Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Two Wheelering

Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Two Wheelering

This article is part of our Weekly Pitcher Rankings series.

August turns to September and we're heading down the stretch. Normally, September is one of the better months to stream pitching since the league ERA usually drops. It remains to be seen what happens this year considering roster expansion only entails two additional spots. It's unclear how this will affect how teams manage their pitching, especially since workload concerns will be front and center.

This week is pretty quiet with only 94 games, helped by a weekend doubleheader between the Mets and Nationals. As has been the case all season, finding two-start options to grab off waivers of via FAAB is tough. However, there are several talented hurlers slated to return from an absence to deepen the pool. Examples are Trevor Rogers, Jose Urquidy, Ian Anderson, Matthew Boyd and (drum roll please) Corey Kluber!

Here is your weekly reminder I cull the schedule from the Projected Starters page, so all rotation questions should be sent in the direction. I'm happy to handle all rankings-specific questions below.

UPDATED: Monday August 30 2:15 AM ET

Week of August 30 - September 5

Mixed

RankPitcherTMOPPComments
1Zack WheelerPHI@WAS, @MIA0-3 last three starts, 23 K with just 2 BB in last 20.2 IP but 4 HR allowed
2Corbin BurnesMIL@SF, STL 
3Robbie RayTORBAL, OAKGetting even better… 33 K, 2 BB in last 22 IP
4Julio UriasLADATL, @SF 
5Gerrit ColeNYY@LAA

August turns to September and we're heading down the stretch. Normally, September is one of the better months to stream pitching since the league ERA usually drops. It remains to be seen what happens this year considering roster expansion only entails two additional spots. It's unclear how this will affect how teams manage their pitching, especially since workload concerns will be front and center.

This week is pretty quiet with only 94 games, helped by a weekend doubleheader between the Mets and Nationals. As has been the case all season, finding two-start options to grab off waivers of via FAAB is tough. However, there are several talented hurlers slated to return from an absence to deepen the pool. Examples are Trevor Rogers, Jose Urquidy, Ian Anderson, Matthew Boyd and (drum roll please) Corey Kluber!

Here is your weekly reminder I cull the schedule from the Projected Starters page, so all rotation questions should be sent in the direction. I'm happy to handle all rankings-specific questions below.

