Jose Urena (SP, MIA) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena has come out of nowhere to actually be a decent fantasy option. While it is surprising to say the least, the man has a 3.48 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over the last month of play. He also heads into pitcher-friendly AT&T Park for a Wednesday start, so there is a good chance that he is in a good spot to throw well in this start.

Beyond the month, his last 10 starts have seen the 26-year-old Marlin ride a 54.7% groundball rate and modest 19.9% strikeout rate to a 3.47 ERA, 3.45 FIP and xFIP. The 43.2% hard-hit rate is scary, but a 4.1% walk rate over this 10-start span has helped him limit damage and pitch six or more innings in eight of those outings. It appears as though he is leaning on his fastball and being more selective with his slider, which jives with better control. It is not wise to look to Miami for wins, but, for a QS or three, Urena could be your guy.