Ryan Pepiot, Tampa Bay Rays

Ryan Pepiot has been a standout performer over the past five weeks, ranking as the No. 5 scorer among starting pitchers with 119 fantasy points. Despite his impressive stats, Pepiot remains a free agent in over one-third of ESPN leagues. His move to the more homer-friendly George M. Steinbrenner Field has boosted his performance, and his increased fastball velocity (95.3 mph in June) and improved control make him a top-25 fantasy starter.

Bryan Woo, Seattle Mariners

Bryan Woo has been a consistent performer, ranking 11th in fantasy points (402) across 29 starts since his return from injury. With an elite 3.3% walk rate and a career-high 95.5 mph fastball, Woo is a top-10 fantasy starter candidate. His injury history is a concern, but his recent performance suggests he should be universally rostered.

Jesus Luzardo, Philadelphia Phillies

Despite a couple of disastrous starts, Jesus Luzardo has been a strong performer, tied for 14th in fantasy points among starting pitchers. His 96.4 mph fastball and top-shelf sweeper make him a valuable asset, especially since he’s a free agent in nearly one-quarter of ESPN leagues.

Will Warren, New York Yankees

Will Warren has been one of the most under-the-radar breakthroughs of 2025, ranking fifth in K/9 ratio (11.47) and 10th in K-rate (29.7%). His four-seam fastball is one of the best in baseball, and with improved command of his sweeper, he could quickly rise into the top 40 fantasy pitchers.

Matthew Boyd, Chicago Cubs

Matthew Boyd has been remarkably effective since his return from Tommy John surgery, with a 2.80 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across 23 starts. His fastball averages a career-high 93.1 mph, and he’s getting over 30% whiff rates with his changeup and slider. Despite his injury history, Boyd is a must-roster player in more than 62.3% of leagues.