Kevin Gausman, Baltimore Orioles, 36.8 percent owned
Probable Starts:
Tuesday 5/10 at Minnesota
Sunday 5/15 against Detroit
Kevin Gausman has been somewhat lucky, with a .176 BABIP so far, which has aided his 1.42 ERA. His 3.73 SIERA still shows that he has been a quality pitcher, though. What is most encouraging is his career-low 4.3 percent walk rate.
Guasman's opponents this week, Detroit and Minnesota, rank 11th and 19th respectively in wOBA against righties. They're both in the top eight in strikeout rate, too, which boosts Gausman's upside. He is a former top prospect who should be owned in way more leagues than he is. Pick him up for the two-start week, and hold onto him for the long haul if he continues to pitch well.