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Top daily fantasy baseball streamers and waiver wire adds for 9/16/20. Dave Swan identifies MLB hitters and starting pitchers to stream based on matchups.
We are rounding third base and on our way to finish this 2020 sprint season. Every move made is magnified immensely, and the slightest transaction wins categories. So without any further adieu, let's get to those streamers to help us win big in 2020.
When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and pitching matchup. With pitchers, I account for the opposing lineup, team ballpark, and recent performance to help make my decision.
Each of my streamers will be rostered in between 0-40% of Yahoo leagues, with a mixed focus on both shallow and deeper formats. Today, I will be providing a streamer for each position, including two starting pitchers. Let’s take a look at the Wednesday slate and dig out some streamer gems to help you start the week with a bang!
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Hitter Streamers for 9/16 - Infielders
Jared Walsh (1B, LHB, LAA) - 22% Rostered
Matchup: vs. LHP Caleb Smith
The new kid on the block is Jared Walsh, and he has been making lots of hits. Speaking of which, Walsh has two or more hits in his last five games and riding a seven-game hitting streak. If you're looking for a potential power bat, Walsh is your guy. He has six home runs in only 54 at-bats on the season. In the minor leagues last season, Walsh had an OPS over 1.000 vs. LHP or RHP with a combined 36 home runs. The power is real and today could be that day his next hit is out of the park.
Bobby Dalbec (1B/3B, RHB, BOS) - 25% Rostered
Matchup: @ MIA LHP Trevor Rogers
It feels like Dalbec has been a mainstay in the streamer articles since his arrival, and we should fix that. The Boston Red Sox promoted Dalbec 13 games ago, and he is making waves. Dalbec went yard in four straight games with a total of five home runs nearly a week ago. The offensive production has continued by collecting 11 hits in his last 27 at-bats. He is mashing the ball with a .681 slugging% and 1.014 OPS. Terrific streamer play for Wednesday!
Miguel Rojas (SS, RHB, MIA) - 9% Rostered
Matchup: vs. BOS LHP Mike Kickham
Rojas is a toolsy little player that will come in handy at this point in the season. He is slashing .361/.448/.578 with three dingers and three stolen bases. The matchup is a favorable one against Mike Kickham, who has the repertoire to strike out several batters while also serving up a deep ball. He has allowed three dingers in only nine innings pitched. It's always a welcome addition to your roster when the player can help in nearly every category.
Nate Lowe (1B, LHB, TB) - 4% Rostered
Matchup: vs. WAS RHP Austin Voth
"Free Nate Lowe" has been a slogan in the fantasy baseball community for way too long. You might be asking yourself, why were people saying this? In 329 minor league at-bats last year, Lowe hit 16 home runs and accrued 63 RBI with a .929 OPS. This year has been no different; Lowe already has three massively deep home runs on only 22 at-bats. If that wasn't enough, he faces Austin Voth and his 7.99 ERA.
Hitter Streamers for 9/16 - Outfielders
DJ Stewart (OF, BAL, LHB) - 32% Rostered
Matchup: vs. LHP Cole Hamels
Stewart has been on the hottest hitters on the planet. He has seven home runs and 23 runs+RBI in the previous two weeks. The Orioles offense has come back to life since installing Stewart up near the three-hole due to his power. He off against veteran Cole Hamels, who is looking to make his season debut. Who knows what version of Hamels will show up in home run haven Camden Yards. Look for another long ball today!
Clint Frazier (OF, NYY, RHB) - 29% Rostered
Matchup: vs. TOR RHP Tanner Roark
Even with Giancarlo Stanton's return to the lineup, I would suggest streaming Clint Frazier. He has been a tremendous addition to the Yankees, and they are sticking with him, which makes total sense. The man is hitting nearly .300 with six home runs in 96 at-bats. Frazier's 12.8% barrel rate in Yankees Stadium is always dangerous in hitter-friendly Yankees Stadium.
Shogo Akiyama (OF, CIN, LHB) - 21% Rostered
Matchup: vs. PIT RHP JT Brubaker
Akiyama is an impressive platoon bat to consider today. He is not going to help you in the power category as he only carries a .290 slugging%, but in an OBP league, he has elite skills. Shogo gets on base at a .351 clip with 21 walks and only 28 strikeouts. When he gets on base, he can use his 27.7 ft/sec sprint speed (75th percentile) to steal bags; he has six on the season. If you're slow on stolen bases, Shogo can give you a boost.
Pitcher Streamer for 9/16
Brady Singer (RHP, KAN) - 26% Rostered
Matchup: @ DET
Singer is fresh off a start he may never forget after only allowing one hit in eight innings pitched. He picked up his second career win and looked dynamic. The fastball and slider combination was baffling hitters as he struck out eight Cleveland Indians. While it has been a bumpy season for Singer, he looks to carry the newfound success into Detroit. The woeful Tigers, against RHP, have a 27.7 K% to go along with a .292 wOBA and 80 wRC+. The wRC+ stat means they are 20% worse than league average against RHP. It is very slim pickings for a pitcher streamer today, and Singer's 21.8 K% paired with Detroit's offensive inefficiency make him extremely viable.
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