German Marquez (SP, COL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez enters the All-Star break having finally posted a strong start at Coors Field. Prior to July 11’s quality start (and win) against Arizona, Marquez had posted just one QS in his previous eight starts at home. He also hit a bomb off of Daniel Descalso, but that is not too relevant here.

He has walked just two batters in his last three outings despite facing the Dodgers, Mariners and D-backs, but he has yielded 11 homers in his last eight starts. Good control will help minimize the damage of said homers, but he will remain a road streamer until he can get that under control.

That said, his 2.62 road ERA is worth targeting and, even though he will face the Diamondbacks on July 20, that start will be in Arizona. Target Marquez as a streamer in deeper leagues for all of his road starts.