Field all season. Three lefty opposing starters in the six games make Ryan Mountcastle and Austin Hays (49% Yahoo, 26% ESPN, 89% Fantrax) more appealing.
• TBR (BOS – 3, SEA – 4): Rays may have a homestand, but Tropicana Field favors pitchers, and they are set to face many good ones this week. Don’t avoid but temper expectations. With six righty starters, Tampa’s LHHs have a decisive edge.
• CHW (@KCR – 3, @DET – 3): The Pale Hose could face up to three left-handed opposing starters this week. Their hitters have been hit or miss this year, but there was once a time when ChiSox devoured lefties… not so long ago. Luis Robert Jr. keeps traditions alive with his .327/.381/.615 slash line vs. LHP. Tim Anderson (47% Yahoo, 32% ESPN, 71% Fantrax) also stokes well against lefties with his .311/.342/.396 slash. The latter has gotten his shit together lately.
• TEX (HOU – 3, OAK – 3): Globe Life Field continues to be the place to be for hitters with its 104 SPF (t-3rd, 126 HRPF). Oakland arms are tasty like seared chicken strips, even if JP Sears is not scheduled to pitch. I like puns. Seeing the Astros on their schedule could give you pause, with both Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander on the docket. Yet, both have been hit up at times this season; JV was last time out. Rangers should see four righty starters overall in their six games this week.
• HOU (@TEX – 3, SDP – 3): The Astros get an even split of lefty and righty opposing starters this week as well as some stiff competition within the ranks. Yet, strong park factors keep your studs in play. With Michael Brantley (7% Yahoo, 6% ESPN, 41% Fantrax) back in the fold, we, along with the ‘Stros, can take advantage of the daily splits. I like Alex Bregman and José Abreu (50% Yahoo, 53% ESPN, 74% Fantrax) to have fine weeks overall. 
• ATL (STL – 3, PIT – 3): Truist Park + Brave hitters x Cardinal + Pirates Pitching = Fantasy Goodness. 
• CHC (SFG – 3, ARI – 4): Wrigley Field remains in the top 10 ballparks for hitters with a 101 Statcast Park Factor (SPF), just behind Great American Ball Park. The only issue is the opposing pitchers: Logan Webb, Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, among others. However, the Cubbies may face up to six right-handed opposing starters. Cody Bellinger, you are clear for takeoff! Ian Happ’s strong side is as a lefty; his slash vs. RHP is .256/.383/.448 and is much better than against LHP as a RHH. Also, Mike Tauchman (12% Yahoo, 5% ESPN, 27% Fantrax) could be interesting as the left side of the CF platoon and batting leadoff. 
• ARI (COL – 3, @CHC – 4): D-back bats will face five righty opposing starters this week. Run, Corbin, Run!

If You Stink of Desperation Due to the Injured List…
Take advantage of bad teams in good situations! The Guardians (MIN – 3, @LAA – 4) may not be a bad team anymore after claiming off waivers Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López and Matt Moore from the cost-cutting Angels. (Won’t it be something when Giolito faces his old team?) But they are still a sub-.500 team and five games out of first as of this writing. So, they are the perfect combination of both aspects. They are bad enough to be ignored and available in your league, but they have the motivation to play at their best! 

Progressive Field favors the pitcher, and Minnesota will feature some good ones. But that LA series looms large and sets up well for Kole Calhoun (2% Yahoo, 1% ESPN, 11% Fantrax). Wow, another former Angel; this is turning into the Uber Revenge Series! Calhoun also happens to be hot right now with five extra-base hits and 10 RBI over the past 14 days (40 ABs). Those ABs will rise this week. Cleveland should face two lefty starters to five righties this week, which gives him the strong side of the platoon at first base. Fellow lefties Steven Kwan, José Ramírez (S), Josh & Bo Naylor, and Andrés Giménez will get a boon this week as well!

And why stop at the Guardians? Angel hitters (BAL – 3, CLE – 4) have a better schedule with all home games and up to six righty starters, and even though the team is in the toilet, guys have personal incentives and careers to play for in September. Also, in the same boat, St. Louis (@ATL – 3, @CIN – 3) has great hitting park factors despite being on the road.

