Michael Soroka's Comeback Is Real, and Fantasy Managers Need to Act Fast

Michael Soroka just dropped his second quality start of the season, and if you're looking for a streaming option on Monday, you need to pay attention. After getting shelled in his worst outing earlier this month, the Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander bounced back hard against Pittsburgh, holding the Pirates to just one run over 6 1/3 innings. That's the kind of rebound that matters in fantasy baseball.

Why Soroka's Monday Matchup Against Texas Is a Green Light

Here's the thing that makes Monday's road date in Arlington against the Texas Rangers so appealing: Globe Life Field is a pitcher's park. The Rangers are hitting .348 wOBA on the road against right-handers, but that number drops to a pathetic .279 at home. That's the kind of split that fantasy managers dream about. Soroka gets to pitch in one of the most favorable environments in baseball, and after proving he can locate his stuff again, this is exactly the kind of start you want on your roster.

Other Arms Worth Streaming Monday

If you need more options, Ryan Weathers is available in far fewer than 70% of ESPN leagues while he's still in the New York Yankees rotation. The left-hander is waiting for Gerrit Cole to return in late May or early June, which means Weathers gets a couple more chances to prove he deserves to stick around. Monday he faces the Baltimore Orioles, an injury-plagued lineup that struggles against lefties. Weathers ranks 13th in K-BB%, 10th in xFIP, and 14th in SIERA among pitchers with at least 38 innings pitched. Those are the numbers of a guy who belongs.

Joey Cantillo of the Cleveland Guardians is another play, especially with the Los Angeles Angels visiting Progressive Field. Cantillo has walked just three batters all season, but high pitch counts have limited him to fewer than six innings in seven of his eight starts. The Guardians have a track record of helping pitchers adjust, so expect Cantillo to find more consistent strike-throwing. Until he does, stick with his favorable home matchups like this one.

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