Trevor Cahill (SP, KCR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: From toiling in the minor leagues to helping the Cubs win a World Series to a contender trading for him at the deadline, it's been a long, strange trip for Trevor Cahill over the last two years. A former second-round pick and top prospect for the Athletics, Cahill made his big-league debut at age 21 and averaged nearly 200 innings per year in his first four seasons before injuries and ineffectiveness forced him into a relief role. The Padres put him back in the rotation this season, where he's been a different pitcher. Coming into 2017, Cahill had a career strikeout percentage of 16.7%.  He's bumped that up to 27.4% this season, thanks in large part to an improved curve ball.

Cahill isn't without risk. He's already missed over a month with shoulder discomfort, and we're dealing with a sample of just 11 starts. But the Royals saw enough to think he could help their push for one last title run, so perhaps he can do the same for your fantasy squad.