Brett Anderson (SP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Brett Anderson wants your attention. I’ve discussed Anderson in this section before but considering his ownership level is so small I feel required to reiterate my stance. Anderson has been a steady presence in the Dodger rotation, racking up a quality start in eight of his past nine starts including his strong outing at Chase Field on Wednesday. In that span he’s allowed more than two runs only twice and hasn’t allowed more than three walks in any of those outings.

One of the main concerns with Anderson has always been health, and it’s a reasonable complaint; Anderson hasn’t started 30 games since 2009.  He doesn’t strike out a ton of batters either (6.47 K/9) but he does goes deep into outings and has a lineup behind him which will give him a chance to pick up a win every time out.  I wouldn’t advise trading for Anderson because I’m not convinced his injury woes are behind him. That said if he’s sitting on your FA list and you have the likes of Alfredo Simon, Mike Leake, or Bartolo Colon on your team, I’d make the move.