Places to Avoid

We know the Washington Nationals are one of only two teams with a five-game week. Still, you could be lured into playing a hot young pup from Washington in a pinch, especially since two of their games come against the weaksauce Mets pitching staff. However, José Quintana has been quietly good since starting his brief season. Then, the Dodgers loom, with Clayton Kershaw and Bobby Miller set to take the mound. 

If you have Lane Thomas on your team, he has likely been your best waiver wire addition of the year. Overlooked quite a bit on draft day, Thomas made swing changes this season, which saw a big boost to his power and batting average. His .285 average, 23 home runs (three in the last three days) and 17 steals are all a career-high. A back issue had his production down for a bit before returning to the lineup last weekend. However, I caution that back tightness can be problematic and can come & go. You’re now in the playoffs. You cannot afford to start a guy with only five games on the schedule who’s also dealing with a bad back.

IMPORTANT PARK FACTORS

**2023 Statistics**

*As of 9/2/23 – Statcast data via Baseball Savant. Also, Ray Flowers compiled an excellent piece focusing on the total bases produced at each ballpark (including lefties and righties). If you need more information than what appears above, I suggest you check it out!

TOP TWO-START PITCHERS

IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE – SUPERSCRIPT NUMBER IS OVERALL RANK

1. Gerrit Cole¹ (DET, MIL)
2. Clayton Kershaw⁶ (@MIA, @WSH)
3. Logan Webb⁷ (@CHC, COL)
4. Corbin Burnes⁹ (@PIT, @NYY)
5. Pablo López¹² (@CLE, NYM)
6. Zach Eflin²² (BOS, SEA)
7. Justin Steele²³ (SFG, ARI)
8. José Berríos²⁶ (@OAK, KCR)
9. Aaron Civale³⁶ (BOS, SEA) ⬅️ Was Civale the best deadline deal? For what he’s meant to the Rays and our fantasy teams, a strong argument can be made. Civale has only two walks in 25.1 innings for Tampa Bay. Also, he continues to elicit weak contact with a 32.9% hard-hit rate last month, ranking 11th among starting pitchers (min. 80 batted balls).
10. Tanner Bibee³⁸ (MIN, @LAA) ⬅️ Xzavion Curry bumped to next week or pen.
11. Cole Ragans³⁹ (CHW, @TOR)
12. Jesús Luzardo⁴¹ (LAD, @PHI)
13. Brayan Bello⁴² (@TBR, BAL)
14. Bryce Miller⁴⁴ (@CIN, @TBR)
15. Grayson Rodriguez⁴⁶ (@LAA, @BOS) ⬅️ Rodriguez picks up a second start with Cole Irvin heading to the bullpen. This move also clears space for my boy John Means to join the rotation after he makes his final rehab. Baltimore should revert right back to a six-man rotation with Means since they play 17 straight days from 9/8-9/24.
16. Andrew Heaney⁵⁶ (HOU, OAK) ⬅️ With Dane Dunning following Nathan Eovaldi’s short outing, Heaney will most likely pick up a sweet second start vs. Oakland! TEX opts to bring back Eovaldi on 9/9 after short outing (three days rest) #DESPERATIONTIME

Other Options: Brandon Pfaadt⁷¹ (COL, @CHC?) POV SPECIAL, Chase Silseth⁷⁴ (BAL, CLE), Lucas Giolito⁸¹ (MIN, @LAA!), Miles Mikolas⁸³ (@ATL, @CIN), Bryan Woo⁸⁴ (@CIN, @TBR), J.P. France⁸⁵ (@TEX, SDP), Kyle Hendricks⁸⁷ (SFG, ARI)

*As of this writing, Silseth is on the seven-day concussion IL. He will be available on 9/4 and should be proximately active since he was initially clear of concussion symptoms. He could slot in for a two-start week, but Kenny Rosenberg could take the BAL start if Silseth is not ready. UPDATE: Woo will be skipped for his second start as his 2023 innings are double that of 2022. He should get the ball again on 9/15.

