Fantasy Baseball 2025 Two-Start Pitchers & Streaming Starters - Week 19

First, there was the abbreviated All-Star Game week that interfered with our ability to employ Fantasy Baseball 2025Two-Start Pitchers in our usual fashion. Now, we have the trading deadline interfering with the Fantasy Baseball rotations, affecting not only the two-start designations, but also impacting Fantasy Baseball 2025 Streaming Starters as the pitchers move from franchise to franchise. As the dust settles, though, this report will guide you as you work to set your fantasy pitching rotations.

Please realize that these articles feature most recent rotation information available when the article is written, but that circumstances do change due to weather conditions, injuries and general craziness with managers. If a pitcher listed here as having two starts ends up with one (or perhaps none) in the upcoming week, apologies but this article is meant to provide analysis, it is up to the manager to set the lineups or rotations.

Without further ado, here are this week’s two-start pitchers:

As is the usual case, these are the SPs you want to plug into your fantasy rotations and take advantage of for their dual start status in Week 19. Do not concern yourself with the opponent or the venue, just enjoy the pitching prowess they will likely deliver. This baker’s dozen of arms will for the most part deliver both ratio goodness and contribute on the counting stat side of things as well.

Kikuchi was hit hard by the Rangers in his last outing, being touched for 10 hits over his 5.1 IP, but still only yielded three earned runs. He is carrying a useful 3.30 ERA into Week 19, and in the 10 games prior to the most recent outing against Texas, he had been steady and dependable, racking up a 69:19 K/BB ratio through those 58.0 IP. His first start at home looks the most promising of his two trips to the hill this week, as his road results are not stellar this season.

Severino has a three-game win streak going, sandwiching a 7.0 IP quality start (QS) in between two 5.0 IP efforts. Given his success while pitching away from his temporary home park in Sacramento, having a pair of road starts bodes well for him to continue his success on the bump. His peripheral metrics-4.12 FIP vs 4.83 ERA, 64.2% LOB-hint that he could provide some useful fantasy pitching value going forward, although he is not going to be a big help in the strikeout production arena with his sub-par 6.8 K/9 over his 130.1 IP in 2025 thus far.

Sears had tossed a couple of nice games prior to being dealt to the Padres, allowing just three earned runs while fanning 13 opposing hitters over those 9.1 IP. His ERA is sitting at an inflated 4.95 prior to the trade, but his struggles at home this season were a significant contributing factor to that issue, and the Padres saw enough potential to add him to their staff. Note, however, that his two trips to toe the rubber for his new team are not favorable matchups.

Wentz has turned his season around, looking extremely effective since the beginning of July, with a 1.89 ERA and 0.79 WHIP over those 19.0 IP. He credits a tweak to his grip on his cutter with his new-found success on the bump, and he has seen an impressive uptick in his K rate. It will be interesting to see if his recent accomplishments will translate to better success on the home mound, as both his Week 19 contests are scheduled to take place at Truist Park.

Quantrill has had an extremely effective recent stretch, posting a superior 0.56 ERA and 0.63 WHIP over his most recent 16.0 IP. Only 10 Ks over those three times scraping the slab, but also just two free passes handed out, too. The tougher of his two upcoming starts is the first of the week at home against the Astros, and pitching at LoanDepot Park is a positive for the veteran righty.

The veteran righthander Verlander has looked better in three of his last four times atop the hill, allowing just three earned tallies over those 16.0 IP. The other start was less commendable, a 2.2 IP effort where he gave up four earned runs to the host Blue Jays. He is still offering K production, albeit sub-average (7.8 K/9 over 89.1 IP this year so far), and he does have a pair of good matchups in store against a pair of teams languishing at the bottom of their respective divisions. 

Alcantara has strung together two scoreless outings, going 12.0 IP in two consecutive victories. He is a below-average K producer (6.7 K/9 over his 109.0 IP to date) but does have a pair of good matchups on the schedule heading into Week 19, facing a pair of opposing hurlers that reside in the bottom tier of dual start SPs profiled here this week.

Mize had been looking worthy of Tier-One status until his last three outings. He only lasted into the second frame against the visiting Diamondbacks, but that should leave him rested for this dual start scoring period. There is nothing alarming in his peripheral metrics to suggest he cannot right the ship, especially with a pair of home starts on tap.

This is not a huge set of hurlers to let sit on the bench or the waiver wire, but you would do well to avoid inserting any of them into your fantasy baseball rotations if you value your ratio stats. The possibility of gathering some counting stats is also low with this group of seven pitchers. If you are tempted to use one or more as a streaming option, it is suggested you look below at some more potentially profitable SPs to use for a start, most of whom will be available on your league’s wire.