UPDATED: Monday August 30 2:15 AM ET

Week of August 30 - September 5

Mixed

RankPitcherTMOPPComments
1Zack WheelerPHI@WAS, @MIA0-3 last three starts, 23 K with just 2 BB in last 20.2 IP but 4 HR allowed
2Corbin BurnesMIL@SF, STL 
3Robbie RayTORBAL, OAKGetting even better… 33 K, 2 BB in last 22 IP
4Julio UriasLADATL, @SF 
5Gerrit ColeNYY@LAA 
6Walker BuehlerLADATL 
7Max ScherzerLADATL 
8Luis CastilloCINSTL, DET 
9Kevin GausmanSFMIL 
10Lucas GiolitoCWSPIT 
11Carlos RodonCWSPIT 
12Brandon WoodruffMIL@SF 
13Sandy AlcantaraMIA@NYM 
14Taijuan WalkerNYMMIA, @WAS 
15Yu DarvishSD@ARI 
16Chris SaleBOS@TBQuite the immaculate return
17German MarquezCOL@TEX, ATL 
18Lance McCullers Jr.HOU@SEA 
19Adam WainwrightSTL@MIL 
20Joe MusgroveSDHOU 
21Alex WoodSFMIL, LADProbably already surpassed expected number of starts with 23
22Jose BerriosTOROAK 
23Chris FlexenSEAHOU, @ARI12 QS in 24 GS
24Kyle GibsonPHI@MIA 
25Freddy PeraltaMILSTL 
26Logan WebbSFMIL 
27Lance LynnCWS@KC 
28Tyler MahleCINDET 
29Carlos CarrascoNYMMIA 
30Shohei OhtaniLAANYYMVP? Yes. Cy Young? Sorry, no.
31John MeansBAL@NYY 
32Alek ManoahTOROAKHitting the wall? 5.17 ERA with 1.40 WHIP previous 15.2 IP
33Wade MileyCINSTL 
34Mike MinorKCCLE, CWS 
35Luis GarciaHOU@SEA 
36Aaron NolaPHI@WASClubhouse leader for my favorite "value" pitcher next season
37Corey KluberNYY@LAA, BALReturns with great matchups, but will he throw five frames?
38Framber ValdezHOU@SD 
39Madison BumgarnerARISEA 
40Charlie MortonATL@LAD, @COL 
41Hyun Jin RyuTORBAL 
42Rich HillNYMMIA 
43Max FriedATL@LAD 
44Trevor RogersMIAPHI 
45Zach PlesacCLE@KC, @BOS 
46Zack GreinkeHOU@SD 
47Sonny GrayCINSTL 
48Nathan EovaldiBOSCLE 
49Edward CabreraMIA@NYMAnother stellar young Marlins hurler
50Nick PivettaBOS@TB, CLE 
51Marcus StromanNYM@WAS 
52Anthony DeSclafaniSFLAD 
53Jordan MontgomeryNYYBAL 
54Tyler GilbertARISD, SEA 
55Elieser HernandezMIAPHI 
56Casey MizeDETMIN, @CIN 
57Dylan CeaseCWS@KC 
58Jake OdorizziHOU@SEA 
59Frankie MontasOAK@TOR 
60Shane McClanahanTBBOS 
61Jose UrquidyHOU@SD 
62Taylor HearnTEX@LAA 
63Chris ArcherTBMIN 
64Carlos HernandezKCCLE 
65Johnny CuetoSFMIL, LAD 
66Glenn OttoTEX@LAA 
67Jameson TaillonNYY@LAA 
68Austin GomberCOL@TEX, ATL 
69Chris PaddackSD@ARI, HOU 
70Josiah GrayWASPHI, NYMScherzer is crushing it with LAD, but Gray is holding his own too
71Ranger SuarezPHI@MIA 
72Kyle HendricksCHCPIT 
73Cole IrvinOAK@DET, @TOR 
74Zac GallenARISD 
75David PriceLAD@SF 
76James KaprielianOAK@DET 
77Eduardo RodriguezBOS@TB 
78Blake SnellSD@ARIGaining consistency with 3.06 ERA and .85 WHIP with 25 K over last 17.2 IP
79Ryan YarbroughTBBOS 
80Bailey OberMIN@DET, @TB 
81Sean ManaeaOAK@DET9.90 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in August
82Drew RasmussenTBBOS 
83Mix 12 Reliever   
84Marco GonzalesSEA@ARI 
85Adrian HouserMILSTL 
86Yusei KikuchiSEAHOU 
87Bryse WilsonPIT@CWS, @CHC 
88Tarik SkubalDETOAK 
89Zach ThompsonMIA@NYM 
90Tanner HouckBOSCLE 
91Tyler AndersonSEA@ARI 
92Mix 15 Reliever   
93Kwang Hyun KimSTL@MIL 
94Miles MikolasSTL@CIN 
95Kyle FreelandCOL@TEX 
96Steven MatzTORBAL 
97Kolby AllardTEX@LAA 
98Cal QuantrillCLE@BOS 
99Vladimir GutierrezCINDET 
100Logan GilbertSEAHOU 
101Eric LauerMIL@SF 
102Jose SuarezLAATEX 
103A.J. AlexyTEXCOL 
104Matt ManningDETOAK 
105Patrick CorbinWASPHI 
106Steven BraultPIT@CHC 
107Jesus LuzardoMIAPHI 
108Luis PatinoTBBOS, MIN 
109Nestor CortesNYYBAL 
110Matthew BoydDET@CIN 
111Mitch WhiteLAD@SF 
112Humberto MejiaARISEA 
113Andrew AlbersMIN@TB 
114Jose QuintanaLAANYY, TEX 
115Randy DobnakMINCHC 
116Seth RomeroWASNYM 
117Drew SmylyATL@LAD, @COL 
118John GantMINCHC 
119Packy NaughtonLAATEX 
120Alec MillsCHCPIT 
121Brett AndersonMIL@SF 
122Logan AllenCLE@KC 
123Brady SingerKCCWS 
124Jon GrayCOLATL 
125J.A. HappSTL@CIN 
126Griffin JaxMIN@TB 
127Daniel LynchKCCWS 
128Tylor MegillNYM@WAS 
129Zach DaviesCHC@MIN 
130Jake LatzTEXCOL 
131Dallas KeuchelCWS@KC 
132Michael WachaTBMIN 
133Erick FeddeWASNYM 
134Jon LesterSTL@CIN, @MIL 
135Martin PerezBOS@TB 
136Tyler AlexanderDET@CIN 
137Kris BubicKCCLE 
138Ian AndersonATL@COL 
139Ryan WeathersSDHOU 
140Taylor WidenerARISD 
141Paul BlackburnOAK@TOR 
142Eli MorganCLE@BOS 
143Trevor WilliamsNYM@WAS 
144Adbert AlzolayCHCPIT 
145Wil CrowePIT@CHC 
146Wily PeraltaDETOAK 
147Huascar YnoaATL@COL 
148Cody PoncePIT@CHC 
149Keegan ThompsonCHCPIT 
150Keegan AkinBAL@TOR 
151Alexander WellsBAL@NYY 
152Jordan LylesTEXCOL 
153Antonio SenzatelaCOLATL 
154Matt HarveyBAL@TOR 
155Jaime BarriaLAANYY 
156Mitch KellerPIT@CWS 
157Sam HentgesCLE@KC 
158Justin SteeleCHC@MIN 
159Chris EllisBAL@TOR, @NYY 
160Paolo EspinoWASPHI 
161Matt MoorePHI@WAS 
162Sean NolinWASNYM 

