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Pranav's 2 start pitchers, fantasy baseball streamers and starts for Week 11 of 2025 (June 9 to June 15). His top waiver wire SPs with two starts coming up.
Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 11 of 2025, from June 9 to June 15. Several mid-rotation arms are in the mix this week, giving us a good pool of pitchers to work with.
Each week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers in line to make two starts in the upcoming week. It will look at fantasy baseball streamers ahead of the Sunday night waiver wire run for leagues with weekly transactions.
There are 31 pitchers currently scheduled to make two starts during this period. We will examine the ideal options that have roster rates under 50 percent. Pitchers with roster rates over 50 percent will also be listed. The other two-start pitchers are available, but they are not listed as they should be avoided.
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Two-Start Pitchers - Over 50% Rostered
- Clarke Schmidt (@ KC, @ BOS)
- Jose Berrios (@ STL, @ PHI)
- Kris Bubic (vs. NYY, vs. ATH)
- Yusei Kikuchi (vs. ATH, @ BAL)
- Chris Sale (@ MIL, vs. COL)
- MacKenzie Gore (@ NYM, vs. MIA)
- Matthew Boyd (@ PHI, vs. PIT)
- Freddy Peralta (vs. ATL, vs. STL)
- Merrill Kelly (vs. SEA, vs. SD)
- Dustin May (@ SD, vs. SF)
- Nick Pivetta (vs. LAD, @ ARZ)
- Robbie Ray (@ COL, @ LAD)
Best Available Two-Start Pitcher Streamers
Eury Perez (44% Rostered), Miami Marlins
Scheduled Starts: @ PIT, @ WAS
After a season lost to Tommy John surgery, Eury Perez returns to a major-league mound this week. Most pitchers aren't marked as safe streamers upon return from Tommy John, Perez isn't most pitchers.
Perez burst onto the scene with an incredible debut season to jog your memory. Through 19 starts, he held a 3.15 ERA, 4.11 FIP, 1.13 WHIP, 28.9% strikeout, and 8.3% walk rate. A 15.7% SwStr rate and 29.3% CSW rate added to fanfare.
He's pitched well in his rehab starts, with a 1.99 ERA, 3.73 FIP, 1.15 WHIP, 28.4% strikeout rate, and 10.5% walk rate through 22 2/3 innings.
Perez probably won't pick up many wins this season, but he's got a good shot at two this week. His first start is on the road against a Pirates offense ranked 29th in runs scored this season. Next, he'll get a Nationals lineup ranked 14th in runs scored this season.
With his high walk rate and second start against a solid offense like Washington, there's still some risk of a limited-inning effort this week. However, the likelihood of two great outings this week is too high to leave Perez for someone else. Get Perez back on your roster before it's too late.
Eury Pérez breezed through his 7th rehab start 🔥
5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K (72 pitches/46 strikes)
One more tune-up and he should be on his way back to the majors. pic.twitter.com/HH8zqmdoTL
— Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) May 28, 2025
Griffin Canning (43% Rostered), New York Mets
Scheduled Starts: vs. WAS, vs. TB
While lengthy rain delays in back-to-back have disturbed what's been a great season for Griffin Canning, he's still maintaining impressive numbers. Through 12 starts, he holds a 2.90 ERA, 3.78 FIP, 1.32 WHIP, 22.7% strikeout rate, and a 10.4% walk rate.
His 11.9% SwStr rate, 29.3% CSW rate, and 51.8% ground-ball rate are among the advanced metrics that fuel his great season. There's not much to point to it getting significantly worse, with an 81.9% left-on-base rate the only number signaling some regression.
Two offenses ranked in the better half of the league in runs scored are strong matchups, but they aren't terribly intimidating when placed in the pitcher-friendly Citi Field. Canning isn't a bad option this week.
Shane Smith (24% Rostered), Chicago White Sox
Scheduled Starts: @ HOU, @ TEX
Shane Smith was a risky two-start streamer last week, primarily because of a start against a red-hot Tigers offense ranked fourth in the league in scoring this season. After blanking the Tigers through 5 1/3 innings and getting his second start pushed back, Smith becomes one of this week's best options.
Smith is still having a fantastic rookie year, with a 2.45 ERA, 3.52 FIP, 1.14 WHIP, 22.9% strikeout rate, and 9.5% walk rate through 12 starts. Smith also holds a 14.1% SwStr rate, 28.6% CSW rate, and 5.3% barrel rate.
Two offenses that rank among the nine lowest-scoring offenses this season aren't too difficult a matchup. Smith should be able to do the job this week.
Shane Smith, Vicious 90mph Slider. 😤 pic.twitter.com/MCqaiaXDJC
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 4, 2025
Zebby Matthews (21% Rostered), Minnesota Twins
Scheduled Starts: vs. TEX, @ HOU
Recalled mid-May, Zebby Matthews has had a rough return on paper; through four starts, he holds a 5.21 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 3.07 FIP, 30.1% strikeout rate, and 9.6% walk rate.
