If you need options to stream pitchers in a fully loaded Wednesday slate that will begin in the early hours of the afternoon, here are three fantasy baseball pitchers to consider ahead of Wednesday’s MLB action.
Why Nick Martinez is a Smart Streaming Option Against the Reds
Martinez took a tough loss against the Pirates in his last start, allowing two runs on eight hits across 5.1 innings. While those numbers aren’t exactly eye-popping from a fantasy perspective, at least he’s been solid enough to warrant fantasy consideration as a streaming option.
Martinez has given up two earned runs or fewer in each of his four outings this season for a 2.45 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 22 innings, and he has several things going for him ahead of this next start against the Reds.
He’ll have the advantage of pitching at home, as Tropicana Field is one of the most pitching-friendly venues in the majors, and he’ll also face a Cincinnati offense that’s far worse on the road compared to at home. The Reds rank 19th in collective OPS away from home ahead of Wednesday’s action with a .663 mark.
Why Jack Leiter is a Trustworthy Fantasy Baseball Option on Wednesday
Leiter hasn’t turned heads in fantasy this season, posting a 4.87 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 24:9 K:BB over 20.1 innings this year, but he hasn’t exactly had the easiest schedule with trips to the Dodgers, Orioles, and Athletics so far. Essentially, that’s two hitter-friendly environments and the best lineup in baseball.
In his lone start at home so far in 2026, Leiter tossed five innings of one-run ball in a no-decision against the Reds while striking out nine. He faces a Pirates lineup that, while producing well, hasn’t been at its best when on the road, as Pittsburgh has a .660 collective OPS in road games, the 10th-worst mark in the majors. If the 26-year-old right-hander is looking for a bounce-back performance, this could be the best chance to do so.
Why Eduardo Rodriguez is a Viable Streamer vs. the White Sox
I get it: deciding to stream a pitcher at Chase Field, a venue that ranks as the second-most hitter-friendly environment in the majors, is a risky move. However, Rodriguez sports a 1.96 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 14:9 K:BB through 23 innings.
The lack of strikeouts might be a cause for concern, as he’s yet to record more than five punchouts in any of his previous four starts and hasn’t had more than three in any of the last three. However, he’ll be facing one of the weakest lineups in the majors, as the White Sox own a .688 collective OPS this season, the 10th-worst mark in MLB entering Wednesday’s fantasy slate.
The White Sox also rank third in strikeouts on the road this season, with 143 in 14 games. This looks like a nice option for Rodriguez to bounce back and beef up his Ks a bit.
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