7 years agoSan Diego Padres starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell will open 2018 as the team's No. 2 starter. Mitchell, acquired with third baseman Chase Headley during the offseason, was believed to be San Diego's real target in the transaction. At 26, Mitchell hasn't shown he belongs in the majors (4.94 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 5.86 K/9 through 98 1/3 innings), but his ERA as a starter (3.76) is markedly better than from the 'pen (5.77). As important, Mitchell is out of options, so he's here to stay. His mid-90s heater is mixed with a cutter and curveball, but pitch values thus far in his career have been poor. Pending health, Mitchell should have all he can eat this season in terms of innings, but at a 493 ADP, owners would be prudent to wait on positive results.--Andrew Le - RotoBaller
Source: CBS Sports