ESPN Fantasy identified Tyler Soderstrom as a promising hitting option to stream on Wednesday given the Athletics' strong early-season power display, currently featuring the third-highest team home run rate in MLB. Soderstrom is notably tied with Aaron Judge atop MLB's home run leaderboard with six home runs entering play. Facing right-handed Padres starter Randy Vasquez at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park, Soderstrom holds a platoon advantage. Vasquez, though extra careful with home runs thus far (none allowed), is expected to challenge Soderstrom closely, potentially setting up continued power production.

ESPN Fantasy recommends streaming Cleveland Guardians pitcher Logan Allen on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago White Sox, despite his rough first outing this season where he allowed five walks and just one strikeout in 5.1 innings. Allen's strong spring training secured him a rotation spot, and he's expected to bounce back against a White Sox lineup that struggles offensively (seventh-lowest wOBA) and doesn't strike out frequently, but offers Allen a better scenario due to the cold weather at Progressive Field. The matchup is projected as favorable and presents a solid rebound opportunity.

According to ESPN Fantasy, Tylor Megill of the New York Mets is a prime streaming option for Wednesday's home start against the Miami Marlins. Megill has had an impressive start to his season, scoring two wins and striking out 10 batters over 10.1 innings pitched. The Marlins present an advantageous matchup due to their ninth-lowest team wOBA in MLB, along with the eighth-highest strikeout rate. Playing at home in pitcher-friendly Citi Field further enhances Megill's streaming potential for Wednesday.

ESPN Fantasy advised caution when considering Angels left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi for his road matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. While Kikuchi was credited with quality starts in his first two appearances, both outings involved allowing six runs (though only three of those were earned in each instance), and he has struggled significantly with control, issuing five walks in his most recent start. Although being left-handed could mitigate the short right-field dimensions at the Rays' park, ESPN notes the Rays remain a dangerous offensive lineup, causing Kikuchi to be a risky start.

ESPN Fantasy recommended Ryan Pepiot as the top streaming pitching option for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. Pepiot has demonstrated effectiveness with 11 strikeouts in his first 11 innings thus far, although he's also walked four and surrendered 11 hits due to a high and potentially unsustainable .313 BABIP. The Angels' offense features a slightly below-average weighted on-base average (wOBA) alongside a strikeout rate slightly above league average, creating a favorable situation for Pepiot to build upon his early-season success.

ESPN Fantasy identified Ryan Pepiot as the top streaming option for Wednesday's fantasy baseball lineup. Pepiot has accumulated 11 strikeouts over his first 11 innings this season. His early performance has been solid despite allowing 11 hits, largely due to an inflated .313 BABIP, and maintaining his career average with four walks issued. He draws an attractive matchup against the Angels, whose offense has a slightly below-average wOBA and an above-average strikeout rate. With these favorable conditions at home, Pepiot is expected to continue his strong start to the season and makes for an excellent streaming or DFS option.

ESPN Fantasy identified Braves hitters Sean Murphy, Bryan De La Cruz, and Jarred Kelenic as excellent streaming options available in most leagues for their Wednesday matchup against Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker. Walker's profile indicates vulnerability to giving up productive outings to hitters, and with Truist Park established as hitter-friendly, the Braves lineup could easily surpass expectations. This sets up Murphy, De La Cruz, and Kelenic as attractive DFS and waiver pickups, capable of taking full advantage of the beneficial hitting conditions.

ESPN Fantasy recommends streaming Tylor Megill due to his hot start, highlighted by two victories and 10 strikeouts over 10 1/3 innings. Megill will face the Miami Marlins at home in Citi Field, a team currently ranking ninth-lowest in wOBA and eighth-highest in strikeouts. Given this prime matchup, Megill is poised to rack up strikeouts and provide strong fantasy value in daily leagues and DFS lineups.

