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Week 18 Fantasy Baseball: Two Underrated Pitchers to Target

Jack Flaherty and Reynaldo Lopez emerge as prime sleeper options as the scoring period kicks off

As the fantasy baseball calendar hurtles toward its eighteenth weekly installment, the urgency to uncover hidden assets has never been greater.

With the scoring period set to open on Monday, the window to lock in impactful replacements is narrow, making the latest scouting reports especially valuable.

Sleeper Spotlight

Jack Flaherty, the St. Louis right‑hander whose recent stretch of six consecutive quality starts has slipped under the radar, is rostered by fewer than eight out of every ten CBS Sports leagues, positioning him as a classic sleeper.

Meanwhile, Reynaldo Lopez of the Chicago White Sox has quietly compiled a 2.89 ERA over his last five outings, and his ownership sits comfortably below the 80% threshold, suggesting a similar opportunity for savvy managers.

Both pitchers share a common thread: they are delivering results while remaining under the collective radar, a combination that could translate into a decisive edge as the season’s final stretch unfolds.

The timing could not be more critical, as the points earned in this stretch will shape playoff positioning for many teams, making each undervalued arm a potential catalyst for a championship run.

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