Brett Anderson (LAD, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Most Leagues

ANALYSIS: Owned in only 7% of Fleaflicker leagues, Brett Anderson might not be the best pitcher on waivers, but he does have value pitching at two pitcher-friendly parks this week in San Francisco and San Diego. In 11 innings of work so far this season, Anderson has seven strikeouts and just two walks, picking up a win his last time out against the Mariners. In his two starts so far, Anderson has a 3.27 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP.

While those aren’t exactly All-Star caliber numbers, it is a great sign for Anderson. Coming off an injury-plagued 2014 with the Rockies that ended with back surgery, he still had an impressive 2.91 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 29:13 K:BB rate and five quality starts in eight outings. When Anderson is healthy, he shows he is still capable of pitching at a high level, as he did earlier in his career. He is still only 27 years old, and after essentially shutting down the Mariners' offense, minus a Nelson Cruz home run, I have confidence in him this week to continue his productivity.