Aaron Nola (SP, PHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: For how much people talk about rapid risers to the majors like Brandon Finnegan and Carlos Rodon, there's shockingly little chatter about LSU alum Aaron Nola. With his minor league numbers and the struggles of the Philadelphia rotation, it is hard to imagine why Nola isn't yet in the big leagues. So far in the minors this season; Nola has a 1.76 ERA, 0.865 WHIP, 0.4 HR/9, and 1.0 BB/9.  His total time in the minors paints a similar picture: 2.27 ERA, 0.953 WHIP, 0.8 HR/9, 1.3 BB/9, and 7 K/9.

Nola was always thought to be one of the most major league ready college pitchers before he was drafted, and now Nola has proven how major league ready he is by his display of fantastic command. Look for Jerome Williams or Sean O' Sullivan to get the boot from the Phillies rotation very soon to make room for Nola. When they do, make sure you're on top of Nola for some incredibly consistent production from a rookie.