Analysis

Not that you’d bench just any pitcher, of course, but if you’re considering a streaming option from the waiver wire, you’re in the right place. Scott White has prepared ten recommendations for the upcoming scoring period, featuring pitchers that are rostered in less than 80% of CBS Sports leagues.

All information is up to date as of Sunday evening.

Sleeper pitchers for Week 3 (April 7-13)

• Kris Bubic (SP, KC)

  • Matchup: at CLE
  • Rostered: 72%
  • Bubic’s return has been promising, and he should perform well against the Guardians’ lineup.

• Drew Rasmussen (SP, TB)

  • Matchup: vs. ATL
  • Rostered: 71%
  • The Braves may seem tough, but Rasmussen’s control can keep the damage limited.

• Casey Mize (SP, DET)

  • Matchups: vs. NYY, at MIN
  • Rostered: 61%
  • Mize shows strikeout potential and should be fine against the offense at the top of the lineup.

• Brady Singer (SP, CIN)

  • Matchup: vs. PIT
  • Rostered: 68%
  • Singer’s improved pitches should help him perform well against the Pirates.

• Jose Soriano (SP, LAA)

  • Matchup: at TB
  • Rostered: 61%
  • Soriano’s ground-ball skills are beneficial, even against a solid Rays lineup.

• Hayden Wesneski (SP, HOU)

  • Matchups: at SEA, vs. LAA
  • Rostered: 22%
  • While Wesneski’s track record is suspect, these matchups offer a chance to fill in a gap.

• David Peterson (SP, NYM)

  • Matchup: at ATH
  • Rostered: 70%
  • Peterson excels at keeping the ball down, making him a viable option.

• Luis Severino (SP, ATH)

  • Matchups: vs. SD, vs. NYM
  • Rostered: 74%
  • Despite tough matchups, Severino offers good potential for points.

• Shane Smith (SP, CHW)

  • Matchups: at CLE, vs. BOS
  • Rostered: 13%
  • A wild card who could capitalize on matchups this week.

• Kumar Rocker (SP, TEX)

  • Matchup: at SEA
  • Rostered: 65%
  • After a mixed bag, Rocker might find his footing against a struggling Mariners’ lineup.