We've explored the effects of this year's offensive decline on fantasy hitter value this season, and the corollary effect on fantasy pitcher value has been just as stark. If you struck out (so to speak) with your costly arms during draft season, you might be feeling your pitching categories slipping away as your league mates pile on with their over-achieving arms.

But remember that in this current offensive context, the number of usable starting pitchers week-to-week is much more plentiful than the supply of usable hitters. We can help you play the matchups: these five widely available starters are ready to help in Week 12.