Fantasy Week 22 is upon us, and Scott White once again ranks the two-start pitchers by how usable they are for the upcoming scoring period. The week runs from August 18 through August 24, and managers should be mindful that teams often slot in a spot starter when six games are on the schedule in a row. White notes that in seven-game weeks, the Tuesday and Sunday starts are the most vulnerable to being sacrificed to a spot starter, which can impact who you want to ride as a two-start pitcher.
The most questionable two-start arms for Week 22 (i.e., those most likely to lose a start to a spot starter) are:
– Hunter Brown
– Nick Pivetta
– Matthew Boyd
– Merrill Kelly
– Brandon Woodruff
– Seth Lugo
– Kai-Wei Teng
– Austin Gomber
All information is up to date as of Sunday evening.
What this means for managers
– Plan for flexibility: In a week with seven games, a spot start can alter your two-start plan. Have backup options ready.
– Don’t overcommit: If you’re tight on bench space, it may be wise to roster a flexible arm or a streaming option rather than lock in a high-risk two-start pitcher.
– Monitor injuries and lineups: News on injuries, bullpen usage, or matchup changes can quickly affect which pitchers are truly viable for a two-start week.
– Look for favorable matchups: Beyond the names listed, identify two-start pitchers with advantageous early-week matchups or clear paths to both starts.
Summary
Week 22 emphasizes careful roster management as several top-two-start arms face potential Tuesday/Sunday spot starts. Stay agile, watch the latest updates, and balance upside with the risk of losing a start to a spot starter. A positive approach is to use the week to maximize innings by leaning on deeper two-start options when the matchups line up, while keeping a flexible alternates plan in place.