CBS Sports analyst identifies sleeper pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Week 21
Ten pitchers rostered in less than 80 per cent of leagues are recommended for fantasy managers seeking roster stability during the final stretch of the season.
CBS Sports analyst Scott White has published a preview for Fantasy Baseball Week 21, identifying ten "sleeper" pitchers available in fewer than 80 per cent of leagues. The scoring period runs from August 10 to 16, a critical window where fantasy managers often require additional options to maintain competitive standing. White’s recommendations focus on players who offer viable production despite lower ownership rates.
Noah Cameron of the Kansas City Royals and Bryce Elder of the Atlanta Braves are highlighted as the primary streamers for the week. Cameron, who is rostered in 77 per cent of leagues, has recorded one of the strongest three-start stretches of the season after adjusting his pitching approach. He faces the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels. Elder, rostered in 75 per cent of leagues, has returned to a ground-ball specialist role, posting a 1.88 ERA over his last four outings. He is scheduled to face the New York Mets and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The preview also includes Dustin May of the Milwaukee Brewers, who has posted a 1.59 ERA over his last three starts and previously threw a one-hit shutout against the San Diego Padres. Roki Sasaki of the Los Angeles Dodgers is noted for improved mechanics and a faster fastball, though he faces a tough test against the Brewers. J.T. Ginn of the Oakland Athletics is recommended for his reliability and ground-ball skills against the Texas Rangers, while Walbert Urena of the Los Angeles Angels has maintained an ERA below 3.15 for 14 consecutive starts despite control issues.
Other pitchers on the list include Jacob Lopez of the Oakland Athletics, who has recorded 17 strikeouts in his last two starts and faces the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers. Christian Scott of the New York Mets is cited for his strikeout rate despite short outings, facing the Atlanta Mets and Washington Nationals. Cody Bradford of the Texas Rangers, recently returned from Tommy John surgery, is listed as a high-risk option against the Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics. Joey Cantillo of the Cleveland Guardians rounds out the recommendations, with White noting his potential for strikeouts against the San Diego Padres.
White cautions that while only the top two or three selections represent full endorsements, the remaining options are designed to help managers navigate difficult roster situations. The analysis is based on data current as of late Sunday, providing a structured framework for fantasy decisions during the double-header slate.
