As Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season approaches, several pitchers stand out as potential waiver wire pickups in points leagues. Walker Buehler of the Boston Red Sox is heating up, boasting strong strikeout numbers and an impressive underlying performance despite a high ERA. His solid outing against the Blue Jays positions him as a reliable option with the potential for significant wins.

Jordan Hicks, now a starter for the San Francisco Giants, has made an impressive transition with a low ERA and a high groundball rate, indicating his potential to maintain success in the long run. Justin Verlander, though struggling early on, shows promise with a favorable park and the ability to miss bats, making him a potential buy-low candidate. Lastly, Eduardo Rodriguez of the Arizona Diamondbacks, with a high strikeout rate and favorable advanced metrics, could also yield positive results for fantasy managers.