Joe Smith (RP, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Saves+Holds Leagues.

OWNED IN: 8% of Fleaflicker leagues.

ANALYSIS: So many teams in MLB would kill for a solid closer, and a guy like Joe Smith is stuck behind Huston Street in Los Angeles. The good news is, Joe Smith not being a closer means he will accumulate holds for all of you in leagues that score holds.

At only 8% owned, Joe Smith is flying under the radar compared to other elite setup men. He currently has 16 holds on 24.2 IP in 2015, and he is a solid bet to continue to pitch well. After a rough four ER outing against San Diego, Smith's ERA jumped up to 3.80, but this isolated incident is misleading regarding Smith's overall performance. Smith currently has an elite FIP of 1.85, a 1.05 WHIP, and a 9.5 K/9. Smith has yet to give up a HR in 2015 and is striking out over 1/4 of batters with a K% of 26.3%. Joe Smith is as reliable as a reliever comes and if you are looking to improve your bullpen's ERA from here on out or you are looking to accumulate holds, look past his painfully boring name and pick up Joe Smith.