2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 22 (2025)

August 25, 2025

Pranav's 2 start pitchers streamers, fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups, sleepers, starts for Week 22 of 2025 (August 25 to August 31). His top SP matchups with two starts.

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 22 of 2025, from August 25 to August 31. With rotations temporarily settled, we will get to look at a large crop of two-start pitchers this week.

Every 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 37 pitchers currently scheduled for two starts in this period. We will examine the best options with 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

• Lucas Giolito (@ BAL, vs. PIT)
• Luis Gil (vs. WAS, @ CHW)
• Max Scherzer (vs. MIN, vs. MIL)
• Tanner Bibee (vs. TB, vs. SEA)
• Tarik Skubal (@ ATH, @ KC)
• Noah Cameron (@ CHW, vs. DET)
• Joe Ryan (@ TOR, vs. SD)
• Bryce Miller (vs. SD, @ CLE)
• Jacob deGrom (vs. LAA, @ ATH)
• Spencer Strider (@ MIA, @ PHI)
• Edward Cabrera (vs. ATL, @ NYM)
• Sandy Alcantara (vs. ATL, @ NYM)
• Kodai Senga (vs. PHI, vs. MIA)
• Cristopher Sanchez (@ NYM, vs. ATL)
• Jesus Luzardo (@ NYM, vs. ATL)
• Matthew Boyd (@ SF, @ COL)
• Hunter Greene (@ LAD, vs. STL)
• Jacob Misiorowski (vs. ARZ, @ TOR)
• Quinn Priester (vs. ARZ, @ TOR)
• Brandon Pfaadt (@ MIL, @ LAD)

Best Available Two-Start Pitcher Streamers

Shane Baz (44% Rostered), Tampa Bay Rays

Scheduled Starts: @ CLE, @ WAS

Lady Luck has not been on Baz's side this season, resulting in a 5.22 ERA, 4.78 FIP, 1.37 WHIP, 24.1% strikeout rate, and 8.8% walk rate through 24 starts.

He has pitched well this year, with a 12.5% SwStr rate, 28.6% CSW rate, and 47.4% ground ball rate -- all marks of a strong pitcher. However, the 26-year-old has had some of the worst luck we've seen this season, as he possesses a .304 BABIP, 31.7% HR/FB ratio, and 72.1% left-on-base rate.

While his 10.5% barrel rate and 40.8% hard-hit rate will lead to a worse BABIP and HR/FB ratio, his numbers are still victim to some terrible luck.

Baz will get out of the homer-friendly George M. Steinbrenner Field this week; this should serve him well, as he possesses a 3.52 ERA in away games. He'll take the mound against a Cleveland offense ranked 26th in scoring this season and a Washington team ranked 23rd in scoring since the All-Star break. There aren't enough big bats in either lineup to worry too much about Baz this week.

Shane Baz, Wicked 85mph Knuckle Curve. 🤢 pic.twitter.com/vetQKX7beT

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 13, 2025

Jose Soriano (35% Rostered), Los Angeles Angels

Scheduled Starts: @ TEX, @ HOU

For all of the ups and downs, Soriano is coming near the end of another solid year. Through 26 starts, he holds a 4.00 ERA, 3.70 FIP, 1.38 WHIP, 20.5% strikeout rate, and 10.5% walk rate.

A 12.3% SwStr rate, 28.6% CSW rate, and elite 66.7% ground ball rate should keep him afloat in most categories. And while his 49.2% hard-hit rate and 10.5% walk rate will inflate some of his numbers, his .310 BABIP, 21.6% HR/FB ratio, and 69.7% left-on-base rate should still even out a bit to his benefit.

He'll face off against two division rivals who both rank in the bottom third in runs scored this season. You can roll the dice with Soriano this week.

José Soriano, Wicked 87mph Knuckle Curve. 🤢 pic.twitter.com/Str0uz1XQ3

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 12, 2025

Cam Schlittler (25% Rostered), New York Yankees

Scheduled Starts: vs. WAS, @ CHW

Schlittler has had a strong start to his MLB career, with a 3.22 ERA, 4.57 FIP, 1.32 WHIP, 24.8% strikeout rate, and 10.8% walk rate through seven starts.

The right-handed pitcher has missed a lot of bats so far, with a 13.4% SwStr rate and 28.8% CSW rate. While his 88.7% left-on-base rate does point to regression, his 25% HR/FB ratio should soften that blow.

