Nick Mariano’s weekly fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings for Week 15 of the 2026 season have been released, offering a snapshot of who is thriving and who is faltering on the mound.
Who’s Climbing the Ladder
Tarik Skubal has reclaimed his spot near the top, sliding into the No. 6 slot after a dominant stretch that saw him limit opponents to a handful of runs over his last few outings. The resurgence comes as the Detroit ace works through a brief injury scare earlier in the month.
Eury Perez continues to impress, having allowed just two earned runs across 17 innings in his recent starts, a performance that has vaulted him into the conversation for a top‑10 finish.
Foster Griffin has been nearly untouchable, surrendering one run or fewer in six straight starts and posting a sub‑2.00 ERA that has fantasy managers eager to lock him in.
Logan Henderson, returning from the injured list, finds himself ranked No. 34, a testament to the upside he showed before his setback.
Sean Burke has surged 14 spots, posting a 1.80 ERA and a strikeout rate that tops 33 percent, making him one of the most compelling pickups on the waiver wire.
Jake Bennett is another riser, maintaining a 3.10 ERA and a 0.984 WHIP that suggest continued reliability for his owners.
Who’s Sliding
Shohei Ohtani, once a lock for the top tier, has dropped five spots after a bicep injury and a string of under‑performing starts that drove his ERA upward.
Framber Valdez has hit a rough patch, serving up at least four runs in three of his last five starts, a trend that has fantasy coaches reconsidering his weekly start.
Roki Sasaki experienced the steepest fall, slipping 30 spots as a 10.06 ERA and inconsistent command raised concerns about his long‑term viability.
Stashing the Future
Beyond the established names, the rankings spotlight several prospects who could become valuable stash assets. Hunter Greene, still within the top 25 despite a rusty debut after elbow surgery, remains a high‑upside option, while additional arms from the farm system are identified as players to watch as the season progresses.
The full analysis, published by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association, provides deeper metrics and matchup breakdowns for managers looking to fine‑tune their rotations before the next slate of games.