Carlos Rodon (SP, CWS) - Waiver Wire Analysis

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OWNED IN: 14% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: The call up of Carlos Rodon went under the radar a bit due in large part to that other prospect that was called up to the Majors, but make no mistake, this guy is a future ace. Rodon was drafted with the third overall pick in the 2014 draft and less than a year later made it to the Majors. Initially used as a reliever, Rodon was eventually moved to the rotation in an effort to help the Sox end their early season woes.
There is a lot for fantasy owners to like in Carlos Rodon. He has a track record of racking up a lot of strikeouts, he doesn’t give up many home runs, and he is very difficult to hit. So far in his career, Rodon owns a 9.37 K/9 and only a 0.55 HR/9. But if he is so good, why is he owned in only 45% of Yahoo leagues? The 7.71 BB/9 and the 4.96 ERA may have something to do with that. In his last outing, he lasted four innings and walked six which will certainly do its part to raise that walk rate. Before that, he lasted six innings and struck out eight against the Cincinnati Reds. So he has shown that he can be very hit or miss as a starter. But make no mistake, this 22-year-old has insane velocity for a left-hander, averaging 94.6 mph on his fastball and 87.4 mph on his slider.