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Fantasy Baseball Week 8: Top 10 Sleeper Pitchers Including Wacha and Liberatore
Explore the sleeper pitchers for the upcoming week in Fantasy Baseball, featuring Michael Wacha and Matthew Liberatore, plus insights into Colin Rea.
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In Fantasy Baseball, identifying the right sleeper pitchers can give teams an edge, especially as the league heads into Week 8 which runs from May 12-18. Here are ten recommended pitchers worth considering:
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Michael Wacha
- Team: Kansas City
- Rostered: 70%
- Matchups: at HOU, vs. STL
- Analysis: Wacha has demonstrated consistency, carrying an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.15 into his two-start week.
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Matthew Liberatore
- Team: St. Louis
- Rostered: 71%
- Matchups: at PHI, at KC
- Analysis: A rising talent with great strike-throwing ability, Liberatore is proving to be a dependable starter.
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Colin Rea
- Team: Chicago Cubs
- Rostered: 41%
- Matchups: vs. MIA, vs. CHW
- Analysis: With a solid 2.43 ERA this year, Rea uses strikes effectively to minimize damage against weaker lineups.
These pitchers can be valuable streaming options from the waiver wire, conducive to fantasy team strategies as the season gains intensity.