Fantasy Baseball Weekend Preview: Streamers, Matchups, and Saves to Target
Fantasy baseball managers looking to bolster their bullpen should take a closer look at Kansas City Royals reliever James McArthur. With an impressive 38% rostered rate on Yahoo, McArthur is poised to wrestle some saves away from the competition and provide a valuable boost to fantasy teams.
Although McArthur hasn’t been dominant with a 5.40 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, he has shown enough promise to potentially take over the closer role from struggling Will Smith. The Royals, who currently boast an 8-4 record, are playing winning baseball and are likely to provide McArthur with plenty of save opportunities in the coming days.
In addition to McArthur, Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Aroldis Chapman is another intriguing option for fantasy managers seeking saves. With a 47% rostered rate on Yahoo, Chapman has been one of the most effective relievers in baseball this season, boasting a pristine 0.00 ERA, 0.23 WHIP, and an impressive 8:1 K:BB ratio. With Pirates closer David Bednar struggling, Chapman could see some save chances during an upcoming series in Philadelphia.
For fantasy managers looking to stream starting pitchers this weekend, there are plenty of intriguing options available on the waiver wire. MacKenzie Gore, Sean Manaea, Michael Wacha, and Spencer Turnbull are just a few of the pitchers worth considering for their upcoming matchups. Whether you’re in need of saves or looking to bolster your pitching staff, now is the time to make some strategic roster moves and gain an edge in your fantasy baseball league.