Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitcher Streaming Options: May 27-June 2

Stone’s work overall during the past month simply cannot be ignored. The rookie right-hander has posted a stellar 2.25 ERA and 1.03 WHIP while limiting the opposition to a .220 AVG across five starts. He has only struck out 18 batters in 32.0 innings, but Stone is not really aiming for whiffs.

Stone regularly generates weak contact (31.0% HardHit%) and groundballs (46.0%). That approach should continue to serve him well against the struggling Mets and the Rockies away from Coors Field.

Zack Littell (TB) – vs. OAK, at BAL – 32%

Littell has turned into just the next successful pitching restoration project for the Rays. The 28-year-old righty has been a steady performer since the outset of the campaign, logging at least five innings in nine of 10 starts while giving up more than three earned runs just twice.

One of those strong outings came Tuesday, as Littell held the Red Sox to two runs on only three hits and one walk over 5.2 frames. He also matched a season-best seven strikeouts, which is a total he has hit four times this year.

Overall, Littell is sporting a nice 3.42 ERA across 55.1 innings in 2024. His 1.25 WHIP is a bit high, as the opposition is batting .270 against him. However, he does not beat himself with walks and can load up for a punchout when needed.

Littell’s pinpoint control has led to a remarkable 55-to-9 K/BB, and his 3.9 BB% is sixth-best in the bigs. His matchups next week are split between favorable and unfavorable, but he’s earned some trust.

 Alec Marsh (KC) – at MIN, vs. SD – 26%

Selected in the second round of the 2019 draft by Kansas City and having just turned 26 years of age, Marsh could be viewed as something of a late bloomer. This year, however, the club’s patience is paying off, as Marsh has been a very valuable piece for the upstart Royals.

On either side of a minimal stint on the IL from late April to early May, Marsh has made eight starts so far this season, compiling an excellent 2.72 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 36-to-12 K/BB across 43 innings. He has allowed one earned run or less in five of eight starts and not more than four in any of them.

In his most recent effort, Marsh held the Tigers to three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five, improving his record to 4-1 in the process. The Royals’ offense, which is currently averaging 4.84 runs per game (tied for 6th in MLB), supplied Marsh with ample run support.

As he’s consistently done so far in 2024, Marsh made a lead stand up this past Tuesday. He’ll look to do the same opposite two middle-tier lineups next week.

Stats, rankings, and roster percentages updated prior to first pitch on May 23.

Other Fantasy Streaming Options to Consider

• Brayan Bello (BOS) – at BAL, vs. DET – 64%
• Cooper Criswell (BOS) – at BAL, vs. DET – 12%
• Griffin Canning (LAA) – vs. NYY, at SEA – 10%
• Jake Irvin (WSH) – at ATL, at CLE – 7%