Nathan Karns (SP, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: This season the Tampa Rays has been plagued with injuries but with those injuries its provided opportunities.  One person who has filled in admirally has been Nathan Karns.  So far Karns has posted a 3.63 ERA (top 50 in MLB), 99 Ks (35 in MLB), and opposing batting average of .238 (31 in MLB) just to name a few stats.  Even with these fantastic stats Karns remains under the radar of fantasy owners.  It may be due to his win, loss record (4-5), but there is an explanation for that.

Karns' run support ranks 81st in MLB and the Rays offense is in the bottom tier for runs and batting average.  Whatever the case is, Karns has posted a solid 3.44 ERA with 82 K's in 86 innings with 1.30 WHIP the past 15 games. If you are looking for a solid starting pitching option who will post solid numbers across the board, target Karns on the waiver wire immediately.