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BALLER MOVE: Target ~105
CURRENT ADP: 119
ANALYSIS: Brad Hand followed up a strong 2016 with a fantastic 2017 campaign in which he posted a 2.16 ERA (2.90 xFIP) with 21 saves and a 33.4% K% over 79 1/3 IP. His innings total is likely to go down with a full season in the closer's role, but the accompanying spike in saves will be more than worth it in fantasy.
Hand also benefits from Petco Park as long as he remains a Padre. It limits singles for all batters (98 Park factor) while suppressing home runs (93 for RHB, 88 for LHB). Last year's 15% HR/FB was the worst mark of Hand's career, giving him room for positive regression on last year's stellar campaign. Take advantage of the weak surrounding cast to lock up one of the game's best RP at a discount.
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