Lance Lynn (SP, STL) – Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Lynn is ramping back up after missing last season due to Tommy John surgery, and while his first few starts weren’t disastrous, he showed clear signs of rust. The good news is that Lynn has improved in his past two starts, pitching deeper into games, striking out more batters, and generating more groundball outs. In his first two starts, Lynn induced 18 swinging strikes and struck out eight batters. In his most recent two starts, he has induced 29 swinging strikes and struck out 12. With an ERA of 2.70 and WHIP of 1.03, Lynn should be earning the trust of fantasy owners, especially given his past track record. For those in need of quality innings, he is one of the best pitchers widely available.