Ryan Borucki (SP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ryan Borucki cruised through eight strong innings against the Mariners to notch his first Major League victory on Saturday. This gives him six quality starts in seven career outings, though his next opponent (Boston) was the one non-quality start.

After going 6-5 with a 3.27 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 77 Triple-A innings, Borucki is 1-2 with a 2.30 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 43 MLB innings. The wins are not nice, nor is the fact that he has given up 43 hits, but his ability to limit damage is very nice.

The modest punchout tally (30 strikeouts in 43 IP) and being stuck in the AL East are going to cap his upside in ‘18. While he is having issues with strikeouts this season, fantasy owners need to recall that the 24-year-old had 157 strikeouts in 150 1/3 minor league innings last season. He has earned the right to be a streamer in 12-teamers.