Zach Davies (MIL - SP) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: We do not know whether Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies will be returning to a slot in the starting rotation, but those in deep waters may want to jump ahead of that potential news given Milwaukee’s strong team environment (namely, the offense and the bullpen). Davies has not had a strong rehab campaign thus far (12 strikeouts, eight walks, 10 earned in 14 2/3 IP), but his window is up on Aug. 25, so the decision deadline draws nigh.

His next start comes on Thursday, so just peek in and see if he looks markedly sharper. The 25-year-old has struggled this season (2-5 with a 5.23 ERA), but he was a 17 game winner in 2017 and had a passable 3.90 ERA for the Crew.

If he is able to fair better in his rehab start, stash him in deeper leagues. If not, he can easily be passed on in all formats.