Most of Schlittler's success has come from his elite fastball, a pitch that averages 98 mph with 16.4 inches of induced vertical break. On 59% usage, his four-seamer holds a 70.9% strike rate, 14% SwStr rate, 29.9% CSW rate, 40.4% ground ball rate, and .297 xwOBA.

While the White Sox rank 29th in scoring this season, they have quietly been one of the hottest teams in baseball, ranking seventh in scoring since the All-Star break. Washington has had its moments this year, but it ranks just 23rd in scoring since the All-Star break. Schlittler has a good shot this week.

Cam Schlittler, Mean 91mph Cutter. ✂️ pic.twitter.com/nQR2TuFkGv

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 21, 2025

Riskier Two-Start Pitcher Streamer Picks

Sean Manaea (42% Rostered), New York Mets

Scheduled Starts: vs. PHI, vs. MIA

After an oblique injury took him out for the first half of the season, Manaea made a stellar return to the mound in July with a 2.08 ERA, 2.94 FIP, 0.87 WHIP, 32.4% strikeout rate, and 5.9% walk rate through 17 1/3 innings.

Things have taken a turn for the worse lately, as Manaea holds a 7.91 ERA, 4.82 FIP, 1.34 WHIP, 25.3% strikeout rate, and 4.4% walk rate in his last four starts. With a 3.45 SIERA, .327 BABIP, 55% left-on-base rate, and 6.8% barrel rate in those past four games, there should be some better starts ahead.

Still, you can not trust any pitcher enough to stream him comfortably against a Phillies offense ranked fourth in scoring since the All-Star break. Look somewhere else this week.

Mitch Keller (36% Rostered), Pittsburgh Pirates

Scheduled Starts: @ STL, @ BOS

The Pirates chose not to sell high on Keller at this year's deadline, and the 29-year-old has followed that up with a 9.00 ERA, 5.89 FIP, 2.06 WHIP, 18.2% strikeout rate, and 10.2% walk rate in four starts in August.

There shouldn't be a situation where you'd need to stream him in Fenway Park against a Boston Red Sox offense ranked fourth in scoring this season.

Tomoyuki Sugano (21% Rostered), Baltimore Orioles

Scheduled Starts: vs. BOS, @ SF

NPB vet Sugano has managed to eat some valuable innings for a Baltimore rotation that has otherwise disappointed. Through 24 starts, he holds a 3.97 ERA, 4.79 FIP, 1.27 WHIP, 15.2% strikeout rate, and 5.7% walk rate.

However, you don't love his chances against a Boston offense ranked fourth in scoring this season.

Justin Verlander (20% Rostered), San Francisco Giants

Scheduled Starts: vs. CHC, vs. BAL

It would be foolish to expect much from a pitcher in his age-42 season, even if they are a future Hall of Famer. Verlander has had a season you won't want to remember, with a 4.64 ERA, 3.87 FIP, 1.44 WHIP, 20.2% strikeout rate, and 7.6% walk rate through 22 starts.

While you can argue his case against some of the league's less intimidating teams, you cannot seriously consider him this week against a Chicago Cubs offense ranked sixth in scoring this season.

Kyle Bradish (19% Rostered), Baltimore Orioles

Scheduled Starts: vs. BOS, @ SF

Bradish is set to make his season debut against a juggernaut Boston Red Sox offense. While he was one of the best pitchers in baseball the last time he took the mound, you shouldn't take your chances in his first game back from Tommy John surgery.

Eduardo Rodriguez (19% Rostered), Arizona Diamondbacks

Scheduled Starts: @ MIL, @ LAD

Rodriguez has had some good moments here and there, but a 5.40 ERA, 4.69 FIP, 1.61 WHIP, 21.5% strikeout rate, and 8.6% walk rate through 22 starts will send shivers down your spine.

You should avoid any pitcher who has the league's two best offenses (by runs scored) on his slate this week. The fact that it is Rodriguez's slate makes your decision even easier.

Michael McGreevy (11% Rostered), St. Louis Cardinals

Scheduled Starts: vs. PIT, @ CIN

McGreevy hasn't had the easiest time in St. Louis' starting rotation, with a 4.42 ERA, 3.40 FIP, 1.19 WHIP, 14% strikeout rate, and 3% walk rate through 57 innings this season.

While he gets to take the mound against the league's worst offense, he'll need to outdo himself against a Reds offense that is tied for 10th in scoring this season in the hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park.

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