American League

RankPitcherTMOPPComment
1Robbie RayTORBAL, OAKGetting even better… 33 K, 2 BB in last 22 IP
2Gerrit ColeNYY@LAA 
3Lucas GiolitoCWSPIT 
4Carlos RodonCWSPIT 
5Chris SaleBOS@TBQuite the immaculate return
6Lance McCullers Jr.HOU@SEA 
7Jose BerriosTOROAK 
8Chris FlexenSEAHOU, @ARI12 QS in 24 GS
9Lance LynnCWS@KC 
10Shohei OhtaniLAANYYMVP? Yes. Cy Young? Sorry, no.
11John MeansBAL@NYY 
12Alek ManoahTOROAKHitting the wall? 5.17 ERA with 1.40 WHIP previous 15.2 IP
13Mike MinorKCCLE, CWS 
14Luis GarciaHOU@SEA 
15Corey KluberNYY@LAA, BALReturns with great matchups, but will he throw five frames?
16Framber ValdezHOU@SD 
17Hyun Jin RyuTORBAL 
18Zach PlesacCLE@KC, @BOS 
19Zack GreinkeHOU@SD 
20Nathan EovaldiBOSCLE 
21Nick PivettaBOS@TB, CLE 
22Jordan MontgomeryNYYBAL 
23Casey MizeDETMIN, @CIN 
24Dylan CeaseCWS@KC 
25Jake OdorizziHOU@SEA 
26Frankie MontasOAK@TOR 
27Shane McClanahanTBBOS 
28Jose UrquidyHOU@SD 
29Taylor HearnTEX@LAA 
30Chris ArcherTBMIN 
31Carlos HernandezKCCLE 
32Glenn OttoTEX@LAA 
33Jameson TaillonNYY@LAA 
34Cole IrvinOAK@DET, @TOR 
35James KaprielianOAK@DET 
36Eduardo RodriguezBOS@TB 
37Ryan YarbroughTBBOS 
38Bailey OberMIN@DET, @TB 
39Sean ManaeaOAK@DET9.90 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in August
40Drew RasmussenTBBOS 
41Marco GonzalesSEA@ARI 
42Yusei KikuchiSEAHOU 
43Tarik SkubalDETOAK 
44Tanner HouckBOSCLE 
45Tyler AndersonSEA@ARI 
46Steven MatzTORBAL 
47Kolby AllardTEX@LAA 
48Cal QuantrillCLE@BOS 
49Logan GilbertSEAHOU 
50Jose SuarezLAATEX 
51A.J. AlexyTEXCOL 
52AL Reliever   
53Matt ManningDETOAK 
54Luis PatinoTBBOS, MIN 
55Nestor CortesNYYBAL 
56Matthew BoydDET@CIN 
57Andrew AlbersMIN@TB 
58Jose QuintanaLAANYY, TEX 
59Randy DobnakMINCHC 
60John GantMINCHC 
61Packy NaughtonLAATEX 
62Logan AllenCLE@KC 
63Brady SingerKCCWS 
64Griffin JaxMIN@TB 
65Daniel LynchKCCWS 
66Jake LatzTEXCOL 
67Dallas KeuchelCWS@KC 
68Michael WachaTBMIN 
69Martin PerezBOS@TB 
70Tyler AlexanderDET@CIN 
71Kris BubicKCCLE 
72Paul BlackburnOAK@TOR 
73Eli MorganCLE@BOS 
74Wily PeraltaDETOAK 
75Keegan AkinBAL@TOR 
76Alexander WellsBAL@NYY 
77Jordan LylesTEXCOL 
78Matt HarveyBAL@TOR 
79Jaime BarriaLAANYY 
80Sam HentgesCLE@KC 
81Chris EllisBAL@TOR, @NYY 

