Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Starting Pitcher Pickups-August 1, 2014

Jul 26, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

In case you found yourself yesterday immersed in the trade deadline and neglected your fantasy baseball team, here is a quick look at some starting pitchers to consider picking up from your league’s waiver wire if you need a spot starter or a streaming starter headed into the weekend.

They’re ranked in the general order I would pick them up but make sure you understand your fantasy baseball team needs and how much risk tolerance you have before making any move.

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