Don't be Gallardowned
Losing
Yovani Gallardo is a huge blow for the Brewers and fantasy teams alike. Not only have we lost one of the better pitcher's in the game, we've lost one of the best names. Don't despair - at least this week - there's another uniquely named pitcher that should provide fantasy help this week. Find out who below:
Two-Start Pitchers
American League
Must Start
Daisuke Matsuzaka - @DET (
Jeremy Bonderman), @MIN (
Kevin Slowey)
Javier Vazquez - @TOR (
Dustin McGowan), @SEA (
Jarrod Washburn)
Cliff Lee - @NYY (
Andy Pettitte), TOR (
A.J. Burnett)
Zack Greinke – LAA (
Nick Adenhart), BAL (
Brian Burres)
Ervin Santana - @KC (
Brian Bannister), @TB (
Andy Sonnanstine)
A.J. Burnett – CHW (
Javier Vazquez), @CLE (
Cliff Lee)
Other Options (by team)
Matt Albers* - @OAK (
Dana Eveland), @KC (
Brian Bannister)
Brian Burres - @OAK (
Justin Duchscherer), @KC (
Zack Greinke)
Tim Wakefield - @DET (
Nate Robertson), @MIN (
Nick Blackburn)
Gavin Floyd – MIN (
Nick Blackburn), @SEA (
Miguel Batista)
Jeremy Bonderman – BOS (
Daisuke Matsuzaka), NYY (
Darrell Rasner)
Nate Robertson – BOS (
Tim Wakefield), NYY (
Andy Pettitte)
Brian Bannister – LAA (
Ervin Santana), BAL (
Matt Albers)
Nick Blackburn - @CHW (
Gavin Floyd), BOS (
Tim Wakefield)
Andy Pettitte – CLE (
Cliff Lee), @DET (
Nate Robertson)
Dana Eveland – BAL (
Matt Albers), @TEX (
Sidney Ponson)
Jarrod Washburn – TEX (
Kevin Millwood), CHW (
Javier Vazquez)
Miguel Batista – TEX (
Sidney Ponson), CHW (
Gavin Floyd)
Andy Sonnanstine - @TOR (
A.J. Burnett), LAA (
Ervin Santana)
Kevin Millwood - @SEA (
Jarrod Washburn), OAK (
Greg Smith)
Sidney Ponson - @SEA (
Miguel Batista), OAK (
Dana Eveland)
Dustin McGowan – CHW (
Javier Vazquez), @CLE (
Fausto Carmona)
National League
Must Start
Ryan Dempster - @CIN (
Johnny Cueto), ARI (
Randy Johnson)
Oliver Perez - @LAD (
Chad Billingsley), CIN (
Johnny Cueto)
Jamie Moyer - @ARI (Max Scherzer), @SF (Undecided*)
Other Options
Max Scherzer – PHI (
Brett Myers), @CHC (
Jason Marquis)
Randy Johnson – PHI (
Adam Eaton), @CHC (
Ryan Dempster)
Jair Jurrjens – SD (
Chris Young), @PIT (
Tom Gorzelanny)
Johnny Cueto – CHI (
Ryan Dempster), @NYM (
Oliver Perez)
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Ubaldo Jimenez – STL (
Joel Pineiro), @SD (
Greg Maddux)
Scott Olsen – MIL (
Jeff Suppan), @WAS (
Shawn Hill)
Shawn Chacon – WAS (
Shawn Hill), @LAD (
Chad Billingsley)
Chad Billingsley – NYM (
Oliver Perez), HOU (
Shawn Chacon)
Jeff Suppan - @FLA (
Scott Olsen), STL (
Braden Looper)
Tom Gorzelanny – SF (
Jonathan Sanchez), ATL (
Jair Jurrjens)
Chris Young - @ATL (
Jair Jurrjens), COL (
Mark Redman)
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Jonathan Sanchez - @PIT (
Tom Gorzelanny), PHI (
Adam Eaton)
Joel Pineiro - @COL (
Ubaldo Jimenez), @MIL (
Ben Sheets)
Shawn Hill - @HOU (
Shawn Chacon), FLA (
Scott Olsen)
Possible Streamers
The following pitchers are available in half of mixed leagues and should make decent starts next week:
American League
Monday, May 5 –
Dana Eveland v. BAL – Eveland is sporting a 1.42 ERA at home so far this season, and will face the Orioles on Monday night. A second start in Texas means he's worth using. Beware, he was hit hard in his last start, but he still only gave up two walks.
Tuesday, May 6 – In nine innings against the Athletics last season,
Brian Burres allowed just one run and struck out eight. He's had a solid start to the year, and could be a worthy spot starter.
Tuesday, May 6 – In his only start against Toronto this year,
Andy Sonnanstine picked up the win while allowing three runs in 6 1/3 innings. The Blue Jays managed just six hits off him, making this rematch worth consideration.
Friday, May 9 –
Jose Contreras @ SEA - In twelve innings of work against Seattle last season, Contreras earned a 3.00 ERA while striking out nine and walking just one. It's risky, making it a move for gamblers.
