Fantasy Baseball: Week 2 Hitting Targets & Streaming Pitchers (Mar 31-Apr 6)

In-Depth Analysis

**Deep Dive into Favorable Matchups:**

• **Reds (7 Games):** Facing Texas and Milwaukee rotations, they avoid top-tier aces. The series in Milwaukee is also in a hitter-friendly park. Key targets: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, TJ Friedl.
• **Athletics (6 Games):** A trip to Coors Field is always enticing for offense. Target lefties like J.J. Bleday against Colorado's RHP. Tyler Soderstrom is off to a hot start.
• **Brewers (7 Games):** Like the Reds, they get a full week of games in hitter-friendly Miller Park for part of the week. Rhys Hoskins offers bounce-back potential.
• **Red Sox (6 Games):** Playing at home in Fenway against manageable Cardinals starters offers upside. Wilyer Abreu and Trevor Story are options.
• **Tigers (6 Games):** Ending the week against the rebuilding White Sox offers a chance to pile up stats. Spencer Torkelson is a prime target.

**Streaming Pitcher Options (Week 2):**

While aces are mostly aligned for one start, several widely available pitchers (<50% rostered) have appealing matchups. Remember the risks involved with streamers! * Potential Two-Start Streamers (Check Rotations): Jordan Hicks (SF, 14%), David Peterson (NYM, 32%), Kris Bubic (KC, 24%), Ben Brown (CHC, 12%). * One-Start Streamers: Reese Olson (DET, 28%), Tylor Megill (NYM, 14%), José Soriano (LAA, 30%), AJ Smith-Shawver (ATL, 25%), Grant Holmes (ATL, 32%), Michael Wacha (KC, 37%), Max Meyer (MIA, 23%), Erick Fedde (STL, 25%).

**Tougher Matchups:**

Be cautious starting fringe players from teams facing difficult schedules or top pitching staffs, such as the Dodgers (vs ATL3, @PHI3), Giants (@HOU3, vs SEA3), Marlins (vs NYM3, @ATL3), Orioles (vs BOS3, @KC3), and Mariners (vs DET3, @SF3).

**Specialist Targets:**

• **Saves:** The Tigers face the White Sox, potentially creating save chances for Tommy Kahnle or Beau Brieske.
• **Steals:** Jake Mangum (TB) started hot with 3 steals. While his batting average is unsustainable, the Rays face the Rangers who have been susceptible to stolen bases.

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Takeaways

• Maximize at-bats by prioritizing hitters from the Reds and Brewers (7 games).
• Target hitters playing in favorable environments like Coors Field (Athletics) or facing weaker pitching staffs (Red Sox, Tigers).
• Check your waiver wire for recommended hitters like Encarnacion-Strand, Bleday, Soderstrom, Abreu, Hoskins, Friedl, Aranda, Baty, and Torkelson.
• Use streaming pitcher spots wisely; target pitchers with good matchups but understand the inherent risk.
• Be mindful of potential weather postponements in northern cities.

Discussion

Which hitters are you targeting this week based on these matchups? Do you trust any of the widely available streaming pitchers?

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