Danger Zone: Jesse Scholtens¹¹⁸ (@KCR, @DET), Darius Vines¹⁴² (STL, PIT?) POV SPECIAL, Rich Hill^NR (PHI, @HOU), Luis Ortiz^NR BULK (MIL, @ATL), Peter Lambert^NR (@ARI, @SFG), Luis Medina^NR (TOR, @TEX), Kenny Rosenberg^NR (BAL, CLE)

*I can see Matt Manning⁸⁹ moving up on normal rest to pitch on 9/5, earning two starts instead of Wentz. But this is how it lies currently. Ortiz could take the mound twice after a decent bulk-relief outing on 8/29. However, he may be sent back down for Max Kranick once ready. Lastly, Lambert may lose his second start if COL keeps Austin Gomber (DTD, Back) and Chase Anderson in rotation. It will largely depend on Gomber’s health. 

STARTING PITCHER RANKINGS FOR SEPT 4 – 10

“MUST SEE TV!”

Milwaukee Brewers @ New York Yankees
Sunday, September 10 – 1:35 PM ET
Corbin Burnes vs. Gerrit Cole
The game means more to Milwaukee, but don’t tell Gerrit Cole that! This dual offers us more Fantasy Goodness. ⚔️

MLB WEEKLY PREVIEW | INJURED LIST REPORT

Besides names that appear elsewhere, here is the latest injury news on a few of your fantasy studs.

Max Scherzer, Rangers – DTD, Right Forearm Tightness/Fatigue

Scherzer left his start on 9/1 against the Twins after six scoreless innings due to tightness in his forearm. Both Scherzer and Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that they believed the issue stemmed from fatigue rather than an injury. Bochy goes on to say that Scherzer is still currently scheduled to make his next start. However, if he needs more time or can’t make a start altogether, Nathan Eovaldi is on his way back. He threw a “heavier” bullpen session on 9/1 and came out of it fine after having a small setback with tightness in his side during his rehab. It is unknown if he’ll need a rehab start, but the team is hopeful he won’t.

If EO does finally make his way back this week, he should slot in on 9/8 vs. OAK unless needed to cover for Max. This way, if he needs a rehab start, he may be able to squeeze one in beforehand. From 9/8-9/20, Texas will play a game every day and 13 in total. UPDATE: EO will return on 9/5 vs. HOU instead and push Dane Dunning to 9/8 for extra rest.

Ty France, Mariners – DTD, Right Elbow Contusion

France exited his game on 9/2 after he was hit by Grant Hartwig’s 95.1 mph sinker in the sixth inning. Fortunately, X-rays were negative, and the diagnosis was an elbow contusion. He was out of the starting lineup in the series finale to let the swelling and soreness go down. He should be back in there on 9/4 @CIN, but be sure to check his status! This was the 29th time France had been hit by a pitch this season, leading MLB.  

Riley Greene, Tigers – 10-day IL, Right Elbow Inflammation

The Tigers were hoping they had avoided injury with Greene after he hit the ground hard on a diving catch in their win over the White Sox on 9/1. However, Greene’s elbow swelled up overnight and became sore, prompting the Tigers to have him undergo an MRI exam. He’ll return to Detroit next week to begin rehab and will get another MRI in 7-10 days once the swelling subsides.

Graham Ashcraft, Reds – 15-day IL, Stress Reaction in Toe

Ashcraft was placed on the IL on 9/2 with a stress reaction in his right big toe. He exited his start on 9/1 after five-plus innings due to pain in the digit. “We’re still talking through all the information that [team doctors] have,” manager David Bell said. “There’s some optimism about him pitching again for us this season, which is great. I mean, there’s not that much time left.” The Reds staff could ill-afford this loss. After all, they are merely a game out of the third Wild Card as of 9/2. And this isn’t the only hitch in their giddy-up (more below and in Medical Updates). 

