Current BOS bats own a mere .592 OPS against J.A. Happ, a mid-tier option for Saturday that is worth consideration.

A handful of traditional aces, along with several not-so-obvious starters (like Drew Smyly), fill the plentiful Strong-Start category for Wednesday.

BIRD IN HAND: Dakota Hudson owns a career 2.54 ERA at Busch Stadium.

FRIAR ON HIGH: Paddack logged 8 strikeouts against 1 BB in his 8/30 start in Denver; he's back as a top-rated starter for Saturday against Oakland.

Montgomery owns a 3.89 xERA and 126 BPV through 5 GS.

Brett Anderson is slated to toe the slab in Saturday's game against the Pirates.

With New York aces atop the ratings for Wednesday, Kevin Gausman is among the surprises to consider.

Zac Gallen owns a 10.0 Dom over his last four games started, and .

Cole has fanned 18 batters in his last 11.2 IP heading into his start against the Rays.

Shane Bieber totes a 19% SwK into his Saturday turn at Detroit; joined by a plethora of additional "Strong Starts" options.

Yu Darvish totes a 15.1% SwK into start No. 3