CBS Sports analyst ranks two-start pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Week 12
Cristopher Sanchez leads the 'must-start' tier as fantasy managers navigate pitching rotations across major league matchups
CBS Sports fantasy analyst Scott White has released the official two-start pitcher rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 12, covering the scoring period from June 8 to June 14. The preview provides a structured categorisation of starting pitchers based on their projected usability, offering fantasy managers a framework for roster decisions during a critical mid-season window.
The rankings are divided into four distinct tiers: 'Must-start', 'Advisable in most cases', 'Better left for points leagues', and 'No thanks'. Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies is ranked as the top must-start option, followed by Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Kyle Harrison of the Milwaukee Brewers. These pitchers are scheduled to face multiple opponents within the week, providing increased opportunities for fantasy points.
Spencer Arrighetti of the Houston Astros and Davis Martin of the Chicago White Sox are highlighted as notable options within the 'Advisable in most cases' tier. Arrighetti is set to pitch against the Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals, while Martin faces the Atlanta Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Andrew Abbott of the Cincinnati Reds also falls into this advisory category.
The 'Must-start' list extends to include Gavin Williams of the Cleveland Guardians, Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees, Nathan Eovaldi of the Texas Rangers, Payton Tolle of the Boston Red Sox, Emerson Hancock of the Seattle Mariners, and Logan Webb of the San Francisco Giants. These pitchers are deemed essential for all fantasy formats due to their high projected output and favourable matchups.
Conversely, the 'No thanks' tier includes Steven Matz, Colin Rea, Zac Gallen, Jeffrey Springs, Patrick Corbin, Tomoyuki Sugano, Grayson Rodriguez, Trevor Rogers, and Miles Mikolas. The source notes that these rankings require forecasting and are subject to change, advising readers to check for updates on Sunday as final lineups and conditions are confirmed.
