Zach Eflin (SP, PHI) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin has allowed two earned runs or less in each of the last three games, registering a quality start in two of those appearances. He has also won each of those three starts and has struck out at least five batters in four of his last five starts. A 4-2 record and 3.43 ERA are both solid for Eflin, as are the 46 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings for the 24-year-old.

While Eflin has looked good of late, remember that Eflin had a three start streak to close May where he did not last five innings in any start. Eflin also has induced just 35.2% ground balls and has a 31% hard hit ball rate allowed, making his 69.6% strand rate seem to fall in line. He has a .295 BABIP because of his batted ball issues, but his 3.43 ERA is supported by a 3.06 FIP.

Eflin will make a start on Friday in Washington against the Nationals, not the best of starts, but he could be a decent streamer if you need strikeouts. A start against the Yankees on June 27 is far from positive as well, but at least this start is at home. He is a better pickup in deeper leagues and a good performance against the Nationals will keep him as a player to hold for the future.