DOUBLE DIPPIN': September 25-October 1

Projecting two-start pitchers is a bit tricky this week. Teams that have locked up playoff spots could elect to shorten their starter's final outing or perhaps even skip the start in order to rest up for the post-season, while teams that are out of it could announce later this week that a young starter is being shut down.

Seth Lugo is one such example. Available in 70 percent of NFBC 12 team leagues, he would be a solid play if he gets two starts. However, the team has been careful with him in five starts (high of 84 pitches) since returning from a shoulder injury, and with seven starters in the mix now that Noah Syndergaard is back, it's not entirely clear how they'll line up next weekend. We'll give it our best shot here, and post...

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