Can you believe COVID has reared its ugly head just in time for the fantasy playoffs? Yeah, that’s about right; throw another challenge in our path to crush! Starters Hunter Greene and Brandon Williamson have tested positive for COVID-19, as did Ben Lively and Fernando Cruz. Greene, Lively and Cruz can return on 9/8 against the Cardinals per MLB’s revised COVID rules for 2023 as long as they test negative in seven days and are healthy enough to play. If healthy, Williamson can return as early as 9/9 and could pitch then or on 9/10 after Andrew Abbott pitches on 9/9. 

However, the Reds still have three rotation spots to fill this week after Carson Spiers took the ball on 9/3 (4 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K vs. CHC). Connor Phillips, MLB Pipeline’s No. 70 prospect and the Reds’ No. 4, and Lyon Richardson, who started and allowed two runs in 4.2 innings in Game 2 of a DH on 9/1, are in line to start on 9/5 and 9/6 respectively.

To end on a positive note, reliever Tejay Antone returned to a Major League bullpen after two years recovering from Tommy John surgery. Hopefully, he can return to his electric form and help stem the tide for the playoff-hopeful Reds. 

Medical Updates…

• Walker Buehler, Dodgers: Buehler (elbow) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on 9/3. However, the stint should only be 1-2 IP, just like the sim games at the Dodgers Complex Center. He will require at least 3-4 rehab starts before any potential activation and is still several weeks away. It seems like LA is getting him ready for the playoffs if anything. Any potential pitches at the major-league level would be one hell of an accomplishment, coming off his second Tommy John surgery and right flexor tendon repair roughly one year ago.
• J.D. Martinez, Dodgers: Martinez (groin tightness) joined Triple-A Oklahoma City on 9/3 for a few rehab games.
• Jonathan India, Reds: Manager David Bell said that India (left foot plantar fasciitis) could begin a rehab assignment within a week. Not so good news for teammate Matt McLain (right oblique strain). He will be out for at least two to three more weeks before he’s able to play, making it hard to be back before the end of the season. As a result, Noelvi Marte (10% Yahoo, 3% ESPN, 51% Fantrax) will get more playing time in the infield. Maybe he will turn around the cold start to his MLB career.
• John Means, Orioles: Means (TJS recovery/Back) fired his fifth rehab start on 8/31. His stat line was 5 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 6 K, 86 PIT/53 Strikes. Does anybody else think he should start above Jack Flaherty or Cole Irvin? ? Also, he has a 0.96 ERA in two Triple-A starts, his fourth and fifth rehabs. BAL will activate him no later than 9/10 after making one more rehab start, but his role is TBD. It’s been a minute since taking a Major League mound – I get it – and Triple-A hitters are Triple-A hitters, but c’mon! We’ll see what they decide to do, but either way, Means is my dude, and I am jacked! If you ever get a chance to read his story, check it out. He’s been through so much to be where he’s at, and I’m excited the hard work is paying off!
• Marcus Stroman, Cubs: Stroman (right rib cartilage fracture) should throw a bullpen session on 9/4. He is still progressing based on pain tolerance during this early stage of recovery.
• Jorge Soler, Marlins: Soler (right hip tightness) was out of the lineup for the fifth straight game on 9/3 despite feeling healthy enough to play. He last played on 8/29, and with the off-day on 9/4, it could be a full week until he returns to game action due to his lingering hip tightness.
• Byron Buxton, Twins: Buxton (right hamstring strain) experienced soreness in the patella tendon of his right knee while starting at DH for Triple-A St. Paul on 9/1, and he was removed from the game after two at-bats. ?
• Shane Bieber, Guardians: Bieber (right elbow inflammation) threw a bullpen on 8/31 in which he used all his pitches. He’s expected to have one more bullpen session before progressing to facing live hitters.

POV SPECIAL – SP STREAMS OF THE WEEK

→ Brandon Pfaadt⁷¹, RH ARI (COL, @CHC?; 12% rostered in Yahoo, 4% in ESPN, 66% in Fantrax Dynasty) – Pfaadt had looked better before another bad outing vs. the Dodgers. Beforehand, in five August starts, Pfaadt had yielded 10 runs across 29.2 innings with a 30:9 K:BB. But he fell victim to some shotty defense against LA, and in typical Dodger fashion, they made Arizona pay. At the end of the day, Pfaadt gave up eight hits, six runs (5 ER), two home runs, two walks and four strikeouts. However, this is about matchups, and the Rockies on the road after a home series is just about the best matchup in baseball. I am not super afraid of the Cubs, either.

