Yimi Garcia (RP, LAD) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Yimi Garcia had a season in the minors (2012) in which he had 18.6 K/9. That averages out to 2.07 K/IP. Through Garcia's time in the minors (2009-2014) he had a 3.10 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP, 11 K/9, and just 0.6 HR/9. Those are all borderline elite numbers.

This season up in with the Dodgers, Garcia has a 0.66 ERA, 0.93 FIP, .58 WHIP, 13.8 K/9, and a strikeout percentage of 42%. Oh yeah, in 13.2 IP, Garcia has still yet to allow an XBH. In terms of scoring for a Fantasy Baseball Manager, there seems to be no category Garcia won't produce in. To go along with his low ERA, WHIP, FIP, HR/9, and extremely high K/9, Garcia has a record of 2-0, one save, and three holds. If you need holds or saves, it seems impossible that the Dodgers would keep him out of those pivotal situations if Garcia continues to strike batters out at his current rate. Look for Garcia to get more save or hold opportunities, and when he capitalizes in a big way, make sure to also capitalize in a big way and add Yimi Garcia to your bullpen.