DOUBLE DIPPIN': April 17-23

We have a lot of obvious starts at the top of the list with plenty of aces scheduled to take the mound twice this week. That leaves limited options to chase for two-steps on the wire.

Taj Bradley looked the part in his major league debut and should get the nod on Monday in Cincinnati. It's not clear yet if he will get a second start or if Zach Eflin will return Sunday, the first day he is eligible to be activated from the IL. For now we have Bradley off the list and getting two the following week, but he should be a priority add in all formats regardless of how his starts are lined up.

We'll dig into several of the two-start options below, taking a look at their prospects for the upcoming week. As always, be sure to take a look at our

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