ESPN Fantasy strongly advises avoiding Yusei Kikuchi for Wednesday's matchup versus Tampa Bay after he allowed six runs (three earned) in both of his previous starts, and struggled significantly with control, including five walks in his latest appearance. Even though Kikuchi initially logged quality start credits, the underlying concerns are significant, particularly against Tampa Bay's dangerous lineup at George Steinbrenner Field. Being a left-handed pitcher may slightly help Kikuchi avoid issues with the short porch in right field, but his recent struggles and Tampa Bay's offensive potency make him a cautionary play best left benched in fantasy and DFS contexts.

ESPN Fantasy tags Logan Allen as a sneaky rebound and streaming option despite a shaky opening performance that included five walks and only one strikeout across 5 1/3 innings. Allen had impressed in spring training enough to crack the rotation initially and now benefits from a favorable home matchup against the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox lineup has struggled early, displaying the seventh-lowest wOBA in MLB, and conditions are forecasted to be chilly, likely suppressing offensive production. Though Chicago's hitters have not been strikeout-prone thus far, the weak offensive metrics combined with favorable pitching conditions make Allen an appealing rebound pick for DFS and fantasy streamers.

ESPN Fantasy strongly suggests avoiding Marlins hitters facing New York Mets pitchers in Wednesday's matchup. Citi Field ranks poorly as a hitting environment (graded 'F'), with additional negative factors including a dominant Mets bullpen (graded 'B'), considerable adverse weather effects ('F' for temperature), and defensive advantages through Mets' catcher framing proficiency ('B'). Altogether, these factors would result in the average Marlins RHB posting a mere .272 wOBA, positioning Marlins hitters as risky, low-upside fantasy plays today.

ESPN Fantasy recommended targeting Cubs right-handed hitters—such as Dansby Swanson, Matt Shaw, and Justin Turner—for fantasy and DFS lineups given their home matchup at Wrigley Field against Patrick Corbin. Corbin was just recalled from the minors to spot-start due to Jack Leiter's IL stint and has struggled significantly since 2020 with a 5.62 ERA and 1.53 WHIP, creating an advantageous situation for Chicago's right-handed bats.

ESPN Fantasy highlighted Shane Baz as an ideal streaming candidate while his roster percentage remains under 50%. Baz had an impressive 2025 debut, striking out 10 and walking none in six shutout innings against the Pirates. While his upcoming opponent, the Angels, pose a tougher challenge at George Steinbrenner Field, ESPN Fantasy still views Baz as primed for another solid outing based on his dominant initial performance.

ESPN Fantasy recommended Landen Roupp as a strong streaming option as he faces the Cincinnati Reds at pitcher-friendly Oracle Park. Roupp earned the final spot in the Giants rotation over Hayden Birdsong, who recently pitched four scoreless innings in relief. Despite mixed results in Roupp's first start—fanning eight but walking four and lasting only four innings at Houston—this matchup is favorable due to the Reds' league-low 6.2% walk rate, increasing Roupp's chance of pitching deep into the game.

ESPN Fantasy cautioned fantasy managers considering Robbie Ray as a streamer on Saturday against the Mariners. Ray surrendered two home runs in his first start of the season against Cincinnati and has historically shown issues both with the long ball and issuing walks. Although Oracle Park typically suppresses home runs and thus mitigates power to a degree, the Mariners' lineup features league-average power coupled with a patient approach (high walk rate), both elements aligning problematic for Ray's persistent weaknesses. Managers looking to stream should proceed cautiously.

ESPN Fantasy highly recommended using Kerry Carpenter as well as other low-rostered Tigers hitters Spencer Torkelson and Colt Keith when facing White Sox pitcher Davis Martin, who is a weaker starting pitcher compared to league standards. Carpenter, largely available and under 50% rostered in ESPN fantasy leagues, was listed as a 'must-add' hitter with significant upside given the favorable matchup against a softer pitching opposition.

ESPN Fantasy recommended Reese Olson as a solid streaming pitcher option for his upcoming start against the Chicago White Sox. Olson struggled in his season debut versus a strong Dodgers lineup, allowing several runs, but still showcased positive underlying metrics with five strikeouts and only two walks in 4 2/3 innings. ESPN expects Olson's peripheral skills and strikeout ability to lead to better success when facing weaker lineups such as the White Sox, emphasizing it as a prime opportunity for improved fantasy results.

