If you’re unsure regarding which pitchers to stream in fantasy baseball ahead of the 14-game slate on Friday, we’ve got you covered. Here are three arms you could stream in fantasy baseball, regardless of whether you’re playing DFS contests or season-long formats.
Why You Should Stream Yusei Kikuchi In a Favorable Matchup vs. Kansas City
Kikuchi has been far from efficient this season, as he has a 5.63 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and 27:11 K:BB over his first 24 innings in 2026. However, there are signs that he is turning things around. His most recent start was an absolute gem, as he tossed six scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out eight in a no-decision.
This snapped a run of three consecutive outings in which Kikuchi had allowed at least four earned runs, and it was also his first quality start of the campaign. This is a favorable matchup for the left-hander as well, as the Kansas City Royals have struggled massively against left-handed pitching so far in 2026. They’ve posted a collective OPS of .599 against southpaws so far, the fourth-worst mark in the majors.
Why Streaming Will Warren Against the Houston Astros Would Be a Wise Fantasy Decision
Warren doesn’t exactly have a favorable matchup this Friday, as he’ll be pitching on the road against the Houston Astros, who have been one of the best offenses in the majors in the first month of the season. However, given how good he’s looked this season and his rostership percentages across most leagues, he’s certainly an attractive option to stream, if he can be considered a stream candidate anymore based on his excellent numbers.
Through five starts and 25.1 innings this season, Warren owns a 2.49 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and a dazzling 31:6 K:BB, which includes striking out a career-high 11 in his last start when the New York Yankees routed the Royals last Saturday, April 18, by a 13-4 score. He’s been pitching well enough to be worth the risk in this matchup.
Why Taj Bradley Is a Strong Streaming Option For Friday’s Fantasy Baseball Slate
Another pitcher who has been a pleasant surprise in the first month of the 2026 MLB season, Bradley posted a quality start in his most recent outing after allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings while striking out five in a no-decision against the Cincinnati Reds. Bradley has three quality starts in five outings, and he’s yet to allow more than two earned runs in any of his appearances.
With a 1.63 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 27.2 innings so far in 2026, Bradley has seen his rostership increase with each passing game, but as long as he remains available in the format you’re playing, you should definitely start him if you have the chance. He’s pitching too well to be ignored right now.
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