Cardinals' pitchers top fantasy baseball 2-start rankings for weak week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie highlights two Cardinal pitchers, Kyle Leahy and Andre Pallante, as top options for Week 21 due to favorable matchups against the Reds and Phillies. Leahy has shown improved performance with a 1.52 ERA in his last nine starts, while Pallante remains consistent with a 3.46 ERA this season. Despite a lack of high-ranking pitchers in the mix, these Cardinals players stand out during a weak week. Other notable mentions include Tyler Mahle of the Braves and Rhett Lowder of the Reds, both facing tough opponents as they seek to improve their fantasy value moving forward.
- •Leahy has a 1.52 ERA in his last nine starts.
- •Pallante maintains a 3.46 ERA across the season.
- •Mahle has a strong 16:2 K:BB ratio with Atlanta.
- •Lowder has allowed two runs in each of his last four starts.
- •Cardinals face Reds and Phillies in Week 21.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Fly with the Cardinals during a weak week
"Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie sets the table for Week 21.
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