Anthony DeSclafani (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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Analysis: In Great American Ball Park, you are going to give up HR, it is just part of the environment. The good news for when Anthony DeSclafani returns to the Red's rotation: he doesn't put a lot of people on base. In 217.2 career IP for the Marlins and Reds he has allowed just 2.5 BB/9. Last season in 31 GS for Cincinnati, DeSclafani had a 4.05 ERA, 1.35 HIP, and a 3.67 FIP. This season in two recovery starts in Dayton and Pensacola, DeSclafani has a 3.00 ERA, a 1.00 WHIP, and has allowed just 2.0 BB/9. It is evident that the long ball has been his Achilles heel when you note that over his MLB career DeSclafani has a 5.76 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and has allowed a .843 OPS in home starts as opposed to his 2.86 ERA, 1.196 WHIP, and .640 OPS allowed during away starts. Regardless of his clear splits, DeSclafani has had good recovery starts this season and always has the potential to have a good outing when you consider his low walk rate.