Daily SP Chart Ranks Shohei Ohtani No. 1 Among 30 Starters for May 13

5 articles · Updated · fangraphs.com · May 13

Shohei Ohtani tops the May 13 fantasy starting-pitcher slate, with Jacob Misiorowski and Dylan Cease next as the chart’s top three strikeout-heavy options.
Framber Valdez lands eighth despite a 4.57 ERA and 1.41 WHIP, with the Mets’ No. 30 wOBA against lefties making this a recommended bounce-back spot.
Parker Messick is labeled a must-start after posting a 2.30 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 28% strikeout rate, while Reid Detmers and Sonny Gray remain starts despite recent warning signs.
The middle tier includes shallow-league possibilities such as Nick Lodolo, Christian Scott and Mitch Keller, while Jake Irvin, Kumar Rocker and Andrew Painter are framed as matchup-based streamers.
Lower on the list, Kyle Bradish gets some interest after a 10-strikeout outing, Bryce Miller is viewed more as a stash than an immediate play, and Griffin Jax is noted as a possible longer-term upside arm.

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