Derek Holland (TEX, SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All leagues

OWNED IN: 45% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: The Texas Rangers have clawed their way to the second Wild Card spot and their pitching staff deserves a fair share of the credit, from Cole Hamels to Yovanni Gallardo to Derek Holland. Holland can't seem to stay healthy for full campaigns, but when he pitches he sure is useful.

Holland is fresh off an eight-inning masterpiece at LAA, allowing one run and a 5/2 K/BB ratio. He's now working with a 2.37 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and a 25/3 K/BB ratio over 30.1 innings. He's no stranger to coming up huge near the end of the season. In 2014 he came back for September and recorded a 1.46 ERA and was a huge asset to championship clubs (including my own).

It's troublesome that Holland can't put together a full season, but that's not an issue for us now. Holland gets a road outing at Seattle, a team he's faced this season with success (6.1 IP, W, 2 ER, 6/o K/BB) and who has struggled as a whole versus LHP. Even better news is Holland's 1.65 ERA during day games. Use Holland with confidence.