Key two-start pitchers emerge for fantasy baseball championship matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
As fantasy baseball managers approach title-round matchups this week, a select group of two-start pitchers stands out. Cristian Javier of the Astros, Anthony Kay of the White Sox, and Andre Pallante of the Cardinals offer varying degrees of potential across their scheduled games. Javier, despite his overall ERA, is coming off strong recent performances and faces weaker lineups. Kay, though risky, has a favorable schedule with playoff implications for the White Sox. Pallante has had a high floor this season, particularly in road games. Managers also consider other options like Zebby Matthews and Max Scherzer, who could provide critical points in these final weeks of the season.
- •Cristian Javier effective recently despite a high ERA
- •Anthony Kay's schedule offers potential wins
- •Pallante excels in road games
- •Zebby Matthews shows inconsistent performance
- •Max Scherzer may have final start opportunity
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Top streamers to target for championship matchups
"Fred Zinkie gets fantasy managers ready for title-round matchups with a look at this week's streaming landscape.
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