Jimmy Nelson (SP, MIL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker leagues

ANALYSIS: Jimmy Nelson has had a solid season for the Milwaukee Brewers with a 3.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 3.86 FIP, and 7.7 K/9. Nelson's statistics would look far more impressive if they hadn't been inflated by a month of very bad luck. Nelson had a terrible month of June, producing a 5.56 ERA and 1.53 WHIP. However, he allowed these runs on just three HR for the month, and opposing batters had a BABIP of .336 against him in June. In Nelson's last five starts he has produced a 1.85 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 8.7 K/9, and .515 opponent OPS. He has been especially strong at home throughout the year with a 3.38 ERA and 0.978 WHIP.

Nelson seems to have good enough numbers on the year to be noticed by fantasy owners, but not impressive enough to warrant widespread ownership. Don't let him get lost in the shuffle. If you are asking your rotation, "What have you done for me lately?", then it is time to add Nelson.