Every Friday I look at every projected two-start pitcher for the week ahead and detail my thoughts about rolling with them on your roster. There are four tiers: Definitely, Probably, Questionable, Bench. Definitely Start features starters that are no doubters for the week ahead followed by Probably Start with pitchers that look like good plays but may create a hesitation or two. Players labeled as Questionable are for deeper leagues or have one-of-two outings that should be skipped. Pitchers under Bench should be avoided despite their two starts in the week ahead.
Definitely Start
Carlos Martinez (@ARI, WSH)
Chris Sale (MIN, @TOR)
Max Scherzer (CHC, @STL)
Carlos Carrasco (TEX, @DET)
Jose Berrios (@BOS, @KCR)
Hey Nick, my lineup locks weekly and I have an overload of 2 start options.
Can only start 5, so going with Scherzer, Manaea and Severino for sure. Which leaves 2 spots with the following to chose from: Verlander, Pomeranz, JorMont, Quintana and Straily (seriously, every one of my starters has two next week besides Price)
My gut says Verlander and Pomeranz. It’s a H2H points league. Agree or disagree? Thanks!
Sean Newcomb going to get 2 starts?! Colon is slated for 2, and hasn’t Sean pitched in his absence? I’ve dug and read as much as I can, here’s hoping you guys have some inside info! Great site, fantastic content!
You guys are completely right! I should have double-checked that source. I’ve switched in Newcomb, who becomes a Probable Starter now with those excellent matchups.
A shout out in the revision should suffice! Ha! Keep up the awesome content!
Couldn’t agree more Chris, great content n valued opinion! My spider senses say at least one, if not two, more turn(s) for Newcomb. Believe colon confirmed not to be in line for Wednesday start
That’s about all I’ve gathered too. I’m in a 14 team keeper league. Locks for the week. Need to know!!!!
Hey Nick,
With the news that Hamels is returning on Monday to face CLE, and then the CWS on Saturday, which tier would you put him in?
Based on your dislike for rolling out pitchers fresh off the DL, I’m guessing Questionable?
Questionable sounds right, I wouldn’t want to quickly toss Hamels out there.