If you’re seeking pitching advice for Tuesday’s fantasy baseball slate, check out these three streaming options that could make or break your fantasy lineups on March 31. Even though this slate features several aces, there are a few lesser-known choices who could be valuable additions to your lineup, no matter what format you’re playing.
Why Kodai Senga Is a Trustworthy Streaming Pitcher on Tuesday
There are several aspects that are in Kodai Senga’s favor ahead of this matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, but two stand out. First, he will be taking on one of the weakest lineups in the National League, despite the Cardinals’ hot start, and that alone should make this a promising matchup.
But as if that wasn’t enough, he’ll also be pitching in a friendly environment at Busch Stadium, considered one of the best parks for hurlers in the majors in 2026. The 33-year-old right-hander will be making his first start of the campaign after posting a 3.02 ERA and a 1.315 WHIP across 22 starts in 2025.
Those numbers alone are good enough to trust him, but when adding the park factors and the lineup he’ll be facing, the matchup becomes even more promising for the Japanese veteran.
Why Max Scherzer Is a Top Fantasy Baseball Streaming Candidate
Betting on Cody Ponce on Monday against the Colorado Rockies didn’t pan out, as he left the game injured in the third inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays ultimately lost after the Rockies destroyed their bullpen. However, these are still the Rockies, and Max Scherzer remains a quality arm even if he’s no longer in his prime. The 41-year-old veteran needs to step up for an injury-riddled Blue Jays rotation that currently has Ponce (knee), Shane Bieber (elbow), Trey Yesavage (shoulder), and Jose Berrios (elbow) all sidelined.
Pitching at home and against a subpar lineup should be enough to trust Scherzer as a spot starter in this contest. Scherzer has gone 3-5 with a 4.24 ERA and a 101:19 K:BB across 14 starts and 76.1 innings against the Rockies in his career. However, he’s allowed 13 earned runs in 38.1 innings (3.05 ERA) with a 58:10 K:BB in six starts against the Rockies away from Coors Field.
Why Targeting Andrew Painter Is a Promising Streaming Move
Andrew Painter is a 22-year-old pitching prospect who turned heads during spring training, and while he earned a spot in the rotation due to the absence of Zack Wheeler (shoulder), he’s seen as an arm who could stay in the rotation for years to come. Tuesday will mark his MLB debut, and he will do so against a Washington Nationals lineup that isn’t exactly terrifying on paper.
If Painter has good command and is able to overcome the early jitters that should come with a big-league debut, he’s someone who could post a solid stat line. He’s not your first option as a streaming target, but if you’re short on pitching depth and need a spot starter, he’s certainly someone to keep close tabs on.
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