David Peterson, the veteran presence in the New York Mets rotation, turned 30 years old earlier this month. The Mets are holding onto a slim lead for the final NL Wild Card as they prepare to face the struggling San Diego Padres. Peterson has managed 55 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings since the break, despite a bit of a struggle in the second half of the season. Although his ERA sits at 5.23 in this span due to a high BABIP and left on base percentage, he remains a key player for the Mets. The Padres have shown weakness against left-handers, making it a favorable matchup for Peterson.
Brady Singer, on the other hand, has been on a hot streak with nine quality starts in his last 11 outings, including the last six. With an impressive 3.36 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over this span, Singer is set to face the Cincinnati Reds on the road. The Reds have struggled against right-handers, boasting the fourth-lowest wOBA and the fourth-highest strikeout rate in the past month. This sets Singer up for a strong performance in a favorable venue away from home.
Lucas Giolito may not have pitched as well as his 2.93 ERA suggests in his last 10 games, but the Boston Red Sox have been winning with him on the mound. The Red Sox are favored at home against the Athletics and Mason Barnett, making it a promising matchup for Giolito. Despite being susceptible to home runs, Giolito has kept the ball in the yard at home, and the cooler September evenings at Fenway Park could work in his favor. The Athletics rely heavily on home runs, which may not be as effective in a park that suppresses homers like Fenway.
Cole Ragans is set for only three starts for the rest of the regular season after returning from an injury. While it may be tempting to use him in his first start back against the Seattle Mariners, Ragans is likely to be on a conservative pitch count, potentially falling short of five innings. It might be wiser to wait for his next start when he could be unleashed for a longer outing. On the hitting side, the Miami Marlins have a lineup lacking in rostership, with none of their batters having over 50% ownership. The Marlins’ top four batters, along with a few others, are worth considering as streamers for fantasy baseball.
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