Cardinals Pitchers Shine in Weak Fantasy Week
Cardinals pitchers offer best value as top options in a weak week for fantasy baseball two-start pitchers.
The update
Fantasy baseball managers face a challenging week with limited top-tier two-start pitcher options. The St. Louis Cardinals emerge as the primary solution, with Kyle Leahy and Andre Pallante standing out as recommended plays despite the overall weak slate of options.
Why it matters
With a lack of elite two-start pitchers available, Cardinals pitchers offer fantasy managers a competitive advantage. Leahy has been the Cardinals’ most consistent starter recently, posting a 1.52 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 46:9 K:BB ratio in his past nine starts. Pallante provides reliability as the team’s most consistent rotation member throughout the season.
What to watch
Monitor how Cardinals pitchers perform against the Reds and Phillies, who rank 16th and 29th respectively in OPS against right-handed pitchers. Fantasy managers should also consider alternative options beyond the Cardinals, as the overall two-start pitcher pool for this week is notably weaker than previous weeks.
Sources
- Yahoo Sports — Cardinals pitcher rankings and matchup analysis
- cbssports.com — Week 22 two-start pitcher rankings overview
