Minor league fantasy baseball managers can look at Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn and several hitters in the Orioles Looking for help this weekend. And those in deeper formats can look to hitters from the Royals and Guardians. As for pitching, there are no must-have streamers for Roto managers, but there are some pitchers worth the risk for managers who need a final push to close out Week 14.
Matchups to aim for
royalty @ Rocky Mountains
The Royals should enjoy their trip to Coors Field, especially the team’s players who will find their names in the starting lineup against the left-handers on Friday and Saturday. That list includes Hunter Renfroe (5%) and Freddy Fermin (3%). The pair of matchups against lefties also makes the left-handed hitter MJ Melendez A last minute occurrence this weekend.
Guardians vs Giants
ClevelandThe productive offensive of ‘should feast against’ Kyle Harrison (returning from IL and has a career ERA of 4.02) and two starters (Spencer BivensHayden Birdsong) who have pitched fewer than 15 innings in the MLB. And later in the game, the Guardians will face a Giants bullpen that ranks 24th in ERA. Bo Naylor (20%) has hit better lately and can be seen at the catcher position, while Daniel Snowman (2%) has been reaching high positions in the lineup.
Orioles vs. A’s
BaltimoreThe powerful lineup should continue to thrive against a trio of nondescript Oakland starters, two of whom pitch from the right side. Most of the team’s top hitters are widely spread out, but Ryan O’Hearn (52%), Heston Kjerstad (40%), Colton Cowser (28%) and Jorge Mateo (4%) could have a fantasy impact.
Puppies vs. Angels
The Cubs will face three mid-level starters in this series and could score in big numbers late in games against a bullpen that ranks 28th in ERA. michael busch (33%) could hit a home run, while Pete Crow-Armstrong (4%) is an excellent candidate to steal a base.
Cardinals @ Nationals
St. Louis hitters will be in a great position to get on base frequently when they face three Washington starters who have a WHIP over 1.35. With the Nats using lefties to start every game in this series, right-hander Masyn Winn (33%) is the guy to target the most.
Confrontations to avoid
Giants @ Guardians
While the Guardians’ starters this weekend are more of a respectable group than a special one, the Giants will need to score early before facing a Cleveland bullpen that leads the majors by a wide margin with a 2.60 ERA. Matt Chapman He’s the closest to a must-have player in this group, although some managers in deeper formats will use him. heliot ramos either Jorge Soler.
Phillies @ Bravos
Philadelphia He is dealing with multiple injuries to key hitters, and his run-scoring duties will be affected this weekend by facing two successful hitters. Atlanta starters (Max fried, Reynaldo Lopez) and a bullpen that ranks second in baseball with a 3.08 ERA. Trea Turner, Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos They are the only Phillies players who should start this series.
Looking for Salva
Aroldis Chapman (Pittsburgh Pirates43%)
Chapman finds his name in this space for the second straight week as he continues to be a respectable replacement for the injured closer. David BednarThe veteran lefty could record multiple saves this week as the Pirates will send out a solid trio of starters. Pablo Skenes, Bailey hesitates and Mitch Keller in a home series against The Mets.
Looking for robberies
Zach Neto (Angels of Los Angeles3. 4%)
Neto ranks second on the Angels with 11 steals and posted a solid .337 OBP during June. He could reach base frequently and steal a base against the Cubs, as their primary catcher. Miguel Amayahas thrown out only 6 of 53 potential base stealers.
Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs, 4%)
On the other side of the same series, Crow-Armstrong is perhaps the best candidate in baseball to steal a base this weekend. The speedster was one of three players in baseball to record at least 10 steals during June. And in this series, he will test his luck against Logan O’Hoppewho has allowed more steals this season than all but one other receiver.
Streaming Incoming
In order, here are the top streamers for the weekend, with their start date and Yahoo! ranking in parentheses.
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Reese Olson @CIN (Friday, 43)
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Hayden Wesneski vs. LAA (Sunday, 4)
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Carson’s Needles vs. DET (Friday 12th)
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Andrew Heaney vs. TB (Saturday 15)
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Jose Soriano @CHC (Sunday 27)
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Kyle Gibson @WSH (Sunday, 40)
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Yariel Rodriguez @SEA (Saturday, 4)
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Sean Manea @PIT (Sunday, 30th)
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Cade Povich @OAK (Saturday, 10th)
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Michael Lorenzen vs. TB (Friday 29)
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Aaron Civale @TEX (Friday, 35)
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David Peterson @PIT (Saturday 18th)
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Zack Littell @TEX (Sunday, 26)
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Lynn Launch @WSH (Saturday 30th)
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James Paxton vs. MIL (Sunday, 47)
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Simeon Woods Richardson vs. HOU (Sunday 23)
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Spencer Arrighetti @MIN (Sunday, 15)
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Bailey Falter vs. NYM (Saturday 10th)