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7 days ago
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Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Solid options to target, including ones with long-term upside
This may be the best week for two-start pitchers to this point in the 2025 fantasy baseball season. There are three men atop the list who have plenty of long-term potential. And that trio is followed by several starters who have at least one appealing matchup. Things are less exciting on the hitting side, as 28 teams have six games this week, which makes for a balanced schedule across the league. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] Weathers has looked great in two starts since returning from a season-opening IL stint, allowing two runs over 10 innings and posting a 9:1 K:BB ratio. Even more impressive, both outings came against the Cubs, who lead MLB in runs scored. There is a real chance that the left-hander will be rostered in most leagues by the middle of June, which makes him an exciting streamer for a week with midlevel matchups. Birdsong fared well in his first start since transitioning from the bullpen, allowing five hits and one unearned run across five innings. Even more impressive, the right-hander who sometimes has control issues did not issue a walk. Birdsong's strikeout skills give him plenty of upside, and he has more long-term potential than most of the pitchers on this list. Normally a high-strikeout hurler, Bradley has emerged from a month-long dip in his strikeout rate by collecting 18 whiffs across his past three starts. Now that the strikeouts are back, the right-hander can be considered in most leagues for a two-start week with average matchups. He could wind up remaining on rosters for the long haul. Taillon sometimes surrenders long balls, but his struggles reached an extreme level when he allowed eight homers across his past three starts. To make matters worse, the homers can't be blamed on park effects and two of the starts came against a below average Marlins lineup. I would normally recommend benching the veteran until he gets back on track, but his home start against the 9-44 Rockies is so appealing that I would roll him out in 12-team leagues. By mostly keeping the ball in the yard (5 HR), Vasquez has managed to minimize the damage (3.49 ERA) that comes with an inability to dominate the strike zone (27:26 K:BB ratio) or keep the bases clean (1.43 WHIP). I would normally leave a pitcher with this skill set off the list, but his matchups are so favorable — the Marlins rank 21st in runs scored and the Pirates place 30th — that I need to recommend him as a high-floor play in 12-team leagues. Martinez is coming off two of his best starts of the season (13 IP, 1 ER), albeit against two of the weakest offenses in baseball (CWS, PIT). Still, the right-hander deserves credit for doing two things in the past month that lead to success, as he has allowed two walks in his past four starts and hasn't surrendered a homer since April 16. He would rank high on this list if not for a scary matchup against a potent Cubs lineup. Fedde has plenty of similarities to Vasquez, having danced around a poor K:BB ratio (34:25) to post respectable fantasy numbers (3.77 ERA, 1.27 WHIP). And similar to Vasquez, Fedde finds himself on this list solely because he's scheduled to face two teams that are among the bottom-10 in runs scored. Since allowing nine runs in his 2025 debut, Paddack has posted a 2.59 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP across nine starts. He has benefited from a .245 BABIP over that nine-start stretch, but his 33:15 K:BB in those games is good enough to get him into 12-team lineups for a two-start week with reasonable matchups. Despite having shown modest dominance over the strike zone (42:21 K:BB ratio in 55.2 innings), Heaney has been a fantasy asset who has logged a 2.91 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP. Still, I hesitate to use him this week, as the D-backs are a tough matchup (5th in baseball in runs scored), and the Padres were doing well offensively prior to a mid-May slump. Backed by baseball's worst offense, Heaney has limited upside. The wheels are starting to come off for Sears, who outperformed his skill set for about six weeks before allowing 10 runs over nine innings in his past two starts. Going forward, managers should use the lefty's lifetime 4.32 ERA and 1.24 WHIP as a guideline for expectations, which puts him squarely in the streamer category. With average matchups this week, Sears is a fringe option in 12-team leagues. Williams has had more success since the calendar flipped to May, producing two wins, a 2.25 ERA and 29 punchouts in four starts. He still isn't a finished product, as he walked 12 batters in those four outings, but at least there are signs that he could be a viable fantasy option in the coming weeks. His matchups this week are difficult — the Dodgers rank third in runs scored and the Angels are the 6th highest scoring offense in May — which keeps him down on this list. Lorenzen has been the definition of a streamer, logging respectable ratios (3.77 ERA, 1.27 WHIP) and a modest 7.9 K/9 rate. His ceiling is low for two starts against offenses that rank among the top half of the league in runs scored, but he has enough of a floor to be considered in leagues that are deeper than 