The All-Star break alters our traditional Fantasy schedule, requiring a change in directives. Not everyone sees eye to eye on the best way to manage this.

Generally, the weekend following the break is counted as its own three-day scoring period. However, combining it with the first full week that follows for a ten-day scoring period is also standard practice. Here, I’m offering streaming suggestions for both situations while restricting my selections to those rostered in under 80% of CBS Sports leagues.

I must admit, this week’s selections involve more speculation than usual. Pitching rotations remain undefined as teams emerge from the break, and many adjustments won’t occur until close to the lineup lock. I’ll aim for updates as necessary.

Sleeper pitchers for short Week 17 (July 18-20)

1. Sean Manaea

   • Team: New York Mets
   • Matchup: vs. Cincinnati Reds
   • Rostered: 76%
   • Manaea’s recent return shows promise, particularly with left-handers struggling against the Reds, who sit low in OPS for lefties, enhancing his appeal.

2. Mitch Keller

   • Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
   • Matchup: vs. Chicago White Sox
   • Rostered: 77%
   • Keller’s performance may improve against a weak opposition, giving him an edge.

3. Slade Cecconi

   • Team: Cleveland Guardians
   • Matchup: vs. Oakland Athletics
   • Rostered: 35%
   • Cecconi’s statistical profile suggests potential as he faces a less formidable lineup.

4. Jeffrey Springs

   • Team: Oakland Athletics
   • Matchup: at Cleveland Guardians
   • Rostered: 65%
   • Springs has shown solid numbers lately, despite being somewhat prone to homers.

5. Trevor Rogers

   • Team: Baltimore Orioles
   • Matchup: at Tampa Bay Rays
   • Rostered: 62%
   • Rogers is returning to form; if he continues his current pace, he could shine against teams with struggling lineups.

6. Michael Wacha

   • Team: Kansas City Royals
   • Matchup: at Miami Marlins
   • Rostered: 71%
   • Wacha’s ability to hold an ERA suggests he could be worthwhile, especially against a lineup that isn’t intimidating.

7. Sandy Alcantara

   • Team: Miami Marlins
   • Matchup: vs. Kansas City Royals
   • Rostered: 72%
   • Alcantara’s subpar recent performance might recover against an underwhelming Royals lineup.

8. JP Sears

   • Team: Oakland Athletics
   • Matchup: vs. Cleveland Guardians
   • Rostered: 33%
   • Sears’ statistics indicate promise against underperforming competition.

9. Will Warren

   • Team: New York Yankees
   • Matchup: at Atlanta Braves
   • Rostered: 78%
   • His streak of solid outings could continue against the Braves.

10. Andrew Heaney

    • Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
    • Matchup: vs. Chicago White Sox
    • Rostered: 35%
    • Heaney’s inconsistency makes him a question mark but could be worth the chance against weak-hitting opponents.

Sleeper pitchers for long Week 17 (July 18-27)

1. Sean Manaea

   • Matchup: vs. Cincinnati Reds, at San Francisco Giants
   • Rostered: 76%
   • Strong matchups could solidify him as an excellent starting option.

2. Slade Cecconi

   • Matchups: vs. Athletics, vs. Baltimore
   • Rostered: 35%
   • Favorable matchups may bolster his stats.

For more detailed analysis and continually updated pitching recommendations, keep an eye on this week’s MLB lineup changes.