Thursday MLB: Stream Seymour, lock your lineup now
Tyler Seymour is the top pitcher to add for Thursday's fantasy slate. Full rankings and must-starts to secure the W.
Tyler Seymour is the top pitcher to add for Thursday's fantasy slate. Full rankings and must-starts to secure the W.
Thursday’s fantasy baseball slate is locked and loaded. If you’re hunting for a pitching fix, Tyler Seymour is the move. The right-hander is the top streamer on the board, offering a high-upside matchup that could swing your lineup from also-ran to champion.
98 WHIP while striking out 38 batters in 33 innings. He’s facing the Miami Marlins, a lineup that ranks 24th in wRC+ against right-handed pitching this season, a clear green light for fantasy managers. 12 WHIP in his last eight outings) versus the Colorado Rockies.
Both pitchers are locked in as top-tier options in all formats, with Gallen’s splitter-heavy arsenal particularly lethal against Rockies hitters. 20 FIP over his last 12 starts) against the Philadelphia Phillies. Suárez has been roughed up in his last two starts but has a favorable matchup with the Phillies’ offense struggling against left-handed pitching.
Reactions from the fantasy community are already pouring in. “Seymour’s velocity is back up to 96 mph, and he’s pounding the zone,” said Jake Marisnick, a fantasy analyst at RotoBaller. ” Meanwhile, Cole’s matchup against Oakland has analysts labeling him a “must-start” in all formats, given the A’s 28th-ranked offense.
What’s next: Lock in Seymour before the first pitch. Monitor the late slate for Suárez’s bullpen usage—if he’s left in too long, pivot to a higher-ceiling reliever. Set lineups by 6:45 PM ET and prepare for a night of high-leverage streaming decisions. Read at ESPN
Daily fantasy baseball is a zero-sum game where a single streaming decision can separate winners from losers. Seymour’s matchup against Miami isn’t just good—it’s elite. The Marlins’ struggles against right-handed pitching make him a high-probability win for managers who add him. In a sport where small edges compound, securing Seymour today isn’t just smart; it’s the difference between a mediocre week and a league-topping performance.
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