Aaron Harang (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stream in Most Leagues

ANALYSIS: In his last start against the Cardinals, Aaron Harang gave up five runs in six innings, breaking his streak of eight consecutive quality starts.  Despite that, Harang has been great this year, as he seems to be at the beginning of every season. In five starts with the Phillies, Harang is 2-2 with a 2.51 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP and 27/7 K/BB rate over 32.1 IP.

The hardest part about Harang’s first start next week against the Braves might be that he is facing Alex Wood, and could miss out on getting a win. In his previous start against Atlanta this year, Harang tossed eight scoreless innings, giving up only two hits before getting a no decision. He has also faced the Mets earlier this year, allowing only one earned run over six innings. He took the loss, however, as he was given zero run support. He might not be guaranteed two wins, but Harang has shown he will be a quality pitcher early in the year.