Brett Ussery | Sat, Jun 1st 2024, 9:07am EDT

Fantasy Baseball Streaming Pitchers & Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

We are entering Week 11 of streaming pitchers and we are still looking for a perfect week, well maybe good or decent is more realistic. Will this be the week? Probably not, but let’s see if we can get a few good streamers. Below are mostly new names listed, but there are a few repeat streamers. Also, a Colorado pitcher but not in Coors Field at least.

Before we get into the Week 11 streaming pitchers, let’s look at my picks from May 20 – May 26:

Joe Ross: 1 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 Ks (No Decision)
Alec Marsh: 6 IP, 3 ER, 2 BBs, 5 Ks (Win)
Simeon Woods Richardson: 4.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (No Decision)
Patrick Sandoval: 3.2 IP, 8 ER, 4 BBs, 4 Ks (Loss)
Trevor Williams: 5 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 Ks (No Decision)
Taj Bradley: 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 BBs, 6 Ks (No Decision)

Totals: 25.1 IP, 12 ER, 11 BB, 24 K,

Record: 1-1

*Bryce Elder was sent down before Thursday’s start, so he contributed zero stats.

Sandoval’s results hurt the most, of what would’ve been a mediocre week.

Streaming Pitchers: Week 11

(Rostered Percentage is based on the average of ESPN, YAHOO, and CBS leagues)

Monday, June 3rd

Matt Waldron (SD) at LAA | 26%

Before his last start, Matt Waldron had pitched at least five innings in three straight starts. However, in his last start, he went seven innings with eight strikeouts while giving up zero earned runs. On the season, Waldron has a 4.26 ERA and a 3-5 record. If you remove his seven earned runs start on the first of May, Waldron has pitched 23 innings with 31 strikeouts and allowed five earned runs and six walks this month. He looks to continue his recent success against the Angels, who are hitting .233 against righties with nearly 400 strikeouts on the season.

Other Option: Tyler Anderson (LAA) vs. SD | 48%

Tuesday, June 4th

Spencer Arrighetti (HOU) vs. STL | 7%

Arrighetti finally got his ERA under 6.00 with his last start. Unfortunately, his WHIP sits at 1.64. In the month of May he had pitched 5 innings or more in every start. His last start was his best on the season, he went 6 innings, 0 ER, 3 BB and 8 Ks. With 51Ks in 43.2 innings, strikeout potential is there. The Cardinals finally turned things around this past month, but their hitting is still overall struggling. They rank in the bottom 5 in home runs off righties and their hard-hit rate ranks in the bottom ten. Hopefully, Arrighetti uses his last start as a turnaround for the season.

Other Option: Patrick Sandoval (LAA) vs. SD | 28%

Wednesday, June 5th

Jose Soriano (LAA) vs. SD | 23%

I didn’t like any of the options for Wednesday and this matchup scares me a little. The Padres have a batting average of .268 against righties and their chase rate is low. They do have a ground ball rate of over 42% and a lower hard-hit rate of just 38%. If Jose Soriano can keep his walks down, he should be able to go at least six innings. He allowed only two home runs last month, so hopefully any damage will be limited. Lower your expectations for Wednesday but if you need a streamer, Soriano could give you a quality start and around five strikeouts.

Other Option: Jameson Taillon (CHC) vs. CHW | 42%

Thursday, June 6th

Cal Quantrill (COL) at STL | 27%

For a Thursday streaming option, I kind of like this one. Cal Quantrill has gone at least six innings or more in eight of his 11 starts this season. He hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs since late April. In May, he pitched 31.2 innings with 32 strikeouts and allowed six earned runs. As I mentioned before, the Cardinals have struggled with their hitting this season. Since this isn’t in Coors Field, I feel more comfortable with this choice.

Other Option: JP Sears (OAK) vs. SEA | 24%

Friday, June 7th

Alec Marsh (KC) vs. SEA | 44%

Seattle is bad against right-handers this season. They lead the league with 452 strikeouts and have a league-worst batting average of .220. Alec Marsh has gone six innings or more in his last two starts with a 1-1 record. The Twins did get five earned runs on him in his last start but that has been the most he has allowed all season. Marsh has a 3.24 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP this year with teams hitting just .210 against him. With Seattle’s struggles against righties, I look for a Marsh win here.

Marsh is my stat prediction this week: 6 IP, 7 Ks, 1 BB, 1 ER and a win.

Other Option: Ben Lively (CLE) at MIA | 38%

Saturday, June 8th

Ryan Weathers (MIA) vs. CLE | 34%

Ryan Weathers has been a nice story this past month. In May, he pitched 33 innings and allowed seven earned runs with just five walks and 27 strikeouts. For the season, he has a 3.16 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, and teams are hitting just .206 off him. The Guardians might not be the easiest matchup, but their offense doesn’t overwhelm you. They do have the league’s worst hard-hit rate. I also like that this game is in Miami. The worst thing for Weathers is run support. He lost both of his games last month with final scores of 3-1. With a few extra Miami runs, Weathers could get a win and a quality start.

Other Option: Matt Waldron (SD) vs. ARI | 26%

Sunday, June 9th

Tylor Megill (NYM) at PHI | 22%

This matchup could be risky but with the way Tylor Megill handled the Dodgers in his last start, I would be willing to roll the dice. Megill went seven innings, allowed zero runs with one walk and struck out nine. Hopefully, Megill can have a repeat performance against the Phillies. Megill’s counterpart will be Taijuan Walker. Walker has struggled this season with a 5.51 ERA and letting teams hit .310 off him. I can see Megill getting the run support he needs. If he attacks the Phillies’ lineup early in the game, he could get seven strikeouts in six innings.

Other Option: Bryse Wilson (MIL) at DET |8%

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