Derek Holland (SP, SF) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland has been a strong option of late and we suggest that you set sail on the Dutch East India Company and head back to Holland. He has rebounded from two “poor” starts to post two strong starts in late August. With one earned in each of his two starts, he now has a 2.77 ERA (2.99 FIP, 3.35 xFIP) with a 26.6% strikeout rate since moving from the third-base side of the pitcher rubber to the first-base side.

The southpaw has only worked six innings three times in his last seven tilts, but those ratios and the K’s are well worth the roster spot. He faces the Mets at home on Sept. 1, in case you needed an extra nudge (even though those in deeper leagues should not). Holland is a player to hold and start weekly in deeper leagues.