There are a lot of amazing streamers this weekend, and in terms of positions, skill sets, and roster rates, there should be something for everyone. On the pitching side, this isn’t an A+ list of weekend streamers, but there are still several players who have posted solid ratios and are prepared to take on unproductive lineups.
Combinations to target
D-backs vs.
Arizona hitters will face three right-handed starters who are part of a pitching staff that ranks 29th in ERA. Joc Pederson (10%) hits third against righties, making him this weekend’s target. Jake McCarthy (5%) is the next best option and someone to consider in deeper formats.
Cubs vs. Cardinals
Kyle Gibson, Andre Pallante and Miles Mikolas are certainly not a trio that strikes fear into the hearts of fantasy coaches. With all three pitchers pitching from the right side, Mike Tauchman (14%) should bat leadoff all weekend. Surprisingly, Tauchman has been one of the team’s three most valuable fantasy hitters this season. Michael Busch (31%) is another left-handed bat to consider.
Pirates in the Rockies
Pittsburgh’s hitters are easily the best streamers to target this weekend, as they will visit offense-inducing Coors Field and tangle with a team that posted a 5.48 ERA. Nick Gonzales (48%), Ke’Bryan Hayes (48%), and Andrew McCutchen (11%) are all strong bats and should be starters in most formats. Rowdy Tellez (1%) is a good option against right-handed starters on Friday and Sunday.
Giants vs. Angels
San Francisco will spend the weekend facing three starters with below-average skills and a bullpen with a 4.94 ERA. With two of the three starters playing on the left side, Wilmer Flores (4%) is the streamer to watch in this attack.
Fights to avoid
Orioles x Phillies
Baltimore’s talented offense should hold up, but it will face a tough test during a weekend series in which it will face two of 2024’s most effective starters in Ranger Suárez and Zack Wheeler. The same can be said on the other side of the matchup, as the Phillies are expected to face Grayson Rodriguez, Corbin Burnes and Kyle Bradish. Several stars from both teams need to remain in the lineup, but these are not the teams targeted by streamers this weekend.
Red Sox x Yankees
The Red Sox tend to like to hit at home, but they will need to overcome a solid starting trio of Luis Gil, Marcus Stroman and Carlos Rodon, and a bullpen with a 3.13 ERA. Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran are the only Boston hitters expected to remain active.
Royals @ Dodgers
Kansas City’s hitters are easy candidates to avoid this weekend, as they will face an intimidating trio of right-handers, each with an ERA under 3.25. Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel García and Salvador Pérez are the three Royals who need to remain in the lineup.
Rangers @ Mariners
Only the best Texas hitters deserve to be active against a tough trio of George Kirby, Logan Gilbert and (maybe) Bryan Woo. This list includes and ends after Marcus Semien, Corey Seager and Adolis García.
Looking for Salvages
Ryne Stanek (Seattle Mariners, 13%)
Stanek endured a rough start on June 7, but has thrown scoreless innings in seven of his last eight starts. Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz is nursing a back injury and although he is not on the IL, he continues to be monitored daily. Stanek has made three saves since May 28 and could add to that total this weekend.
Looking for robberies
Mike Tauchman (Chicago Cubs, 14%)
Tauchman isn’t an elite base stealer, but he’s perfectly positioned to add to his total by five this weekend. As mentioned earlier in this article, the left-handed outfielder will hit against mediocre right-handed starters all weekend, which should allow him to get on base frequently. Stealing bags is easy against catcher Iván Herrera, who struck out just three of 43 would-be base stealers.
Streaming Beginners
In order, here are the best streamers for the weekend, with start date and Yahoo roster rate in parentheses.
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Mitchell Parker x MIA (Sunday, 28)
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Simeon Woods Richardson x OAK (Friday the 14th)
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Ben Lively @TOR (Sunday, 50)
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Chris Paddack x OAK (Sunday, 21)
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Matt Waldron @NYM (Friday the 46th)
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Tylor Megill x SD (Sunday, 27)
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Andrew Abbott @MIL (Saturday 47)
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James Paxton x KC (Sunday, 30)
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Dane Dunning @SEA (Sunday 17)
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Jameson Taillon x STL (Sunday, 26)
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Sean Manaea x SD (Friday, 23)
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Andrew Heaney @SEA (Friday the 12th)
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Spencer Arrighetti x DET (Sunday, 13)
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Zack Littell @ATL (Friday the 35th)
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Kyle Gibson @CHC (Friday the 31st)
