There are only a couple of days left before the All-Star break. Thus, many fantasy baseball managers seek short-term solutions for their rosters. This weekend is the perfect time to monitor waiver wire moves. Also, this weekend’s games feature starting pitchers going against some of the worst lineups in the MLB.
Keep a keen eye on the Reds and Twins, as they are about to unleash some up-and-coming hitting prospects this weekend. Brandon Marsh, Michael Busch, and Masyn Winn are top-tier options, each offering a potential solution to your roster woes.
Short-Term Solutions for Fantasy Baseball
Looking at the Cubs and Cardinals series first. This one is the most outstanding series to aim for this weekend regarding volume plays, as both sides will play four games in three days. The guys to watch are easy to see: every one of the eight starters is a right-handed thrower. If the St. Louis Rams want to add a player, it should be Masyn Winn (35%), and the two bench players, Brendan Donovan and Nolan Gorman, should be activated. According to sports betting experts, Michael Busch is the Cubs ‘ most sought-after acquisition, with a 41% batting average and a recent hot streak.
Turning to the Reds’ and Marlins’ series, the underwhelming starting combination of Everth Cabrera, Yonny Chirinos, and Trevor Rogers should not deter the Cincinnati bats from launching a couple of home runs at their hitter-friendly home park. Edwin Rios is not a consideration in deep formats, but Noelvi Marte, Rece Hinds, and Will Benson are the best players to add.
Additionally, there is the Phillies versus. A’s series. The Phillies, who rank sixth in runs scored, will face three unremarkable starters from Oakland in a home series. While 22% of batters like Brandon Marsh should keep it hot, 3% of batters like speedster Johan Rojas have done well since returning from a brief stint in the minors.
Other MLB Weekend Series
Enjoy the Twins vs. Giants series to the fullest. The Twins’ .802 OPS vs. left-handers is second in the majors, so they should have a good opportunity against Southpaw starters on Friday and Sunday. Any one of the two players, rookie Brooks Lee (51% confidence) or veteran Carlos Santana (27% confidence), might be a game-changer in this series. According to PPH bookie software experts, pitchers Max Kepler, Matt Wallner, and outfielder Trevor Larnach will likely enjoy uneventful weekends.
According to Bookie Interaction sources, you should watch the Mets’ series against the Rockies. Even if the Mets don’t have any advantages from playing in Colorado, they should still be able to defeat the Rockies’ 5.64 ERA road pitching staff. Jeff McNeil(12%) and DJ Stewart(0%), who are left-handed batters, may get lucky if all three Rockies start throwing from the right side. In addition, Harrison Bader(14%) has been on fire recently.
Think about adding Jeff Hoffman if your team is short on relievers. With a 1.17 ERA and 0.86 WHIP, he has been a top-tier reliever this season and has helped the Phillies secure four of their last five saves. This weekend, the top club in baseball will meet the 35-59 Oakland A’s, and the righty has a chance to seal at least one tight victory.
