Here are the two-start pitchers for Week 7 (5/16-5/22) in fantasy baseball. Around the league, the weather is warming up, while offense is picking up. Keep this in mind while researching two-start pitchers for this week and moving forward. With that said, if you are lacking strikeouts or wins it may help your fantasy team to scoop up a two-start pitcher for the week. This article was mostly produced on Saturday (5 /14) before the week starts so make sure to double-check teams’ rotations before you make any moves. Starting pitching rotations change daily. Let’s take a look at the two-start pitchers for Week 7!
Must-Start: These pitchers should be started regardless of match-up. They are a must-start in all leagues until further notice.
Should-Start: These pitchers should start in most leagues. However, these pitchers are not elite and are more subject to variance in performance.
Questionable: Only start these pitchers if you are in a very deep league, desperate for counting stats, or feeling lucky.
Sit: Do not start these pitchers.
Week 7 Two-Start Pitchers
Must-Start
| Pitcher | ERA | Start 1 | Start 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | 3.55 | @ KC | @ NYY |
| Freddy Peralta | 4.40 | ATL | WAS |
| Logan Gilbert | 2.13 | @ TOR | @ BOS |
| Lucas Giolito | 2.70 | @ KC | @NYY |
| Luis Garcia | 2.94 | @ BOS | TEX |
| Nathan Eovaldi | 3.15 | HOU | SEA |
| Noah Syndergaard | 2.45 | @ TEX | OAK |
| Shane McClanahan | 2.52 | DET | @ BAL |
| Tony Gonsolin | 1.33 | ARI | @ PHI |
| Zack Wheeler | 4.26 | SD | LAD |
Dylan Cease has pitched like a bonafide ace so far this season. Yes, most recently against the New York Yankees he struggled, but on the year, Cease boasts a 36.9 K% with 58 strikeouts in just 38 innings pitched. Cease has a 3.55 ERA and his 1.98 xERA implies his numbers could be even better. Hitters have only a .170 xBA against him. This week he takes on the lowly Kansas City Royals and then a rematch against the Bronx Bombers.
Should Start
| Pitcher | ERA | Start 1 | Start 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Whitlock | 2.19 | HOU | SEA |
| Jesus Luzardo | 4.03 | WAS | ATL |
| Jose Urquidy | 4.40 | @ BOS | TEX |
| Luis Severino | 4.08 | @ BAL | CHW |
| Merrill Kelly | 1.71 | @ LAD | @ CHC |
| Miles Mikolas | 1.49 | @ NYM | @ PIT |
| Tylor Megill | 4.41 | STL | @ COL |
Garrett Whitlock is making the best case he can to be a permanent stay in the Red Sox rotation. In 24.2 innings pitched, Whitlock has 34 strikeouts and batters have only a.190 xBA against him. The 25-year-old also has a 2.19 ERA with a 0.93 WHIP. With the Red Sox struggling there is no reason he should not be in the rotation. Houston will be a tough test but the Mariners should be a good start for him.
Questionable
| Pitcher | ERA | Start 1 | Start 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | 3.60 | @ COL | SD |
| Brad Keller | 2.70 | CHW | MIN |
| Ian Anderson | 4.20 | @ MIL | @ MIA |
| Jameson Taillon | 2.93 | @ BAL | CHW |
| Madison Bumgarner | 1.78 | @ LAD | @ CHC |
| Yusei Kikuchi | 4.15 | SEA | CIN |
Yusei Kikuchi has performed just good enough for fantasy owners to start believing in him again but I am here to curb your enthusiasm. Kikuchi is walking batters at a career-high 14.9% rate and his 5.62 xERA screams that drastic regression is coming. I understand the optimism but all Statcast data is ice blue because batters are crushing the ball off him. His matchups are tasteful this week so I can understand someone rolling the dice but only if you are extremely desperate.
Sit
| Pitcher | ERA | Start 1 | Start 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Sanchez | 7.58 | @ MIA | @ MIL |
| Antonio Senzatela | 4.88 | SF | NYM |
| Beau Brieske | 3.86 | @ TB | @ CLE |
| Bryse Wilson | 5.82 | @ CHC | STL |
| Chris Archer | 4.43 | @ OAK | @ KC |
| Chris Flexen | 4.24 | @ TOR | @ BOS |
| Jon Heasley | 2.70 | CHW | MIN |
| Kyle Bradish | 4.24 | NYY | TB |
| Martin Perez | 2.10 | LAA | @ HOU |
| Spenser Watkins | 5.19 | NYY | TB |
| Steven Matz | 6.40 | @ NYM | @ PIT |
| Taijuan Walker | 3.00 | STL | @ COL |
| Taylor Hearn | 5.26 | LAA | @ HOU |
| Zach Logue | 1.35 | MIN | @ LAA |
