Jordan Zimmerman (SP, DET) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Here is a familiar face to the fantasy community. Jordan Zimmerman has not been relevant in leagues since he left the Nationals in 2016 to join Detroit. The reason why may be injuries or the change of scenery affecting his mindset. To the Tigers chagrin, Zimmerman has not been able to log a full season in Detroit without a DL stint. However, in 2018 Zimmerman looks like he is settling in and more comfortable on the mound. Despite missing over a month of play this year, Zimmerman has looked sharp in almost every outing. Although his most recent stat-line against Tampa Bay isn't pretty, it should be noted that he actually was great through six innings, but was left out to dry in the seventh inning before getting pulled.

Zimmerman's 3.71 ERA and 1.13 WHIP are great, but what's better is that his xFIP and SIERA show that this isn't due to luck or good fielding. Both underlying stats being below four indicate that his pitching this season has been legitimate. The only caveat being that he has not had to face much troublesome competition thus far. His strikeout rate is the best it has been since his rookie season and his walk rate is looking akin to his Nationals' days.  Zimmerman is worth owning in deeper leagues and maybe even shallower 10-teamers where he could be deployed in favorable matchups.