{
  "id": 5624056,
  "title": "Two-start pitchers: Cam Schlittler fronts a group of elite plays as the season winds down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/two-start-pitchers-cam-schlittler-fronts-a-group-of-elite-plays-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T19:05:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/two-start-pitchers-cam-schlittler-190503027.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome to the 23rd edition of our bi-weekly article dedicated to identifying the top two-start pitchers for the MLB season. As the fantasy baseball season races towards its conclusion, every decision made from this point forward will significantly impact your team's standings. If you find yourself in need of extra wins and strikeouts to close the gap, streaming top-quality two-start options could be the key to securing a top position in your league.\n\nIn this week's compilation, we'll examine a roster of elite plays that could give your fantasy team a competitive edge. First, we'll highlight Cam Schlittler, the Yankees' right-handed pitcher (RHP), who is set to face the Rockies and Mets at home. With Will Warren pitching alongside Max Fried on Friday due to the Yankees' off-day, Schlittler has a prime opportunity to shine and potentially distance himself from the competition in the Cy Young race. His strong showing this week could prove to be a decisive factor in your fantasy standings.\n\nMoving on to the American League, we have Dylan Cease, the Blue Jays' right-handed pitcher (RHP), who has had an outstanding season thus far. With a 2.25 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and a remarkable 221/65 K/BB ratio over 156 1/3 innings, Cease is in contention for the American League Cy Young award. He has been a reliable fantasy option, regardless of the matchup, so no decisions are needed for him this week.\n\nNext, we have Troy Melton, the Tigers' right-handed pitcher (RHP), who has faced some struggles recently but maintains a solid 2.20 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 84/29 K/BB ratio over 102 1/3 innings. Despite his recent setbacks, Melton remains a strong option for this two-start week, and all fantasy managers should consider him in all leagues.\n\nTrevor Rogers, the Orioles' left-handed pitcher (LHP), has had a challenging season filled with extreme swings in performance. However, his current stats suggest that he is pitching well against left-handed pitching, making him a strong play in all league sizes. Expect double-digit strikeouts, solid ratios, and a solid chance at a victory, positioning him as a top option for this week's fantasy action.\n\nFinally, we have Hayden Wesneski, the Astros' right-handed pitcher (RHP), who has returned from the injured list and has been impressive with a 3.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 33/14 K/BB ratio over 39 2/3 innings. As a mixed league option, he remains a viable choice for fantasy managers seeking a high-performing pitcher to strengthen their lineup.",
  "summary": "Dylan Cease, Chase Burns and Troy Melton are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}