Week 2 of the 2026 MLB season delivered mixed results for fantasy managers, with several elite starting pitchers putting up dominant performances while some high-profile hitters struggled to make an impact at the plate.
Pitcher Starts: Who Delivered
Kris Bubic (KC) — SP: 58.0 pts
Bubic took the mound for Kansas City and delivered a dominant outing with 7.0 innings pitched and 11 strikeouts. He allowed no earned runs, showcasing elite control and overpowering stuff.
This was the week's most valuable starting pitcher performance. The 11 strikeouts led all starters and combined with a clean scoresheet to make Bubic a league-winner in Week 2. His ability to strike out batters at an elite rate while pitching deep into games made him the top fantasy asset at the position.
Jose Soriano (LAA) — SP: 51.0 pts
Soriano pitched 7.0 innings with 10 strikeouts for the Los Angeles Angels. He delivered a strong fantasy performance that nearly matched Bubic's workload and strikeout production.
The Angels' starter proved that consistency at the top of the pitcher rankings was possible in Week 2. His 10 strikeouts over 7.0 innings demonstrated the type of efficient, high-volume performance that fantasy managers were seeking from their SP slots.
Michael Wacha (KC) — SP: 49.0 pts
Wacha pitched 8.0 innings for Kansas City with 7 strikeouts and no earned runs allowed. His length was notable among Week 2 starters.
While Wacha's strikeout total was lower than the top two pitchers, his ability to pitch 8.0 innings clean made him a valuable contributor. The extended length gave fantasy managers quality innings and a clean sheet that helped him reach nearly 50 fantasy points.
Hot Hitters: Must-Starts at the Plate
- Brandon Lowe (PIT) — 2 H, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R — 40.0 pts
Tough Sits: Who Disappointed
- Drew Rasmussen (TB) — Only 6.0 innings pitched with 7 strikeouts for 45.0 points. The Tampa Bay starter lacked the length and point accumulation that top-tier starters achieved in Week 2, making him a borderline play despite respectable strikeout numbers.
- MacKenzie Gore (TEX) — Limited to 5.0 innings pitched with 9 strikeouts for 44.0 points. While Gore struck out batters at an elite rate, the lack of innings pitched cost him valuable fantasy points and made him one of the week's bigger disappointments relative to expectations.
- Keider Montero (DET) — Only 6.0 innings with 7 strikeouts for 43.0 points. Montero's output was solid but fell short of what fantasy managers hoped for from a Detroit starter in a favorable matchup situation.
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