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BALLER MOVE: Target ~165
CURRENT ADP: 192
ANALYSIS: After a promising rookie season with the White Sox two years ago, Carlos Rodon appeared to take a step back last year. The 24-year-old won nine games for the second consecutive season, but lost four additional games, finishing the season a game under .500. His ERA also went up, and he gave up more home runs. The bright spots, however, came in Rodon’s strikeout and walk rates, which both improved in his sophomore season. His 2016 campaign was a tale of two halves, as his numbers saw a significant boost after the All-Star break.
Now a year wiser and with more experience, Rodon should be able to roll his second half success over to this year. More strikeouts, less walks and more faith in his pitches will go a long way in making Carlos Rodon a revelation and a terrific number two starter in the rotation behind Jose Quintana.
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