Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitcher Rankings: Look for help where you can with slim picking on the waiver wire

This is the weakest group of two-start pitchers to this point in 2026, and many managers will want to instead dip into the one-start list. On the hitting side, the Mets and Orioles should provide short-term help, especially at catcher and in the outfield. Two-Start Pitchers (listed in order of preference) Randy Vásquez, Padres, 60% (vs.

CHC, vs. CWS): Armed with an uptick in velocity, Vásquez is having his best season. The 27-year-old has allowed one or zero runs in four of five starts, while compiling an impressive 30:8 K:BB ratio.

I normally omit pitchers with a roster rate over 50%, but with a dearth of options this week, I wanted to ensure that those in shallow leagues recognize Vásquez as their top target. Steven Matz, Rays, 23% (@ CLE, vs. SF): Matz ended a string of three effective starts when he allowed four earned runs over three innings last time out.

He did everything in that start that he doesn’t usually do — allow multiple homers and issue too many (4) walks. The lefty has favorable matchups this week, as the Giants rank 29th in baseball in runs scored and the Guardians are an average matchup for southpaws. In a weak group, Matz can be started in 12-team leagues.