Potential Streaming Options for Week 19

There is no promise that each game day will provide a streaming option. First of all, the pitcher must be available in at least 50% of leagues to be a viable candidate to snag off the wire. Then, the pitchers discussed above are not included as they have a different sort of value, even though some might be available as free agents in your league. Plus, some days the matchups and/or venues just do not figure as positive enough factors to favor plugging the arm into your rotation, even for one start. That all being said, here are this week’s best Fantasy Baseball 2025 Streaming Starters candidates:

Chris Paddack, Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins

The former Minnesota righthander celebrated his move to a new team by tossing his sixth QS of the season, picking up a win for the Tigers as well. He struck out five Diamondback hitters, allowing just three hits over his 6.0 IP, and not handing out a walk. He gets to take on his former team in this game, and will attempt to remain undefeated at home for his new squad.

Logan Allen, Cleveland Guardians @ New York Mets

Allen now has five QS over his last six starts, and over that stretch of appearances, he posted an attractive 3.68 ERA and even better 1.09 WHIP. His season-long ERA is now at an acceptable 4.06 although the WHIP is still inflated (1.36). His home/road splits do not indicate any reason to be concerned about his trip to the mound at Citi Field for this game. The biggest downside is a below-average strikeout rate of 6.6 K/9 over his 108.2 IP in 2025 to date.

Miles Mikolas, St. Louis Cardinals @ Los Angeles Dodgers

The Cardinal veteran righty is also coming off a QS in his last outing, although this matchup is decidedly a tougher contest for him, given his struggles away from his home park this season, and the Dodgers are tough to best when the contest takes place in the City of Angels. He is another SP whose strikeout production is nothing to get excited about (6.3 K/9 through his 108 IP this season). 

Bailey Falter, Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox

The new addition to the Royals’ pitching staff had finally pushed his ERA down below 4.00, with a pair of outings where he allowed just two earned runs over 12.0 IP. One of those starts was a QS against the Tigers, who admittedly were slumping, but still good production. He is slated for a road start to open his Kansas City career, and he will certainly be working to justify the Royals’ faith in his skill set.

Cade Horton, Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds

The rookie righty has held opponents scoreless in three of his last four starts, posting a superior 1.52 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over those 23.2 IP. (Note: make that four of five, with his latest effort shutting out the Orioles on Friday.) Yet another streaming suggestion that you should not expect great K numbers from, as his season K/9 rate is mired at 6.6 over 68.2 IP. He has been much more a force at home this season, and to his credit, his peripheral metrics do not hint at any major negative regressions in his future. Plus, he generates a ton of grounders (47.1 % GB) and keeps the ball in the park (0.9 HR/9).

Janson Junk, Miami Marlins vs Houston Astros

Opposing hitters have been having more success against the righty of late, as he has surrendered seven earned tallies over his last two trips to toe the rubber. His season-long ERA is still a useful 3.28 and the 1.08 WHIP is attractive for fantasy purposes, too. Continuing an unfortunate trend, he is a sub-average K producer with just 44 Ks over his 60.1 IP, although the five free passes handed out is praise-worthy to be certain. He has been slightly better when pitching at his home park, and the opponent here is also more prone to be toppled when away from Houston.

Jacob Lopez, Athletics @ Washington Nationals

The A’s southpaw bucks the trend, with a superior K rate of 10.9 over his 65.0 IP thus far in 2025. The downside here is that he is being asked to climb the hill on the road, where he has struggled this season, although admittedly, the Nationals also have struggled at Nationals Park this year. If you are looking for a streaming start on this limited slate, he is your best option…plus, he offers counting stats in the form of Ks.

Aaron Civale, Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians

The 30-year-old righthander has allowed just one run over his last 11.0 IP (zero earned) while collecting 12 Ks and allowing just one walk over that stretch. The Guardians did rough him up three starts ago to the tune of four earned runs, and the Cleveland hitters are not noted for their free-swinging ways at the plate, so limited Ks are likely in the offering. Still, recent success is a positive for the White Sox hurler.

J.T. Ginn, Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles

The second-year righty has been a steady performer for the A’s, over his 44.0 IP in relief and as a starter, he has compiled a 3.89 ERA and 1.18 WHIP, both useful ratios. He also strikes out better than a hitter per frame (9.6 K/9) while also demonstrating good control (2.0 BB/9). He has shown road warrior skills, so heading to Baltimore is not a negative factor if you employ the youngster for this appearance.

Brad Lord, Washington Nationals @ San Francisco Giants

The rookie righthander has been solid if not spectacular in dual role as reliever and SP for the Nationals. He offers slightly below-average K potential (7.1 K/9 over his 74.1 IP) but keeps the ball in the park (0.6 HR/9) and on the ground (48.6% GB), leading to success when he is called upon to scrape the slab. His home/road splits indicate a game in San Francisco is a plus on his ledger.

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