Mike Leake (SP, CIN) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Target in 12 + Team Leagues

OWNED IN: 44% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: Leake was stellar in his last outing at Atlanta, limiting the Braves to two early singles over eight strong innings. He also helped himself out with a bomb to left field, which you have to love as a fantasy owner. So far he carries a 3.03 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and a 25/10 K/BB ratio over 35 2/3 innings. His .179 BABIP is a signal that his current production is not sustainable and regression is expected. Leake was a top prospect for Cincinnati back in 2010 but was never able to reach the #2 status many envisioned for him. I don’t expect him to reach that level anytime soon but he makes for a great backend SP in deeper leagues or a quality streaming option in shallow leagues.