ESPN Fantasy advised benching Roki Sasaki for his upcoming start versus the Philadelphia Phillies due to his difficult transition to Major League Baseball. Despite possessing elite-level stuff comparable to top pitching prospect Paul Skenes, Sasaki has struggled significantly with command so far, walking nine batters in his first 4 2/3 MLB innings. ESPN emphasized it's wise to maintain patience for Sasaki until he adjusts better to MLB hitters, making Saturday's tough road matchup against a quality Phillies lineup particularly risky.

ESPN Fantasy identified Triston Casas (alongside teammates Wilyer Abreu, Kristian Campbell, and Ceddanne Rafaela) as strong hitters to stream Friday afternoon. Highlighting favorable hitting conditions in Boston with game-time temperatures in the mid-60s, and facing Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde—who could present vulnerabilities—ESPN suggested checking availability of Red Sox hitters, predicting favorable offensive production in this matchup focusing on their trending upward lineup performance.

ESPN Fantasy recommended Gavin Williams as a streaming option against the Los Angeles Angels for his Friday matchup, highlighting that despite Williams' only average first outing against the Royals, he's in a favorable spot against an Angels offense that has been sluggish early in the season, despite Mike Trout being healthy. They noted Williams' impressive spring performance, where he posted 26 strikeouts with just four walks across 17 1/3 innings in the Grapefruit League, setting expectations that he could replicate that success in this matchup.

ESPN Fantasy advised avoiding starting Mitch Keller in daily fantasy formats on Friday as he faces a potentially powerful Yankees lineup. Despite playing in a pitcher-friendly home park in Pittsburgh, the matchup presents significant risk due to the Yankees' strong lineup power and ability to hit home runs. Fantasy managers with limits on game starts should look to more favorable matchups.

ESPN Fantasy highlighted Nick Martinez as a recommended pitcher to stream on Friday. Martinez had a decent first outing, pitching six innings with five strikeouts and just one walk, although he allowed two home runs facing the Giants. They explained that home runs aren't typically an issue for him, even though Great American Ballpark is hitter-friendly, and noted his upcoming matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers lineup, which ranks fourth-highest in strikeout rate so far this season, as favorable.

With the Cardinals starting catcher Ivan Herrera, who is known for his poor arm strength, ESPN Fantasy identified Twins runners Willi Castro, Harrison Bader, and Byron Buxton as ideal streamer candidates to capitalize on stolen-base opportunities. Given Herrera's defensive shortcomings, these players are likely to aggressively run, providing fantasy managers crucial early-season stolen base production.

ESPN Fantasy sees Luis Severino as a favorable streaming option thanks to his matchup and venue. Severino takes the mound at T-Mobile Park, known as one of MLB's most pitcher-friendly stadiums, comparable in extremity for pitchers as Coors Field is for hitters. Additionally, he will face a Mariners offense that ESPN Fantasy described as not particularly formidable, providing Severino a solid opportunity for good fantasy stats.

ESPN Fantasy highlighted Sean Burke as a worthwhile streaming option on MLB Opening Day. Burke's start is at home in Chicago, where cooler weather conditions generally favor pitching. Importantly, Burke faces an advantageous matchup against the Angels, whose projected lineup ranks among the weakest in the American League, increasing Burke's prospects for a productive fantasy outing.

ESPN Fantasy advised against pitching Cubs left-hander Justin Steele, who struggled heavily in his last start during the Tokyo Series, mainly because he missed significant spring training time due to illness. Steele remains insufficiently stretched out entering this start, placing him at risk. Adding to the concern, his matchup is daunting, facing the Arizona Diamondbacks, who had MLB's best offense last season and are expected to be among the elite offenses again in 2025. Considering these factors, Steele is labeled as a fantasy baseball pitcher to avoid.