National League
Tuesday May 6 –
Jair Jurrjens v. SD – Jurrjens has gotten off to a great start and is slowly be snatched up in fantasy leagues. Next week he has favorable match-ups against the Padres at home and the Pirates. He's worth grabbing if you're hurting from the loss of Gallardo's stats or the unique name.
Tuesday, May 6 –
Scott Olsen v. MIL – Streaming a pitcher against Milwaukee isn't the brightest idea, but Olsen shut them out for 7 1/3 last week, and his Sunday matchup against the Nationals makes him a strong option next week.
Tuesday May 6 –
Shawn Chacon v. WAS – Streaming
Shawn Chacon isn't the brightest idea, but he's gotten off to a great start and the Washington offense provides the opportunity for a solid start.
Tuesday May 6 – What a day for streamers.
Jonathan Sanchez has shown plenty of talent this season, and a start against the Pirates shouldn't slow him down. Expect plenty of strikeouts.
Saturday May 10 –
Jamie Moyer SF – In his lone start against the Giants last season, Moyer allowed three runs in seven innings, but the Giants hit just .185 off him. Still, it's
Jamie Moyer, so only the die-hards are going to want to try this one.
Total Games
American League
7: BAL, BOS, CHW, DET, KC, SEA, TEX, TOR
6: CLE, ANA, MIN, NYY, OAK, TB
National League
7: ARI, COL, PHI, STL
6: ATL, CHI, CIN, FLA, HOU, LAD, MIL, NYM, PIT, SD, SF, WAS
Righty vs. Lefty match-ups
American League
Baltimore - 6 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Boston - 6 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Chicago White Sox - 6 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Cleveland - 5 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Detroit - 6 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Kansas City - 6 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Los Angeles Angels - 5 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Minnesota - 3 vs. Righties, 3 vs. Lefties
New York Yankees - 2 vs. Righties, 4 vs. Lefties
Oakland - 5 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Seattle - 6 vs. Righties, 0 vs. Lefties
Tampa Bay - 5 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Texas - 3 vs. Righties, 4 vs. Lefties
Toronto - 5 vs. Righties, 2 vs. Lefties
Notes:
The Yankees face four left-handed pitchers, which should help
Johnny Damon (.305 vs. LHP over last three years),
National League:
Arizona - 5 vs. Righties, 2 vs. Lefties
Atlanta - 3 vs. Righties, 3 vs. Lefties
Chicago Cubs - 5 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Cincinnati - 3 vs. Righties, 3 vs. Lefties
Colorado - 7 vs. Righties, 0 vs. Lefties
Florida - 5 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Houston - 4 vs. Righties, 2 vs. Lefties
Los Angeles Dodgers – 6 vs. Righties, 1 vs. Lefties
Milwaukee - 4 vs. Righties, 2 vs. Lefties
New York Mets - 6 vs. Righties, 0 vs. Lefties
Philadelphia - 4 vs. Righties, 2 vs. Lefties
Pittsburgh - 2 vs. Righties, 3 vs. Lefties, 1 Undecided
San Diego - 4 vs. Righties, 2 vs. Lefties
San Francisco - 1 vs. Righties, 5 vs. Lefties
St. Louis - 3 vs. Righties, 3 vs. Lefties
Washington - 3 vs. Righties, 3 vs. Lefties
Notes:
The Reds face three lefties, which is good news for
Edwin Encarnacion (.267 vs. LHP),
Brandon Phillips (.296 vs. LHP) and
Jeff Keppinger (.338 vs. LHP). It's could hurt
Ryan Freel (.250 vs. LHP) and
Scott Hatteberg (.235 vs. LHP).
The Pirates face three lefties, which should help help
Xavier Nady (.319 vs LHP over last three years).
The Cardinals face three lefties, suggesting that
Rick Ankiel (.304 career vs. LHP) and
Yadier Molina (.270 career vs. LHP) will benefit, while
Chris Duncan (.199 career vs. LHP),
Skip Schumaker (.254 career vs. LHP) and
Ryan Ludwick (.214 career vs. LHP) could struggle.
Washington also has three games against lefties next week, which is good news for
Ryan Zimmerman (.330 career vs. LHP) and
Austin Kearns (.293 career vs. LHP). Christian Guzman (.210 vs. LHP) could struggle.
The Injury Bug
For the latest on injuries, check out Rotoworld's handy
Injury Page.
Howie Kendrick – 2B – Should begin rehab assignment
Rich Harden – SP – Should be back this week
Yovani Gallardo – SP – Out for the season
Aramis Ramirez – 3B – Day-to-day with bruised wrist
Brian Schneider – C – Should be playing by start of week
Jimmy Rollins – SS – Should return by end of week
Jack Wilson – SS – Should return this week
Marlon Byrd – OF – Should return this week
B.J. Upton – OF – Day-to-day with strained shoulder
Scott Kazmir – SP – Will be back by start of week
Troy Tulowitzki – SS – Out for two months with torn quad
Waiver Wired
For this week's top waiver adds, read my opinion in this week's
Waiver Wired.
AL
1. Jeff Clement
2.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
3.
Nick Adenhart
4.
Armando Galarraga
5.
Emil Brown
NL
1.
Max Scherzer
2.
Aaron Cook
3.
Jayson Werth
4.
Luis Castillo
5.
John Lannan