National League

RankPitcherTMOPPComment
1Zack WheelerPHI@WAS, @MIA0-3 last three starts, 23 K with just 2 BB in last 20.2 IP but 4 HR allowed
2Corbin BurnesMIL@SF, STL 
3Julio UriasLADATL, @SF 
4Walker BuehlerLADATL 
5Max ScherzerLADATL 
6Luis CastilloCINSTL, DET 
7Kevin GausmanSFMIL 
8Brandon WoodruffMIL@SF 
9Sandy AlcantaraMIA@NYM 
10Taijuan WalkerNYMMIA, @WAS 
11Yu DarvishSD@ARI 
12German MarquezCOL@TEX, ATL 
13Adam WainwrightSTL@MIL 
14Joe MusgroveSDHOU 
15Alex WoodSFMIL, LADProbably already surpassed expected number of starts with 23
16Kyle GibsonPHI@MIA 
17Freddy PeraltaMILSTL 
18Logan WebbSFMIL 
19Tyler MahleCINDET 
20Carlos CarrascoNYMMIA 
21Wade MileyCINSTL 
22Aaron NolaPHI@WASClubhouse leader for my favorite "value" pitcher next season
23Madison BumgarnerARISEA 
24Charlie MortonATL@LAD, @COL 
25Rich HillNYMMIA 
26Max FriedATL@LAD 
27Trevor RogersMIAPHI 
28Sonny GrayCINSTL 
29Edward CabreraMIA@NYMAnother stellar young Marlins hurler
30Marcus StromanNYM@WAS 
31Anthony DeSclafaniSFLAD 
32Tyler GilbertARISD, SEA 
33Elieser HernandezMIAPHI 
34Johnny CuetoSFMIL, LAD 
35Austin GomberCOL@TEX, ATL 
36Chris PaddackSD@ARI, HOU 
37Josiah GrayWASPHI, NYMScherzer is crushing it with LAD, but Gray is holding his own too
38Ranger SuarezPHI@MIA 
39Kyle HendricksCHCPIT 
40Zac GallenARISD 
41David PriceLAD@SF 
42Blake SnellSD@ARIGaining consistency with 3.06 ERA and .85 WHIP with 25 K over last 17.2 IP
43Adrian HouserMILSTL 
44Bryse WilsonPIT@CWS, @CHC 
45Zach ThompsonMIA@NYM 
46Kwang Hyun KimSTL@MIL 
47Miles MikolasSTL@CIN 
48Kyle FreelandCOL@TEX 
49Vladimir GutierrezCINDET 
50Eric LauerMIL@SF 
51NL Reliever   
52Patrick CorbinWASPHI 
53Steven BraultPIT@CHC 
54Jesus LuzardoMIAPHI 
55Mitch WhiteLAD@SF 
56Humberto MejiaARISEA 
57Seth RomeroWASNYM 
58Drew SmylyATL@LAD, @COL 
59Alec MillsCHCPIT 
60Brett AndersonMIL@SF 
61Jon GrayCOLATL 
62J.A. HappSTL@CIN 
63Tylor MegillNYM@WAS 
64Zach DaviesCHC@MIN 
65Erick FeddeWASNYM 
66Jon LesterSTL@CIN, @MIL 
67Ian AndersonATL@COL 
68Ryan WeathersSDHOU 
69Taylor WidenerARISD 
70Trevor WilliamsNYM@WAS 
71Adbert AlzolayCHCPIT 
72Wil CrowePIT@CHC 
73Huascar YnoaATL@COL 
74Cody PoncePIT@CHC 
75Keegan ThompsonCHCPIT 
76Antonio SenzatelaCOLATL 
77Mitch KellerPIT@CWS 
78Justin SteeleCHC@MIN 
79Paolo EspinoWASPHI 

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