Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings: Your Weekly Ace Guide!
Hey there, fantasy baseball enthusiasts! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the hottest fantasy baseball pitcher rankings. We know you're here to stay ahead of the game, so let's dive right in and make your lineup the envy of your league! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and fantasy baseball pitcher rankings this week.
The Week's Top Pitching Performances
Before we dive into our rankings, let's take a look at some standout performances from the past week. Gerrit Cole was absolutely dominant, striking out 12 batters over 7 scoreless innings. Jacob deGrom continued his Cy Young-worthy season, fanning 10 batters in just 5 innings. And Corbin Burnes? Well, he's been on fire all season, and this week was no different, with 11 Ks in 7 shutout frames.
Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings: The Top 20
Alright, guys, here are our top 20 fantasy baseball pitcher rankings for this week. Remember, these rankings are based on a standard 5x5 rotisserie league with QS, Ks, and ERA as the primary pitching categories.
The Elite Aces
1. Gerrit Cole, NYY - Cole has been nothing short of spectacular this season. With a 1.73 ERA and 11.55 K/9, he's the clear-cut number one pitcher in fantasy baseball.
2. Jacob deGrom, NYM - deGrom has been equally as dominant, boasting a 1.08 ERA and 12.34 K/9. Despite his low innings count, he's still a must-start every week.
3. Corbin Burnes, MIL - Burnes has been a revelation this season, posting a 1.98 ERA and 12.48 K/9. He's a no-brainer in the top tier of fantasy baseball pitcher rankings.
The Next Tier of Aces
4. Max Fried, ATL - Fried has been a steady force, with a 2.39 ERA and 9.54 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but still a solid fantasy option.
5. Shane Bieber, CLE - Bieber has bounced back from his injury-riddled 2020 season, posting a 3.06 ERA and 10.48 K/9. He's back to being a reliable fantasy ace.
6. Lance McCullers Jr, HOU - McCullers has been lights out, with a 2.77 ERA and 11.29 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his strikeout upside is too good to ignore.
7. Yu Darvish, SD - Darvish has been a fantasy force, with a 2.11 ERA and 10.13 K/9. He's been a bit unlucky with the long ball, but his peripherals are elite.
The Solid Contingent
8. Joe Musgrove, SD - Musgrove has been a revelation in San Diego, posting a 2.21 ERA and 9.53 K/9. He's been one of the most reliable fantasy starters this season.
9. Zack Wheeler, PHI - Wheeler has been a bit up and down this season, but his 2.56 ERA and 10.28 K/9 are still Fantasy Gold.
10. Trevor Bauer, LAD - Bauer has been solid, with a 2.42 ERA and 10.03 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his strikeout upside is too good to ignore.
11. Carlos Rodon, CWS - Rodon has been a revelation, with a 2.05 ERA and 10.75 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his strikeout upside is too good to ignore.
12. Dylan Cease, CWS - Cease has been a fantasy force, with a 3.08 ERA and 11.02 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his strikeout upside is too good to ignore.
13. Corey Kluber, NYY - Kluber has been a bit up and down, but his 3.06 ERA and 9.88 K/9 are still solid fantasy numbers.
14. Charlie Morton, ATL - Morton has been a bit up and down, but his 3.48 ERA and 8.98 K/9 are still solid fantasy numbers.
15. Kevin Gausman, SF - Gausman has been a revelation, with a 1.67 ERA and 11.19 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his strikeout upside is too good to ignore.
The Streamers
16. Adrian Houser, MIL - Houser has been a solid streamer, with a 3.32 ERA and 8.68 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his matchups are usually favorable.
17. Zach Plesac, CLE - Plesac has been a solid streamer, with a 3.13 ERA and 8.48 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his matchups are usually favorable.
18. J.A. Happ, MIN - Happ has been a solid streamer, with a 3.04 ERA and 7.43 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his matchups are usually favorable.
19. Andrew Heaney, LAA - Heaney has been a bit up and down, but his 3.26 ERA and 10.31 K/9 are still solid fantasy numbers.
20. Matthew Boyd, DET - Boyd has been a bit up and down, but his 3.19 ERA and 10.26 K/9 are still solid fantasy numbers.
Weekly Pitching Streamers
Here are a few more pitching options to help you navigate your weekly lineup decisions. Remember, these guys are matchup-dependent, so always check the opponent and ballpark before making your start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
- Tanner Roark, TOR - Roark has been solid, with a 3.24 ERA and 7.23 K/9. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his matchups are usually favorable. - Drew Smyly, SF - Smyly has been a bit up and down, but his 4.11 ERA and 8.48 K/9 are still solid fantasy numbers. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his matchups are usually favorable. - Jake Arrieta, MIL - Arrieta has been a bit up and down, but his 3.96 ERA and 7.00 K/9 are still solid fantasy numbers. He's been a bit homer-prone, but his matchups are usually favorable.
Injury Updates and Returns
Here are a few injury updates and returns to keep an eye on:
- Dinelson Lamet, SD - Lamet has been out since mid-May with forearm inflammation. He's expected to return to the mound in late June, but his fantasy value may be limited upon his return. - Mike Clevinger, CLE - Clevinger has been out since mid-April with a strained Terry. He's expected to return to the mound in early July, but his fantasy value may be limited upon his return. - Chris Sale, BOS - Sale has been out since March with a strained ribcage. He's expected to return to the mound in late June, but his fantasy value may be limited upon his return.
Conclusion
And there you have it, folks! Our fantasy baseball pitcher rankings for the week. We hope this list helps you make informed lineup decisions and crush your fantasy baseball season. Until next time, happy streaming, and may the fantasy baseball gods smile upon your lineup!