You see the 3.07 FIP and 30.1% strikeout rate and understand why he might be a preferred option this week. But for good measure, we'll look into his advanced numbers. His 13% SwStr rate, 30.3% CSW rate, .383 BABIP, and 67.4% left-on-base rate show us that he's gotten the short end of the stick so far.
With the same easy matchups as Smith, Matthews should be in for a great week.
Zebby Matthews, 2Ks in the 1st. pic.twitter.com/L2zf5A3zkU
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 24, 2025
Luis L. Ortiz (16% Rostered), Cleveland Guardians
Scheduled Starts: vs. CIN, @ SEA
Luis L. Ortiz has had a decent season so far with a 4.02 ERA, 3.81 FIP, 1.40 WHIP, 25.4% strikeout rate, and 11.8% walk rate through 12 starts. His command has been a bit spotty, but he's made up for it with an elite 14.2% SwStr rate and 30.8% CSW rate.
He'll get the Reds outside of one of the league's most hitter-friendly ballparks and the Mariners in the league's most pitcher-friendly ballpark. While both offenses are strong matchups, they've been ice-cold recently, as Cincinnati and Seattle rank 19th and 25th in runs scored, respectively, since May 1.
There's some risk with Ortiz in any week, especially against talented offenses. However, he's lucked out with favorable park conditions and well-timed cold streaks for his opponents this week. The floor is lower than you'd like, but Ortiz is a good streaming candidate this week.
Luis Ortiz's 9th and 10th Ks. pic.twitter.com/KPrQ4Gs5vq
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 12, 2025
Riskier Two-Start Pitcher Streamer Picks
Shane Baz (44% Rostered), Tampa Bay Rays
Scheduled Starts: @ BOS, @ NYM
Shane Baz has been hit unexpectedly hard this season, as he now holds a 4.96 ERA, 5.01 FIP, 1.36 WHIP, 21.5% strikeout rate, and 8.2% walk rate through 12 starts. There's not much to point to things getting better, but his disturbingly high 36.1% HR/FB ratio will surely taper off soon.
His first start in the hitter-friendly Fenway Park against a Red Sox offense ranked sixth in scoring this season is a terrible draw. His next start against a Mets offense ranked 10th in scoring also isn't ideal. Maybe his luck will turn soon, but chances are it won't even matter with his tough matchups this week.
Jack Leiter (39% Rostered), Texas Rangers
Scheduled Starts: @ MIN, vs. CHW
While a lot of the outside numbers aren't up to snuff, Jack Leiter has, on paper, pitched well this season. Through 10 starts, he holds a 3.48 ERA, 4.21 FIP, 1.16 WHIP, 19.7% strikeout rate, and 11.3% walk rate.
However, a 10.4% SwStr rate, 25.7% CSW rate, 10.3% barrel rate, and unnaturally low .221 BABIP show clear danger.
A Minnesota offense ranked 12th in scoring since May 1 is the slightest bit intimidating. But his next start against a Chicago White Sox offense ranked 26th in scoring this season gives Leiter a good shot at success. If better options are exhausted, Leiter's not a bad bet.
Mitch Keller (36% Rostered), Pittsburgh Pirates
Scheduled Starts: vs. MIA, @ CHC
Mitch Keller is pitching about as well as expected, with a 4.13 ERA, 3.27 FIP, 1.27 WHIP, 18.8% strikeout rate, and 6.2% walk rate through 13 starts. Pittsburgh's offense will not deliver a win for Paul Skenes, much less Mitch Keller. Don't stream Keller against a Cubs offense ranked second in scoring.
Jeffrey Springs (26% Rostered), Athletics
Scheduled Starts: @ LAA, @ KC
Jeffrey Springs has had a rough year, with a 4.66 ERA, 4.90 FIP, 1.34 WHIP, 19% strikeout rate, and 10.5% walk rate through 13 appearances and 67 2/3 innings. A 63.5% left-on-base rate improves his outlook, but a .249 BABIP does the opposite.
Two starts outside of Sutter Health Park against subpar offenses give him a fighting chance, but he has not pitched well enough this season to trust him fully against any opponent.
Brayan Bello (15% Rostered), Boston Red Sox
Scheduled Starts: vs. TB, vs. NYY
Brayan Bello has had an odd year, with a 3.91 ERA, 4.81 FIP, 1.61 WHIP, 15.9% strikeout rate, and 11.9% walk rate through nine starts. Bello doesn't have good odds against a Yankees offense that leads the AL in scoring.
Miles Mikolas (15% Rostered), St. Louis Cardinals
Scheduled Starts: vs. TOR, @ MIL
Despite worsened stuff, Miles Mikolas has maintained a 3.96 ERA, 3.67 FIP, 1.27 WHIP, 13.8% strikeout rate, and 6.5% walk rate. While it is impressive that he's managed such great results, you can't take him against a top-10 offense like Milwaukee.
Colin Rea (15% Rostered), Chicago Cubs
Scheduled Starts: @ PHI, vs. PIT
Colin Rea has filled in well in the Cubs rotation, with a 3.59 ERA, 4.32 FIP, 1.35 WHIP, 17.8% strikeout rate, and 7% walk rate through 57 2/3 innings. Rea is not a serviceable option against a top-10 Phillies offense.
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