This week’s two-start pitcher list lacks a headliner who is surely going to deliver two solid outings. Rather, there are two options who have significant upside and a few pitchers after that who have the potential to be serviceable. Points league managers can go 6-7 pitchers deep on this list, while those in category formats may want to stop after the initial 3-4 options. On the hitting side, the Rockies and Mets should be able to satisfy those who need a short-term solution.
Two-Start Pitchers (listed in order of preference)
J.T. Ginn, Athletics, 25% (@ LAA, @ SD): In a weak scoring period for two-start pitchers on the waiver wire, Ginn stands out as a top-tier option. Sure, his track record is brief, but he has produced solid ratios over 43.1 innings this season (3.12 ERA, 1.20 WHIP) and has done his best work of late, allowing one earned run (two total) while logging an 11:2 K:BB ratio across 14 innings in his past two starts. Ginn has favorable matchups, as the Angels lead the majors in strikeouts and the Padres rank 22nd in runs scored.
Reid Detmers, Angels, 34% (vs. ATH, vs. TEX): Although Detmers has earned just one win while producing a mediocre 4.38 ERA, he has at times looked like a useful starter. The southpaw has posted a solid 53:17 K:BB ratio, while also allowing just four homers over nine starts. His 3.21 xERA shows that he has the potential to be better, which could happen this week when he faces a Rangers lineup that has logged a league-worst .546 OPS against left-handers and an Athletics offense that has been average in those same matchups.
Walbert Ureña, Angels, 9% (vs. ATH, vs. TEX): In his brief time in the majors, Ureña has shown respectable swing-and-miss skills (21.8% strikeout rate) and concerning control (14.3% walk rate). His strengths thus far have been his ability to induce grounders (52.0%) and limit hard contact (86.1 mpg average exit velocity). His matchups this week are reasonable, as the Athletics have been excellent against righties but the Rangers are among the lowest-scoring teams in baseball. Given that the options are weak overall, Ureña can be considered in 12-team leagues.
Christian Scott, Mets, 17% (@ WSH, @ MIA): Scott has shown some positive signs (3.45 ERA, 11.5 K/9 rate) in four outings with the Mets this season, and after walking five batters in his first appearance, he has issued a total of four walks in his past three starts. Inefficiency remains his limiting factor, as he has finished the fifth inning just once. His lack of win potential due to his propensity for abbreviated starts, combined with a tough matchup against the Nats, make him a borderline option in 12-team leagues.
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Keider Montero, Tigers, 12% (vs. CLE, @ BAL): Thanks to superior control (2.0 BB/9 rate) and a fortunate .225 BABIP, Montero has overcome poor strikeout skills (6.3 K/9 rate) to post a 3.65 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. His success at limiting baserunners has allowed the right-hander to work deep into games, as he finished the sixth inning in half of his eight starts. While the lack of whiffs lowers his ceiling, Montero also has a reasonable floor for two matchups against teams that have been below average against righties.
Andrew Painter, Phillies, 16% (vs. CIN, vs. CLE): After logging his worst start (3.2 IP, 8 ER) against the Athletics on May 8, Painter bounced back with one of his best outings (5 IP, 1 ER) at Fenway Park on May 13. The rookie has shown solid control skills, but an unfortunate .357 BABIP has contributed heavily to his 1.59 WHIP. Although Painter has deserved a better fate, he still may not have the potential to be more than a streamer in 12-team leagues. His matchups are reasonable this week, but the risk may still outweigh the potential reward.
Noah Schultz, White Sox, 25% (@ SEA, @ SF): Simply put, Schultz is walking too many batters to be considered in mixed leagues. The rookie has issued 21 free passes across six starts, and in his past two outings he allowed 10 runs over eight innings. Additionally, he has accumulated just eight punchouts across his past three starts. At best, he can be considered in 15-team leagues thanks to a matchup against a Giants lineup that ranks last in runs scored.
Braxton Garrett, Marlins, 7% (vs. ATL, vs. NYM): After missing most of 2024 and all of 2025, Garrett endured a disastrous return when he allowed five runs on four hits and five walks over 1.1 innings against the Twins on May 14. Control issues also existed during his six Triple-A starts this season, although it’s worth noting that he logged a 2.30 ERA and 0.80 WHIP in those outings. But with his lack of recent major league success and a daunting matchup against the Braves, Garrett needs to stay on waivers.
JR Ritchie, Braves, 20% (@ MIA, vs. WSH): After a successful debut, Ritchie has labored (10:13 K:BB ratio) through his past three starts. The rookie struggled with his control throughout his time in the minors and seems to need more developmental time before he’s ready to consistently log quality starts with the Braves. Ritchie can be avoided in all leagues, with a tough matchup against a Nats team that leads the majors in runs scored being the icing on the cake.
One-Start Streamers
In order, here are the best streamers for the week, with their start date and Yahoo roster rate in brackets.
Connelly Early @ KC (Wednesday, 47%)
Ben Brown vs. MIL (Tuesday, 26%)
Sean Burke @ SEA (Wednesday, 19%)
Joey Cantillo @ DET (Thursday, 40%)
Merrill Kelly vs. SF (Wednesday, 44%)
Luis Severino @ LAA (Thursday, 21%)
Cade Cavalli vs. NYM (Thursday, 16%)
Bailey Ober @ BOS (Saturday, 48%)
Zebby Matthews vs. HOU (Tuesday, 10%)
Dustin May vs. PIT (Thursday, 18%)
Connor Prielipp @ BOS (Friday, 16%)
Peter Lambert @ CHC (Sunday, 38%)
Carmen Mlodzinski @ STL (Wednesday, 9%)
Favorable Monday-Thursday hitting matchups
Rockies vs. Rangers, @ Diamondbacks: The Rockies will not only face the Rangers at hitter-friendly Coors Field but will avoid Texas’ best starters. And they’ll follow up that series with a matchup against a subpar Arizona pitching staff. Fortunately, there are plenty of Rockies on waivers to choose from, and with two of the games started by southpaws, managers should target players who have avoided platoon roles. Troy Johnston (7%) and TJ Rumfield (12%) are players to consider, and perhaps Ezequiel Tovar (42%) can break out of his slump.
Mets @ Nationals: After a slow start to the season, the Mets rank 11th in runs scored during May. They could continue to grow when they play four games at a hitter-friendly road venue against a Nats pitching staff that ranks 29th in ERA. With three of the contests set to come against right-handers, two lefty rookies, Carson Benge (20%) and A.J. Ewing (41%), are great options. Cleanup hitter Mark Vientos (10%) is the player to target if in need of RBI.
