If you need advice on which pitchers are good streaming options in fantasy baseball for Saturday’s loaded slate in the majors, here are three arms you should consider.
Why Michael Wacha is a Top Streaming Option Against the White Sox
Wacha continues to be an overlooked pitcher since he’s rostered in less than 50% of season-long leagues, but if you’re planning to start him on Saturday, you might be in for a strong showing. Aside from being a two-start pitcher, which is always a plus in weekly-scoring formats, Wacha is coming off an excellent outing the last time out when he earned the win Monday against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out three in seven innings of work.
Facing the Chicago White Sox tips him for another strong outing, as the White Sox’s solid start to the season has wound down. They own the worst collective OPS in the majors over the last seven days with a .497 OPS. Given that Wacha has a 0.69 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 10 strikeouts, and four walks in 13 innings pitched so far this season, he’s an excellent option across all formats if you need to bolster your pitching staff.
Casey Mize Offers High Upside as a Saturday Streaming Fantasy Baseball Option
Mize didn’t have his best stuff the last time out and allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks across 4.1 innings in a loss to the Minnesota Twins on the road. However, facing the Miami Marlins at home could be just what the doctor ordered for Mize to deliver a bounce-back performance. He struck out nine across six innings in a no-decision against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first start of the season, and that could be closer to what he might bring here, as the weather conditions should also be more favorable than the last time out in Minnesota.
The Marlins enjoyed an excellent start to the season, but the offense has been slowing down in recent days with a collective .635 OPS over the last seven days, the 11th-worst mark in the majors over that span. Look for Mize to capitalize on those struggles to deliver a bounce-back performance.
Nick Martinez is a Sneaky Streaming Alternative Against the Yankees
On paper, the matchup looks far from appealing since the New York Yankees are a loaded offense that’s led by the likes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. However, Martinez could be a sneaky under-the-radar streaming option due to several factors in Saturday’s slate. First and foremost, he’s pitching at a high level to start the 2026 season with back-to-back quality starts on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins, allowing just three runs in 12 innings while posting a 7:1 K:BB.
Plus, Tropicana Field is known for being a pitcher-friendly environment, and that’s always a plus for hurlers, like Martinez, who aren’t known for overpowering opposing hitters. Last but not least, the 35-year-old veteran has had good results against the Yankees throughout his career, limiting opposing hitters to a .222 average and .629 OPS in 72 plate appearances. Martinez could be a solid low-cost addition to your pitching staff regardless of whether you need him as a waiver pickup in season-long formats or if you’re playing in a DFS contest.
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