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Saturday Slate Smash: Seymour & Wesneski Are Your Fantasy Aces — Plus Under-the-Radar Bats to Stream

TSS
True Sports Staff
Aug 14, 2026
3 Min Read

Saturday baseball is here, and your fantasy lineup needs a jolt. Whether you're chasing K's or hunting for sleeper bats, these streamers are your golden tickets. Don't overthink it — lock these guys in before your competition does.

Pitchers to Stream Saturday

Ian Seymour (TB) — This lefty is pitching like a must-roster, not a streamer. He's won his last three starts and owns a filthy 1.99 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over his last four outings. The receipts? 27 strikeouts against just four walks in 22.2 innings. He gets the Orioles at home — fire him up with confidence.

Sean Manaea (NYM) — The veteran has been dialed in, notching a quality start in five of his last six appearances, including his last four straight. Over that stretch: 2.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 38 strikeouts, 12 walks in 36.2 innings. He faces a Nationals lineup that's been lost against lefties on the road for the past month — and Citi Field is a pitcher's sanctuary. Ride him.

Hayden Wesneski (NYY) — Wesneski hasn't been dominant since his July 29 debut, but he's getting the job done: two wins, a 3.86 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. Only 12 K's in 18 innings make him a little spicy, but he gets the Mariners at home — a below-average offense that whiffs at an above-average clip. That's a recipe for a sneaky good outing.

Joey Cantillo (CLE) — Coming off a rain-shortened one-inning outing, Cantillo is fresh and ready. He's been elite at keeping the ball in the park and missing bats, though control has been his occasional nemesis. But the Guardians have a knack for fixing exactly that, and lately he's been sharper. Facing a patient Padres lineup? Trust the adjustments.

Hitters to Stream Saturday

Warning sign: Randy Dobnak's 2.00 ERA over seven starts with the Royals is pure smoke and mirrors. His 4.54 xFIP and 4.90 SIERA tell the real story — he's been lucky, not good. In 36 innings, he's got just 19 strikeouts against 14 walks, and his run prevention is built on a 55% ground-ball rate that's suppressed dingers. Regression is coming, and the Angels are the perfect team to make it happen.

Stack up on Angels bats in Anaheim. Zach Neto is still available in roughly half of ESPN leagues — grab him while you can. And if you're looking deeper, Wade Meckler, Nolan Schanuel, Vaughn Grissom, and Moises Ballesteros are all sitting there in over 95% of leagues. They're all viable plugs if you need a spark.

Saturday is about making bold moves. These streamers and sleepers are your edge. Go get 'em.