After several weeks of having multiple exciting relievers to choose from, this week’s list includes just one potential saves source. Instead, the list is dominated by a trio of exciting starters. On the hitting side, the best bet is to stream at least one hitter who has a favorable matchup this weekend, as there are some great options.
Pitchers to add
Sean Burke, SP/RP, White Sox, 35%: Burke has been consistent this season, lasting at least five innings in each of his past six outings and allowing more than two runs in just one of those games. He rarely issues a walk (1.8 BB/9 rate) and induces plenty of grounders, which has contributed to a 0.7 HR/9 rate. Burke lacks the swing-and-miss skills to make a major impact, but he can still hold a lineup spot and has reasonable matchups (Mariners, Royals) for his next two appearances.
Logan Henderson, SP, Brewers, 27%: I’ll start by stating the obvious — although Henderson has made just two starts this year and seven in his career, he is capable of holding a rotation spot. The 24-year-old has produced an impressive career 44:9 K:BB ratio across 33.1 innings, which has helped him to post a 2.43 ERA and 0.96 WHIP. The Brewers not only have injuries in the rotation, but they also have some underwhelming starters in Chad Patrick and Brandon Sproat. Henderson should finally get a long run in the rotation.
Robby Snelling, RP, Marlins, 32%: Snelling will make his long-anticipated debut when he faces the Nats on Friday. The left-hander, who is ranked as one of the top pitching prospects by every publication, has dominated Triple-A hitters at the outset of this season, posting a 1.86 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 29 innings. Snelling has enough upside to be added in most leagues while we collect data from his initial starts.
Tony Santillan, RP, Reds, 26%: With Emilio Pagán on the injured list, the Reds will need a new closer for the foreseeable future. Enter Santillan, who leads the team in holds this season (9) and last year earned seven saves while supporting Pagán as the setup man. This recommendation would be made with more confidence if Santillan had shown better control skills this season (5.2 BB/9 rate), but he has limited the damage of those walks (2.87 ERA) and is the favorite to receive the Reds’ next save chance.
Hitters to add
Spencer Jones, OF, Yankees, 25%: I’m not sure that Jones can have immediate success in the majors. But if you want to have some fun by adding a high-upside prospect, this is your guy. The 24-year-old has produced 46 homers, 127 runs, 121 RBI and 36 steals in 149 minor-league games since the outset of 2025. But he also struck out in 35.4% of his plate appearances last year and 32.4% so far this year. It’s rare for prospects to strike out less often when they arrive to the majors, and a mark over 35% would leave him with little chance to be a fantasy asset. Still, his power is so enticing that those in five-outfielder leagues can give him a chance.
Bryce Eldridge, 1B, Giants, 14%: Admittedly, there is nothing in Eldridge’s major-league track record to make a manager want to pick him up. But the youngster is ranked among baseball’s best prospects, and with power as his main skill, he possesses a trait that is in short supply on the waiver wire. Eldridge homered 25 times in 102 minor-league games last season, and this year he was hitting .333 with a .963 OPS when he was promoted. Those with bench space could stash him for a few days in recognition of his notable upside.
Casey Schmitt, 1B/2B/3B, Giants, 41%: The addition of Eldridge has not impacted the playing time of Schmitt, who has started all of the team’s past 11 games. Even more important, the infielder has hit out of a premium spot in those contests, and with a .325 average and 1.086 OPS in those games, he is swinging a red-hot bat. Schmitt may not be a long-term option, but he can help right now. And with three eligible positions, he is easy to fit into a lineup.
Hitters with favorable weekend matchups
JJ Bleday, OF, Reds, 12%: The Reds will work at their hitter-friendly home park against an Astros staff that ranks last in baseball by a wide margin with a 5.82 ERA. With all three Houston starters throwing from the right side, the left-handed Bleday is an obvious streamer who should bat second in every game. Leadoff hitter TJ Friedl (17%) is another good option.
Mark Vientos, 1B/3B, Mets, 8%: Truthfully, I could have put Vientos in the regular section of this article, as he has plenty of long-term potential. But I saved him for this spot, as the Mets could reach base often against three Arizona starters who have a WHIP above 1.40. It helps that the D-backs also have a relief corps that lacks reliable options.
Pitchers to stream this weekend (ranked in order of preference)
Payton Tolle vs. TB (Saturday, 51%)
Sean Burke vs. SEA (Friday, 35%)
Chase Dollander @ PHI (Friday, 42%)
Carmen Mlodzinski @ SF (Friday, 13%)
Logan Henderson vs. NYY (Sunday, 27%)
Spencer Arrighetti @ CIN (Saturday, 49%)
Foster Griffin @ MIA (Friday, 44%)
Connor Prielipp @ CLE (Friday, 12%)
Jameson Taillon @ TEX (Sunday, 27%)
Ryne Nelson vs. Mets (Friday, 48%)
Jansen Junk vs. WSH (Saturday, 21%)
Dustin May @ SD (Saturday, 14%)
Keider Montero @ KC (Friday, 12%)
