Fantasy Baseball Week 8 Preview: Ryan Weathers, Michael Soroka

In preparation for Fantasy Week 8, which spans from May 11 to May 17, Scott White provided a ranking of two-start pitchers, highlighting their respective potential for the scoring period. As of May 10, 2026, these rankings are subject to change based on performance and other factors.

The must-start pitchers across all formats for this week include:
- P. Skenes (SP, PIT) vs. COL (Colorado) and PHI (Philadelphia)
- K. Gausman (SP, TOR) vs. TB (Tampa Bay) and @DET (Detroit)
- G. Kirby (SP, SEA) vs. @HOU (Houston) and SD (San Diego)
- Z. Wheeler (SP, PHI) vs. @BOS (Boston) and @PIT (Pittsburgh)
- F. Peralta (SP, NYM) vs. DET (Detroit) and NYY (New York Yankees)
- N. Eovaldi (SP, TEX) vs. ARI (Arizona) and @HOU (Houston)
- D. Rasmussen (SP, TB) vs. @TOR (Toronto) and MIA (Miami)

In most cases, the following pitchers are advisable to start:
- R. Weathers (SP, NYY) vs. @BAL (Baltimore) and @NYM (New York Mets)
- E. Perez (SP, MIA) vs. @MIN (Minnesota) and @TB (Tampa Bay)
- J. Cantillo (SP, CLE) vs. LAA (Los Angeles Angels) and CIN (Cincinnati)
- P. Lambert (RP, HOU) vs. SEA (Seattle) and TEX (Texas)
- J. Springs (SP, ATH) vs. STL (St. Louis) and SF (San Francisco)
- M. Soroka (SP, ARI) vs. @TEX (Texas) and @COL (Colorado)

Less favorable options for points leagues include:
- A. Pallante (RP, STL) vs. @ATH (Athletics) and KC (Kansas City)
- B. Ober (SP, MIN) vs. MIA (Miami) and MIL (Milwaukee)
- G. Holmes (RP, ATL) vs. CHC (Chicago Cubs) and BOS (Boston)

Pitchers advised against include those like T. Imai (SP, HOU) and J. Flaherty (SP, DET), among others. Scott White will continue to update these rankings as the week progresses, with the most accurate information available up to Sunday evening.