Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn didn't have a banner spring (2-3, 4.94 ERA), but Fantasy owners need to consider starting him Week 1 (March 31-April 7).
Lynn (started 65 percent of leagues) ended the spring on a high note, going 1-0 with a 2.33 ERA in his last two starts. He also struck out 10 and walked just two in his final 11 2/3 innings.
Lynn's season debut will come Wednesday at Arizona. Lynn hasn't allowed a run in three career outings (one start) against the Diamondbacks. Lynn won his only start at Chase Field, which came in 2012, by firing five scoreless innings and striking out seven. I also like the fact he will be opposing Brandon McCarthy, who was winless in five spring starts, while posting a 5.00 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.