Fantasy Baseball 2019: Week 11 Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds

There are plenty of widely available starting pitchers on the waiver wire for you to add to your fantasy baseball team.

Starting pitching is difficult to manage in fantasy baseball, especially this deep into the season. If you take a risk on a pitcher and he fails, it’ll take you three or four good outings to undo that damage. However, if you get a good pitcher, you’ll get an even bigger lead in your pitching categories.

Though, finding that good pitcher is the tough part. There are some pitchers that have made a good start here and there but haven’t been consistent enough to be worthy of a waiver wire add. The five pitchers listed here are widely available and have been good over a two-week (or more) stretch to be added to your fantasy baseball teams.

All five pitchers are owned in less than 20 percent of ESPN leagues.

Peter Lambert, COL

Pitching in Colorado is a difficult task, especially when the ball is flying out like it is this season. Lambert made his first start on the road against the Cubs, going seven innings with one earned run and nine strikeouts.

He made his next start at home against the Cubs again. Lambert went just five innings of one-run ball. He lasted as long as he did because of his control. Lambert does have two wins already under his belt.

Lambert makes his next start at home against the Padres. As long as he can work on his control, he’d be in line for another win and quality start.

Pablo Lopez, MIA

Pitching for Miami usually doesn’t result in a lot of wins. Lopez is 4-5 with a 4.26 ERA and 1.12 WHIP this season. Though, he’s pitched well since his 10-run debacle against the Mets.

Over the last 15 days, he has a 1.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 19 strikeouts, three walks, three quality starts and a win.

Lopez averages just under a strikeout an inning and has 17 strikeouts over 69.2 innings. He will make his next start against the Pirates, who are hitting .277 this month. Lopez may not earn a win in his next start but a quality start is likely.

Trevor Richards, MIA

The second Marlins pitcher to make the list, Richards has put together a nice string of starts. He is 2-1 in his last three starts with a 0.95 ERA, 0.58 WHIP, 18 strikeouts and six walks.

Like Lopez, he’ll make his next start at home against the Pirates. Pittsburgh has strukc out 94 times this month, ninth in the league. Their 12 home runs ranks 19th, which bodes well for Richards and his 46.4 fly ball rate.

Richards doesn’t pitch deep into games as his two recent seven-inning starts were his season high. He averages just over 5.6 innings per start, qualifying him for a win but not a quality start. If you use the latter as a category, I’d look elsewhere.

Anibal Sanchez, WSH

Coming back from a hamstring injury, Sanchez is pitching well. He has a 1.04 ERA, 0.69 (nice) WHIP, 15 strikeouts, three walks, two quality starts and a 2-0 record in his last three games.

The Nationals are starting to hit, which gives Sanchez enough run support to earn the win. Though, his average innings per start don’t guarantee a quality start.

Sanchez will make his next start on June 16 at home against the Diamondbacks. Arizona is starting to hit, crushing 20 home runs this month. Sanchez has allowed just eight home runs in 59.2 innings.

Jason Vargas, NYM

I can’t believe he made this list but you can’t deny his recent performance. After posting a 5.92 ERA, 20:12 K:BB ratio and 1-2 record after seven games, Vargas has a 1.67 ERA, 20:9 K:BB ratio and 2-1 record with three quality starts in his last four games. That includes a five-hit complete game shutout against the Giants.

Vargas will take the mound again on June 16 against the Cardinals. St. Louis is hitting .228 with 30 runs scored in nine games this month.

Vargas is not the most reliable pitcher by any means. But, over the last two weeks, he’s been pretty good. If you’re desperate for some innings and strikeouts, then Vargas is available.

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It’s not the prettiest waiver wire list but they are performing. The names may not be exciting but their stat lines are all that matter.

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