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Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 8/19

Top daily fantasy baseball streamers and waiver wire adds for 8/19/21. Dave Swan identifies MLB hitters and starting pitchers to stream based on matchups.

Sadly, baseball is nearing an end, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks.

Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be helpful for fantasy managers setting MLB DFS lineups

We have a 10-game slate Thursday, with some weather concerns. Fortunately, there are quite a few streamable players, with 20 teams taking the field. This article will use rostered percentages and position eligibility from Yahoo! leagues.

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Hitter Streamers for 8/19 - Shallow Leagues

Alec Bohm (1B/3B, PHI) - 47% rostered

Matchup: @ ARI Madison Bumgarner

The bat has been relatively quiet for Bohm in the last two weeks. Heck, even on the season he's only blasted seven HRs. However, Bohm is a big-time prospect with loads of pop. Furthermore, Bohm's weakness has been right-handed pitchers. In fact, he is hitting 80 points higher vs. southpaws with a .832 OPS. Could be a sneaky play for some power against a pitcher with diminishing velocity.

Dylan Moore (2B/3B/SS/OF, SEA) - 34% rostered

Matchup: at RHP Spencer Howard

Moore gets a favorable matchup against a struggling SP. And while the matchup is juicy, Moore has some intriguing skills that make him a solid play. First, he touts a 9.2% barrel rate, yet a .158 ISO and .340 SLG% which suggest there might be more pop in the bat than we've seen. However, if we are using Moore, it's for the stolen base upside. His 18 on the season make him one of the best options to swipe a bag.

Tyler Stephenson (C/1B, CIN) - 27% rostered

Matchup: vs. Zach Thompson

Stephenson is a great option to stream a catcher but if you need some help at 1B, why not there as well? While I don't love challenging Thompson because he does a decent job at limiting runs, you can't overlook the destruction of baseballs from the Reds. Even better, Stephenson tends to bat in the heart of that lineup. Furthermore, he is red hot at the dish while even finding his share of walks. He is a solid option at two positions that lack options.

Lewis Brinson (OF, MIA) - 43% rostered

Matchup: at RHP Luis Castillo

A year ago, this would be a laughable streaming option that gets me fired. However, things change quickly. Brinson looks like a completely different hitter and made some necessary swing changes to hit more balls in the air and even found some added pop in the bat. On the flip side, Castillo is as erratic as they've come-its maddening! In summation, we got a hot bat against an SP that has given up worlds of loud contact, in a very hitter-friendly park? Sounds like a streamer to me!

Aledmys Diaz (1B/2B/3B/OF, HOU) - 21% rostered

Matchup: at LHP Mike Minor

Today could go very poorly for Minor as the Astros are one of the top-hitting teams vs. LHP. Diaz continues to be a fixture in the lineup due to some injuries to starters. How has he repaid the playing time? By producing a .292/.333/.417 slash line with .750 OPS in the previous two weeks. However, where Diaz has really found success is against southpaws(.907 OPS with nine SXH).

 

Hitter Streamers for 8/19 - Deeper Leagues

Tyler Wade (2B/3B/SS/OF, NYY) - 18% rostered

Matchup: vs. RHP John Gant

Keep an eye on the lineup cards when they come out, Wade should play because an RHP is on the mound. He has next to no power, so don't consider him a possibility for HRs. However, focus on speed! Wade has 12 SB in the season and a .434 OBP in the last month. If he gets on again, there is no doubt in my mind he's got the green light to take another base.

Hunter Dozier (1B/3B/OF, KC) - 14% rostered

Matchup: vs. RHP Luis Garcia

Dozier has been white-hot at the dish. He has planted two balls into the bleachers in two of his last three games while collecting a hit in each. Sure, his season has not been what many had hoped but today is a new day for streaming. So, grab him and toss hin in the lineup for a potential dinger!

 

Pitcher Streamers for 8/19 - Shallow Leagues

Chris Flexen (SP, SEA) - 47% rostered

Matchup: at Texas Rangers

First, the Rangers are not a good ballclub at the moment. In the last two weeks, Texas has a 53 wRC+ and .115 ISO that comes with a 21% K-rate. While they've done a nice job striking out less, it comes with tiny run production. On the flip side, Flexen touts a 10-5 record with a 3.78 ERA. All that success has come without having to strike out many batters, as he only showcases 85 Ks. Where he really succeeds is keeping the basepaths clean and no allowing hard contact. This would be my number one option if I am streaming for a win.

 

Pitcher Streamers for 8/19 - Deeper Leagues

Matt Manning (SP, MIA) - 7% rostered

Matchup: vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Tigers have said Manning's workload would be micro-managed. What that's meant so far is limiting his innings and typically only going 60-80 pitchers. However, as of late he is tossing more like 80-90. If he can maintain a fair level of efficiency, we could see him going deeper into games. While Manning hasn't been spectacular this season as demonstrated by the 6.10 ERA, the Angels are not a strong offense either. They carry an 81 wRC+ and 29% K-rate over the last two weeks vs. RHP. It's a total dice roll!



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