12 teams. In order, here are the best streamers for the week, with their start date and Yahoo roster rate in brackets. Cade Horton vs. COL (Tuesday, 20) Dean Kremer vs. CWS (Saturday, 6) Michael Wacha vs. DET (Friday, 48) Landen Roupp @DET (Wednesday, 17) Dustin May @CLE (Tuesday, 39) José Soriano @CLE (Friday, 27) Clarke Schmidt @LAA (Wednesday, 49) Jackson Jobe vs. SF (Wednesday, 42) Luis L. Ortiz vs. LAA (Friday, 17) Logan Evans vs. WSH (Tuesday, 7) Shane Smith @NYM (Tuesday, 26) Tomoyuki Sugano vs. STL (Tuesday, 35) Gunnar Hoglund @TOR (Saturday, 9) Hunter Dobbins @ATL (Saturday, 8) Noah Cameron vs. CIN (Wednesday, 28) Jacob Lopez @TOR (Thursday, 0) Cubs vs. Rockies: Sure, this series won't take place at offense-inducing Coors Field, but a Rockies pitching staff that ranks last in baseball with a 5.73 ERA will be no match for the league's highest scoring team. Most Cubs are widely rostered, but those in 10-team leagues should make sure that Michael Busch, Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner are in their lineups. And in 12-team leagues, Matt Shaw (52%) is a good option from the waiver wire. Rays vs. Twins, @Astros: Although there are some formidable starters on the docket, the Rays should provide fantasy managers with a few solid options by virtue of being the only team that is facing four right-handed starters over the next four days. Left-handed hitters Jonathan Aranda (48%), Brandon Lowe (54%), Chandler Simpson (30%) and Kameron Misner (2%) are the men to add.
Fox Sports
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Weathers delivers 5 strong innings, gets win in season debut as Marlins top Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers had a near-perfect first start of the season against the Chicago Cubs. Weathers, reinstated from the injured list, tossed five innings, allowing two hits and one run on Seiya Suzuki's fourth inning solo shot to earn the win in Miami's 3-1 victory on Wednesday night. Weathers, who suffered a left flexor muscle strain in March during spring training, struck out five, walked one and was sharp with his full repertoire before exiting after 76 pitches. He was backed by two homers by Kyle Stowers and one from Augustín Ramirez. 'It just felt good coming out tonight and throwing strikes," said Weathers, who threw 51 strikes. "My main goal was to be in the zone and just let my stuff do the work. 'Honestly, want to take back just one pitch against that lineup, I'll take that.' The Cubs scored their lone run when Suzuki went deep to left-center off Weathers' high, full-count changeup. After getting hurt, the 25-year-old Weathers had rehabbed in the minors, finishing with five scoreless innings for Triple-A Jacksonville on May 8. Manager Clayton McCullough seemed delighted with what he saw from Weathers as the last-place Marlins ended a three-game slide and won for just the fourth time in 17 games. Weathers became the first left-hander to start this season for Miami and figures to give its rotation a boost. 'He was exceptional, to come in with the first one and get through five with the number of pitches he had available tonight,' McCullough said. "The velocity was terrific, you know some good changeups and the breaking ball. 'It was efficient, quality-plus stuff, you know, to go through a good lineup there.' Weathers went 5-6 with a 3.63 ERA in 16 starts for Miami last season. He had been projected as the club's No. 2 starter this year behind 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, who has returned to the mound after missing 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. In a corresponding move Miami optioned lefty Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Jacksonville. The Marlins bounced back a night after falling 5-4 when Jesus Tinoco blew a two-run lead in the ninth. On Wednesday, Tinoco came through with a 1-2-3 ninth for his fourth save to preserve Weathers' win. Weathers is the son former major league pitcher David Weathers, who played 19 major league seasons with nine teams, including the Marlins and Cubs Ryan Weathers was selected seventh overall by San Diego in the 2018 amateur draft and is 10-21 with a 5.08 ERA in four big league seasons with the Padres and Marlins. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Weathers delivers 5 strong innings, gets win in season debut as Marlins top Cubs
CHICAGO — Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers had a near-perfect first start of the season against the Chicago Cubs. Weathers, reinstated from the injured list, tossed five innings, allowing two hits and one run on Seiya Suzuki's fourth inning solo shot to earn the win in Miami's 3-1 victory on Wednesday night. Weathers, who suffered a left flexor muscle strain in March during spring training, struck out five, walked one and was sharp with his full repertoire before exiting after 76 pitches. He was backed by two homers by Kyle Stowers and one from Augustín Ramirez. 'It just felt good coming out tonight and throwing strikes," said Weathers, who threw 51 strikes. "My main goal was to be in the zone and just let my stuff do the work. 