Monday marks the final week before fantasy playoffs begin in ESPN standard leagues. Those needing some pitching help to defeat their Week 20 opponent will have to be patient as there aren't any inspiring candidates. The typical options face strong lineups while the usual offenses to target are drawing a hurler well over the 50% rostership level used to delineate spot starters. The top two on the board square off in Target Field with
Dylan Bundy (19% rostered in ESPN leagues) and the Twins hosting
Brayan Bello (2%) and the Red Sox. Bundy has recorded a 2.33 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in August, but he's only fanned nine in 19 1/3 innings this month. Boston's offense has fallen short of expectations, but how comfortable are you trusting Bundy, especially since he's not missing bats? Bello is more of a high-risk type, best deployed late in the week, but if you sense your pitching needs some help, sometimes it's best to roll the dice early. The rookie fanned seven Blue Jays in five stanzas in his return to the majors last time out, but he's prone to control issues.