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The MLB season is filled with ups and downs, but the key to success is to find some gems to stream! Today we're going to target a pair of Rays at Yankee Stadium!
When choosing my daily hitter streamers, I examine their platoon splits, lineup position, and pitching matchup. With pitchers, I account for the opposing lineup, team ballpark, and recent performance to help make my decision.
Each of my streamers will be rostered in between 0-40% of Yahoo leagues, with a mixed focus on both shallow and deeper formats. Today, I will be providing a streamer for each position, including two starting pitchers. Let’s take a look at the Tuesday slate and dig out some streamer gems to help you start off the week with a bang!
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Hitter Streamers for 9/8 - Infielders
Kolten Wong (2B, LHB) - 32% Rostered
Matchups: vs. MIN RHP Jose Berrios, vs. MIN N/A
Wong's double-header is a bonus here, as his hot bat would have made him a recommendation even without the two upcoming games. Wong has gone 13-for-31 (.419) with eight runs and five RBI in his last eight games. He has been a fixture in the leadoff role for the Cardinals, so he's in a prime position for production. He should play in both games tomorrow.
Chris Taylor (2B/SS/OF, RHB) - 26% Rostered
Matchup: @ ARZ RHP Luke Weaver
Taylor has hit safely in six of his last seven games, posting one home run and seven RBI during that span. He has an exploitable matchup against Weaver, who has allowed four or more runs in four of his eight starts this season. Weaver has allowed 24th percentile exit velocity and 18th percentile hard-hit rate, so he's allowing hard contact, making Taylor a solid stream for Tuesday.
Colin Moran (1B/2B/3B, LHB) - 22% Rostered
Matchup: vs. CHW RHP Dylan Cease
Moran has hit safely in four of eight games since returning from injury. He goes up against Cease, who has ranked in the 38th percentile in exit velocity and hasn't missed many bats, posting a 15.9 K% and 9.4 SwStr%. Moran has hit the ball hard all year, ranking in the 96th percentile in exit velocity and 92nd percentile in hard-hit rate. His power upside makes him a strong streamer.
Rowdy Tellez (1B, LHB) - 18% Rostered
Matchup: vs. NYY LHP J.A. Happ
Tellez is on a torrid stretch right now, going 10-for-21 (.476) with six runs, two home runs, and five RBI in his last five games. Even though he faces a lefty in Happ, he's still a good stream because of how well he's swinging the bat. Tellez is in the 79th percentile in exit velocity and 78th percentile in hard-hit rate. His xStats are also good, ranking in the 86th percentile in xSLG.
Hitter Streamers for 9/8 - Outfielders
Adam Duvall (OF, ATL, RHB) - 11% Rostered
Matchup: vs. MIA RHP Sixto Sanchez
Duvall has been absolutely on fire of late, going 10-for-30 (.300) with nine runs, six homers, and eight RBI in his last eight games. While he goes up against the Marlins' electric Sixto Sanchez, who has been easily the most impressive rookie pitcher this season, we can't ignore this power binge.
Randy Arozarena (OF, TB, RHB) - 10% Rostered
Matchup: @ WAS RHP Anibal Sanchez
Arozarena has swung a hot bat since joining the Rays on August 30th, going 8-for-17 (.471) with five runs, four homers, and five RBI in seven games. He has a great matchup against Sanchez, who has allowed nine home runs in only 33.1 innings this season. It's a great opportunity for Arozarena to continue his power binge.
Jackie Bradley Jr. (OF, BOS, RHB) - 9% Rostered
Matchup: @ PHI RHP Zach Eflin, @ PHI N/A
Bradley is on this list because he's another hot hitter in a doubleheader. He's hit safely in nine consecutive games, posting four runs, three homers, six RBI, and one stolen base during that span. Eflin has racked up strikeouts, but also allowed three or more runs in four of his last five starts. He's nothing to fear here.
Pitcher Streamer for 9/8
J.A. Happ (LHP, NYY) - 29% Rostered
Happ has a tough matchup against the Blue Jays in Buffalo, but he's on a nice stretch right now, allowing only five runs in his last three starts, spanning 18 innings. He has also walked three and struck out 12 during this stretch. This is a difficult slate for pitcher streamers, so we'll ride with a guy who can pitch deeper in games and is starting to find his form right now.
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