Jack Leiter of the Texas Rangers headlines this week's two-start pitchers, facing the lowly Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite a 3.88 ERA that suggests potential for regression, his matchup against the 29th and 30th ranked offenses offers a chance for solid fantasy returns.

Next, Mick Abel of the Philadelphia Phillies presents a mixed bag with a commendable 2.35 ERA but a recent rough outing against the Cubs. He faces the Miami Marlins and New York Mets this week, making him a solid choice. Lance McCullers of the Houston Astros, while having control issues, has a favorable schedule against the Athletics and Angels.

Chad Patrick of the Brewers and Jake Irvin of the Nationals complete the list, with both having tough matchups but showing promise in strikeout potential. Hitting matchups are plentiful, particularly for those facing struggling pitching staffs like the Astros and Phillies against the Athletics and Marlins, respectively.