This week's two-start pitcher list lacks a headliner, but it deserves credit for being a deep group with 5-7 viable options, depending on a manager's league format and tolerance for risk. The one-start list is spectacular this week, as there are nearly 10 members who can be started with enthusiasm. On the hitting side, the Brewers and Cardinals are about to embark on a rare eight-game week, which makes their players easy streaming targets.
J.T. Ginn, Athletics, 43% (@ DET, @ CWS): Thanks to a heavy groundball lean, Ginn has been one of baseball's most consistent starters over the past two months (2.48 ERA, 1.21 WHIP). Fantasy managers shouldn't confuse the right-hander's consistency with dominance, as over that stretch he has logged a mediocre 59:27 K:BB ratio. Still, consistent success is good enough to make Ginn a strong option during a two-start week with two road outings. As is the case with many of his teammates, Ginn has been much more successful when working away from his hitter-friendly home park (2.31 ERA).
Ian Seymour, Rays, 33% (vs. NYY, vs. SEA): Since moving into a role as a starter/bulk reliever who follows an opener, Seymour has produced a 2.52 ERA and 0.76 WHIP. The southpaw has also logged an impressive 27:4 K:BB ratio over those five outings, while enjoying the benefits of good fortune (.158 BABIP). **** uming that he handles the Judge-less Yankees in his initial start, Seymour could have a dominant week that will include a start against a Mariners lineup that sits last in OPS vs. lefties.
Joey Cantillo, Guardians, 47% (@ MIN, @ MIA): Cantillo got his season back on track by lowering his walk rate in June before issuing five free passes on July 1. The southpaw collects just enough whiffs (8.8 K/9 rate) to be an effective starter when his control skills are respectable, and this week he will face two offenses that are in the middle of the pack in terms of walk rate. Fantasy managers should view Cantillo as a boom-or-bust option who can be deployed by managers who are not overly concerned with their WHIP.
Michael McGreevy, Cardinals, 31% (vs. MIL, vs. ATL): The combination of strong control skills (2.1 BB/9 rate) and good luck (.252 BABIP) has helped McGreevy to be a ratios **** et (3.12 ERA, 1.11 WHIP) despite poor swing-and-miss abilities (5.7 K/9 rate). The right-hander has been terrific at home this season (1.96 ERA), which helps him to earn a lineup spot despite having a start against a Brewers offense that ranks sixth in OPS vs. righties.
J.T. Ginn, Athletics, 43% (@ DET, @ CWS): Thanks to a heavy groundball lean, Ginn has been one of baseball's most consistent starters over the past two months (2.48 ERA, 1.21 WHIP). Fantasy managers shouldn't confuse the right-hander's consistency with dominance, as over that stretch he has logged a mediocre 59:27 K:BB ratio. Still, consistent success is good enough to make Ginn a strong option during a two-start week with two road outings. As is the case with many of his teammates, Ginn has been much more successful when working away from his hitter-friendly home park (2.31 ERA).
Ian Seymour, Rays, 33% (vs. NYY, vs. SEA): Since moving into a role as a starter/bulk reliever who follows an opener, Seymour has produced a 2.52 ERA and 0.76 WHIP. The southpaw has also logged an impressive 27:4 K:BB ratio over those five outings, while enjoying the benefits of good fortune (.158 BABIP). **** uming that he handles the Judge-less Yankees in his initial start, Seymour could have a dominant week that will include a start against a Mariners lineup that sits last in OPS vs. lefties.
Joey Cantillo, Guardians, 47% (@ MIN, @ MIA): Cantillo got his season back on track by lowering his walk rate in June before issuing five free passes on July 1. The southpaw collects just enough whiffs (8.8 K/9 rate) to be an effective starter when his control skills are respectable, and this week he will face two offenses that are in the middle of the pack in terms of walk rate. Fantasy managers should view Cantillo as a boom-or-bust option who can be deployed by managers who are not overly concerned with their WHIP.
Michael McGreevy, Cardinals, 31% (vs. MIL, vs. ATL): The combination of strong control skills (2.1 BB/9 rate) and good luck (.252 BABIP) has helped McGreevy to be a ratios **** et (3.12 ERA, 1.11 WHIP) despite poor swing-and-miss abilities (5.7 K/9 rate). The right-hander has been terrific at home this season (1.96 ERA), which helps him to earn a lineup spot despite having a start against a Brewers offense that ranks sixth in OPS vs. righties.
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