UPDATE!!!

Honorable Mention: Darius Vines¹⁴², RH ATL (STL, PIT?; 5% Yahoo, 1% ESPN, 22% Fantrax) – Warning: Not for the Faint of Heart! There is a chance by the time you’re reading this that Spencer Strider² pitches on 9/5 with regular rest, giving him two starts and pushing Vines to the back of the line. Plus, with the way Atlanta goes whirling dervish with their fifth starter, will Vines even pitch? NOPE! Vines was sent back to Triple-A after publication in favor of Mike Soroka, who will start 9/5 and could make the two-starts. The matchups are sweet, even with the Pirates’ win streak. Some questions seeking answers, and we may not get them till Tuesday, Sept. 5.

UPDATE: Soroka heads to the IL with forearm inflammation, and Vines is back with the big club. Vines could come on out of the bullpen to serve as a between start throwing session and to keep sharp but should start on 9/10 to reclaim one of his starts. Unfortunate news for Soroka, however, and we will have to await further tests.

However, if we get confirmation of Atlanta’s current rotation setup, Vines can be the Hail Mary you are looking for this week. He is Atlanta’s No. 10 ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline and No. 13 according to FanGraphs. He made his MLB debut in Coors Field of all places and shined. Beforehand, in nine game starts split between Triple-A (5), High-A (2) and Rookie (2), Vines is sporting a 2.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 46 K in 43.1 IP. Oh, what do they put in the Atlanta Pitcher’s Planter?

UPDATE #2: ATL is still reshuffling their rotation for Monday’s (9/11) doubleheader with the Phillies. Looks like Charlie Morton will be pushed to pitch one of the two games, and either Vines or Allan Winans will pitch on 9/10. This all buys time for Kyle Wright to make one more rehab start before potentially being activated on 9/15 @MIA.

One-Start Pitcher: Jordan Wicks⁷⁷, LH CHC (SFG; 25% Yahoo, 10% ESPN, 52% Fantrax), Michael King¹¹², RH NYY (MIL; 16% Yahoo, 5% ESPN, 41% Fantrax) – Wicks has looked pretty good since making his Major League debut, throwing 10 innings and allowing just two earned runs while striking out 12. He has a pretty nice matchup versus a struggling San Francisco offense and should be a top priority for streaming. On the season, the Giants are hitting .245 vs. LHP (22nd). Moreover, they have a .379 SLG (27th), .134 ISO (28th), .299 wOBA (27th) and 90 wRC+ (25th) vs. LHP. This is ScottyFLA’s GUY, and I couldn’t be in more agreement. (If you’re in our Discord, you know ScottyFLA!)

As for King, if you are in your fantasy playoffs or looking to round the year off strongly, let’s get weird. This “opener” has been getting deeper and deeper into games, firing a season-high 61 pitches last time out. King should qualify at both SP and RP in your league by now, but throw him in that RP or P slot for extra sneakiness. King is building towards traditional starts and can earn a win versus the road Brewers (.231/.307/.355 Away). Also, if your league caps the number of starts you make, consider Jhony Brito (2% Yahoo, 1% ESPN, 15% Fantrax) in the same game. He could follow King with bulk innings and can swipe the win. However, my gut says King goes deep enough and gets the victory as the starter.

*Kyle Harrison⁶⁶, LH SFG (COL; 38% Yahoo, 11% ESPN, 72% Fantrax) is a good stream if available in your league. Last time out, he was taken to the woodshed four times by a veteran SDP lineup, as he stubbornly stuck with challenging their hitters. But I like that, and this Colorado lineup doesn’t have the talent that San Diego does. Best of luck, Fam!

For more streaming options on the mound AND at the plate, visit Ray’s FAAB Values!