I was really pleased with last week’s streamers. I really didn’t have a good feeling about it while I was writing it, but the results ended up great. Our two hitters were fantastic, while most of the sketchy pitching streamers were solid as well. That’s all we could ask for in a week where we had low expectations, but that’s not the case this week. I love this group of streamers, and it was tough to narrow things down. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the favorable matchups and then dive into those streamers.
Favorable Team Matchups
7 Games
Houston Astros (vs. SEA, vs. TEX)
Los Angeles Dodgers (vs. SF, at LAA)
6 Games
Arizona Diamondbacks (at TEX, at COL)
Athletics (vs. SF, vs. STL)
Chicago Cubs (at ATL, at CWS)
Cincinnati Reds (vs. WAS, at CLE)
Kansas City Royals (at CWS, at STL)
Pittsburgh Pirates (vs. COL, vs. PHI)
St. Louis Cardinals (at ATH, vs. KC)
Washington Nationals (at CIN, vs. BAL)
Pitching Streamers
Peter Lambert, HOU (vs. SEA, vs. TEX)
I’d be lying to you if I said I saw this coming in Lambert’s time with the Rockies, but it’s funny how an organizational change can alter everything. Lambert had a 6.28 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in four seasons with Colorado, but he’s got a 2.42 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 9.3 K/9 rate in his debut campaign with Houston. His last three starts have been even more impressive, allowing just two total runs while posting a 1.04 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. Having this Houston support behind him has been massive, and we love that he has two favorable home starts this week. Seattle sits 22nd in runs scored, 21st in xwOBA and 27th in K rate, while Texas is 23rd in wOBA and 24th in K rate.
Streamonator Valuation: $-50.3
Jeffrey Springs, ATH (vs. STL, vs. SF)
We usually don’t recommend two-start streamers, but both of these guys are outstanding options this week. Springs has been dropped in some leagues because of a seven-run shelling a few weeks ago, but he’s still having a solid season. He’s allowed two runs or fewer in six of eight starts this year, sporting a 3.89 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. That’s on par with the production we’ve seen throughout Spring’s career, compiling a 3.32 ERA and 1.14 WHIP since 2021. That sort of sustained success makes this southpaw a sexy option in a two-start week, especially against these subpar lineups. St. Louis has been decent, but San Fran sits dead-last in runs scored, OBP, wOBA and xwOBA.
Streamonator Valuation: $19
Reid Detmers, LAA (at CLE)
Detmers has always had the talent to be a must-roster fantasy player, but random shellings have killed his value. The good news is that some changes to his arsenal have led to a new-look pitcher, with Detmers providing a 4.28 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 9.9 K/9 rate before Friday’s start. The advanced statistics tell us he should be even better than that, with Detmers totaling a 2.81 FIP and 2.82 xERA. He also had a 3.08 xFIP last season, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see a breakout season from this southpaw. A matchup with Cleveland is far from concerning, too, with the Guardians ranked 21st in runs scored, 23rd in OBP, and 24th in xwOBA.
Streamonator Valuation: $2.8
Robby Snelling, MIA (at MIN)
I’m not much of a prospect guy, but many of my colleagues love what Snelling brings to the table. That’s why he’s an easy option as one of our streamers, posting some dominant numbers at the lower levels. Snelling has a 1.46 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 43 percent K rate at Triple-A since the start of last season. Those are ace-like numbers, especially since he leads all minor leagues with 44 strikeouts so far this year. While he’s making his first start today, Minnesota is a great landing spot for his second start. The Twins are 17th in K rate and 18th in xwOBA while losing 15 of their last 20 outings.
Streamonator Valuation: $-23.7
Jameson Taillon, CHC (at CWS)
Taillon has been one of our most popular streamers over the last five years. That’s telling of how he’s not quite a must-roster player, but he’s quietly been a reliable pitcher since being promoted in 2017. This righty has a 3.88 career ERA and 1.19 WHIP. That’s nothing special, but those are some solid statistics across a decade in the league. He’s essentially been the same guy with the Cubs, collecting a 3.54 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over the last three seasons. That makes him a safe option against Chicago because the White Sox rank bottom five in runs scored, OBP, OPS and xwOBA since the start of last season.
Streamonator Valuation: $2.2
Hitting Streamers
JJ Bleday/Nathaniel Lowe, CIN (vs. WAS, at CLE)
We have a pair of Cincy bats as our favorite hitting streamers this week. It’s hard to believe that both of these guys are being so overlooked because they’ve been two of the best bats in the NL over the last few weeks. Let’s start with Bleday, who has a .410 OBP and 1.137 OPS so far this season. That hot streak has moved him up to the two-hole in this dangerous Reds lineup, and Lowe is right behind him in fourth or fifth. Lowe has a .367 OBP and 1.117 OPS across his last 13 fixtures. Both of these guys also have dominant splits against right-handers, which is awesome since they face four this week. Not to mention, Washington ranks 28th in ERA and 26th in WHIP!
Adolis Garcia, PHI (at BOS, at PIT)
I might be biased towards Garcia because this guy was a fantasy darling for me in the past. It’s always difficult to overlook when someone’s been good to you, but the opportunity is still there for Garcia to be a fantasy asset. His most impactful variable is his situation because he’s batting cleanup behind Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber. There aren’t many better lineup spots in baseball, and he’s starting to show some signs. Garcia has a .306 AVG, .490 SLG, and .829 OPS across his last 13 fixtures. That’s close to the stud we saw in the past, with Garcia averaging 30 homers and 15 steals per 150 games played since 2021.
SAGNOF (Saves/Steals Ain’t Got No Face)
Steals Specialists
Nasim Nunez (WAS)
Nunez has been a regular in this section all season, and he’s always a safe option for steals. This speedster is one of the league leaders with 14 steals so far this season.
Wenceel Perez (DET)
Perez has been Detroit’s designated base-stealer recently, recording three steals across his last six outings.
Saves Specialists
Rico Garcia (BAL)
With Ryan Helsely on the IL, Garcia looks like the guy. He has the last two saves for the Orioles, while posting a 0.53 ERA and 0.41 WHIP this year.
Tony Santillan (CIN)
Santillan is projected to step in as the closer with Emilio Pagan landing on the IL. He had seven saves last season while totaling a 2.64 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over the last three years.
Feel free to comment here or reach me on Twitter @Bartilottajoel if you have any questions! Also, feel free to check out my Waiver Wire article from yesterday!
Trade Langford and Keaschall for Tatis Jr?
16 team H2H points dynasty.
I think thats fair. There is a chance Langford becomes a stud tho so keep that in mind.
By chance Carroll is affected by the hamate? Doesn’t look right. Lots of ground balls. No lift.
I honestly dont know. Its possible. Hes still a top 25 player for me though.
1. Thoughts on Braxton Ashgraft? Is there any significant upside?
2. Thoughts on Sam Antonacci?
Thanks!!
Yes Ashcraft looks great.
Antonacci looks like a good source for speed, AVG and some runs if he continues to hit leadoff.