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ESPN FantasyMay 11, 2026, 04:14 PM ET
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STARTING PITCHERS FOR TUESDAY

Pitchers are ranked in order of their Forecaster/Daily Notes projected fantasy points (FPTS), using ESPN's standard scoring system (2 points per win, minus-2 per loss, 3 per inning, 1 per K, minus-1 apiece per hit or walk allowed, minus-2 per earned run allowed).

T: The pitcher's handedness. OPP: Opposing team. RST%: The pitcher's roster percentage in ESPN leagues. W%: The individual starting pitcher's win probability using ESPN projections. IP: Projected innings pitched. H+BB: Projected hits plus walks allowed. ER: Projected earned runs allowed. K: Projected strikeouts.

If a team is planning on using an "opener" to start their game, but will rely on a "bulk pitcher" to follow him on the mound after 1-2 innings, the bulk pitcher is listed and indicated with an asterisk.

FPTS	Pitcher	T	Opp	Rst%	W%	IP	H+BB	ER	K
15.3	Paul Skenes	R	COL	99.9%	49%	6.1	6.4	2.0	6.8
14.2	Freddy Peralta	R	DET	95.4%	42%	6.0	6.9	1.9	6.6
14.0	Bryan Woo	R	@HOU	97.5%	40%	6.1	6.4	2.1	6.1
13.8	Yoshinobu Yamamoto	R	SF	99.8%	43%	6.0	6.8	2.1	6.4
13.4	Zack Wheeler	R	@BOS	95.1%	46%	6.2	7.1	2.7	6.9
12.4	Jack Flaherty	R	@NYM	39.5%	26%	5.6	6.5	2.0	6.4
10.7	Tatsuya Imai	R	SEA	23.4%	30%	5.8	7.8	2.5	6.2
9.8	Bailey Ober	R	MIA	22.0%	31%	5.8	7.4	2.9	5.6
9.4	Stephen Kolek	R	@CWS	1.0%	38%	5.8	7.8	2.7	4.9
9.3	Patrick Corbin	L	TB	1.5%	36%	5.4	6.9	2.4	4.7
9.3	Will Warren	R	@BAL	70.6%	35%	5.5	7.4	3.0	5.9
9.2	Eury Perez	R	@MIN	71.8%	30%	5.2	6.7	2.5	5.3
9.0	Jeffrey Springs	L	STL	25.4%	31%	5.4	6.7	2.6	4.6
8.3	Erick Fedde	R	KC	1.3%	29%	5.6	7.4	2.8	4.4
8.2	Brady Singer	R	WSH	7.3%	34%	5.7	7.6	3.3	5.3
8.1	Shane McClanahan	L	@TOR	48.5%	20%	4.9	6.5	2.3	4.6
7.8	Adrian Houser	R	@LAD	0.5%	25%	5.8	7.7	2.9	4.3
7.7	Trevor Rogers	L	NYY	45.8%	26%	5.3	7.5	2.8	5.0
7.6	Zac Gallen	R	@TEX	54.2%	35%	5.6	7.9	3.3	5.2
7.3	Andre Pallante	R	@ATH	2.2%	30%	5.5	7.9	3.0	4.6
7.1	Grant Holmes	R	CHC	7.4%	27%	5.1	7.4	3.0	5.2
7.0	Colin Rea	R	@ATL	8.0%	28%	5.5	7.5	3.3	4.8
6.8	Matt Waldron	R	@MIL	0.2%	32%	5.3	7.6	3.2	4.7
6.4	MacKenzie Gore	L	ARI	62.6%	27%	5.3	8.1	3.3	5.3
6.3	Walbert Urena	R	@CLE	0.9%	22%	4.7	7.6	2.3	4.5
6.3	Brandon Sproat	R	SD	1.6%	18%	4.7	6.6	2.7	4.4
6.1	Miles Mikolas	R	@CIN	0.3%	24%	5.1	6.9	3.2	4.2
5.9	Michael Lorenzen	R	@PIT	0.5%	18%	5.3	7.8	3.1	4.5
5.8	Slade Cecconi	R	LAA	1.2%	26%	5.3	7.8	3.5	4.9
5.0	Brayan Bello*	R	PHI	4.5%	20%	5.4	8.4	3.6	4.7

Pitchers to stream on Tuesday

While one solid start isn't enough to deem Jack Flaherty back on track, it's enough to trust the veteran for a road matchup in Citi Field against the New York Mets. Last time out, Flaherty fanned 10 Boston Red Sox hitters in five frames while walking just one. He'll try to stay on a roll facing a lineup with the fifth-lowest wOBA against right-handers this month.
Stephen Kolek posted a quality start in his 2026 debut last week, yielding three runs to the Cleveland Guardians in six frames, albeit with only three strikeouts, though he didn't walk a batter. Kolek suffered an oblique strain in the spring and then made four rehab starts before getting the call for a spot start. He was sent back to Triple-A Omaha after the game but was soon recalled after Cole Ragans was placed on the 15-day IL. The Kansas City Royals have a road date with the Chicago White Sox, so Kolek will face an offense with the seventh lowest wOBA and third highest strikeout rate with a righty on the hill.
Through his first eight starts, Jeffrey Springs' strikeout and walk rates are a tick improved over last season, but he continues to be generous with the long ball. Home run issues can be exacerbated at Sutter Health Park when the Athletics are home, but Springs will face the St. Louis Cardinals, who sport a below-average home run rate facing southpaws.

Pitchers to avoid on Tuesday

It may be tempting to stream Tatsuya Imai in his first game back when the Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners, since the visitors sport the second highest strikeout rate versus right-handers. However, Imai managed just three innings in his final rehab start, mostly due to issuing five free passes. He threw only 63 pitches, so he will likely be under a pitch count, limiting his innings and strikeout potential.

Hitters to stream on Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds snapped an eight-game losing streak with a pair of road wins against the Astros over the weekend, and now they are at home in hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park for a series with the Washington Nationals. The early forecast calls for warm temperatures with a breeze blowing out to left field, which is bad news for Nationals starter Miles Mikolas. TJ Friedl, JJ Bleday, Nathaniel Lowe and Spencer Steer are best suited to take advantage of the conditions and favorable matchup against Mikolas and his 7.44 ERA and 1.53 WHIP.
The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs will battle for National League supremacy when they meet in Truist Park for a three-game set. Colin Rea has been effective for the Cubs, but he's doing so while giving up a lot of hard contact. The top of the Braves' order isn't available in most fantasy leagues, but Mauricio Dubon and Mike Yastrzemski are sneaky streamers in what could be a productive evening for the club with the best record in the senior circuit.