'Honestly, want to take back just one pitch against that lineup, I'll take that.' The Cubs scored their lone run when Suzuki went deep to left-center off Weathers' high, full-count changeup. After getting hurt, the 25-year-old Weathers had rehabbed in the minors, finishing with five scoreless innings for Triple-A Jacksonville on May 8. Manager Clayton McCullough seemed delighted with what he saw from Weathers as the last-place Marlins ended a three-game slide and won for just the fourth time in 17 games. Weathers became the first left-hander to start this season for Miami and figures to give its rotation a boost. 'He was exceptional, to come in with the first one and get through five with the number of pitches he had available tonight,' McCullough said. "The velocity was terrific, you know some good changeups and the breaking ball. 'It was efficient, quality-plus stuff, you know, to go through a good lineup there.' Weathers went 5-6 with a 3.63 ERA in 16 starts for Miami last season. He had been projected as the club's No. 2 starter this year behind 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, who has returned to the mound after missing 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. In a corresponding move Miami optioned lefty Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Jacksonville. The Marlins bounced back a night after falling 5-4 when Jesús Tinoco blew a two-run lead in the ninth. On Wednesday, Tinoco came through with a 1-2-3 ninth for his fourth save to preserve Weathers' win. Weathers is the son former major league pitcher David Weathers, who played 19 major league seasons with nine teams, including the Marlins and Cubs Ryan Weathers was selected seventh overall by San Diego in the 2018 amateur draft and is 10-21 with a 5.08 ERA in four big league seasons with the Padres and Marlins. MLB: /hub/MLB
Mint
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Marlins activate lefty Ryan Weathers for 1st start of the season versus Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Miami's Ryan Weathers was set to make his first start of the season, against Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night, after the Marlins reinstated the left-hander from the injured list. Weathers suffered a left flexor muscle strain in March during spring training, then rehabbed in the minors. In his final outing, on May 8 with Jacksonville, the 25-year-old tossed five scoreless innings. Weathers went 5-6 with a 3.63 ERA in 16 starts for Miami last season. He had been projected as the club's No. 2 starter this year behind 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, who has returned to the mound after missing 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Weathers and the last-place Marlins, who have dropped three straight and 13 of 16, squared off against Jameson Taillon a night after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth and falling 5-4. In a corresponding move Miami optioned lefty Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Jacksonville. Weathers will become the first left-hander to start this season for Miami. Manager Clayton McCullough expects his return to give his team a boost. 'I think what Ryan was showing this spring training was elite stuff,' McCullough said. 'I think the type of stuff he has from the left side is, well, premium stuff. It's big velocity. He's got, you know, multiple breaking balls, a very good changeup." Weathers is the son former major league pitcher David Weathers, who played 19 major league seasons with nine teams, including the Marlins and Cubs Ryan Weathers was selected seventh overall by San Diego in the 2018 amateur draft and is 10-21 with a 5.08 ERA in four big league seasons with the Padres and Marlins.
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Marlins activate lefty Ryan Weathers for 1st start of the season versus Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Miami's Ryan Weathers was set to make his first start of the season, against Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night, after the Marlins reinstated the left-hander from the injured list. Weathers suffered a left flexor muscle strain in March during spring training, then rehabbed in the minors. In his final outing, on May 8 with Jacksonville, the 25-year-old tossed five scoreless innings. Weathers went 5-6 with a 3.63 ERA in 16 starts for Miami last season. He had been projected as the club's No. 2 starter this year behind 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, who has returned to the mound after missing 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Weathers and the last-place Marlins, who have dropped three straight and 13 of 16, squared off against Jameson Taillon a night after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth and falling 5-4. In a corresponding move Miami optioned lefty Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Jacksonville. Weathers will become the first left-hander to start this season for Miami. Manager Clayton McCullough expects his return to give his team a boost. 'I think what Ryan was showing this spring training was elite stuff,' McCullough said. 'I think the type of stuff he has from the left side is, well, premium stuff. It's big velocity. He's got, you know, multiple breaking balls, a very good changeup.' Weathers is the son former major league pitcher David Weathers, who played 19 major league seasons with nine teams, including the Marlins and Cubs Ryan Weathers was selected seventh overall by San Diego in the 2018 amateur draft and is 10-21 with a 5.08 ERA in four big league seasons with the Padres and Marlins. ___ AP MLB:
