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Week 5 Fantasy Baseball Preview: Ten Sleeper Pitchers to Consider
As waiver wires run dry, Scott White suggests ten sleeper pitchers who could serve as valuable streamers this week.
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The waiver wire has seen a depletion of pitching talent, leading to some tough streaming options. If you’re looking for streaming candidates, Scott White has compiled a list of ten pitchers who are rostered in less than 80% of CBS Sports leagues. All information is current as of Sunday evening.
Sleeper Pitchers for Week 5 (April 21-27)
| Pitcher | Matchup | Rostered | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mahle | at SF | 71% | Texas Rangers |
| Landen Roupp | vs. MIL | 42% | San Francisco Giants |
| Clarke Schmidt | at CLE, vs. TOR | 72% | New York Yankees |
| Jose Quintana | at SF, at STL | 26% | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Shane Smith | at MIN | 30% | Chi. White Sox |
| Luis Severino | vs. CHW | 66% | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Osvaldo Bido | vs. TEX, vs. CHW | 19% | Tampa Bay Rays |
| Jordan Hicks | vs. MIL, vs. TEX | 49% | San Francisco Giants |
| Zack Littell | at ARI, at SD | 22% | Tampa Bay Rays |
| David Festa | vs. CHW | 19% | Minnesota Twins |
Tyler Mahle stands out among the options; his performance has been steady enough to generate confidence, especially given the Giants’ offense, which has been formidable this season. Meanwhile, newly promoted pitchers like Landen Roupp and Shane Smith are showing promise, making them intriguing options in their upcoming matchups.
