Chad Bettis (COL, SP) - Waiver Wire Analysis

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ANALYSIS: I've received a ton of inquiries regarding Bettis so I felt it was only right to take a deeper look. Bettis has been a revelation for the Rockies rotation, compiling a 2.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and a 27/9 K/BB ratio over 33.1 innings. In case you haven't heard the Bettis story this piece does a great job of breaking down his road from the minors.

After shoulder surgery in 2012 and 12 starts at Double-A Tulsa he joined the Rockies rotation in August and pitched poorly, being relegated to the bullpen in late September of 2013. The team had him working out of the bullpen to begin 2014 until realizing their mistake and getting him on a starters program in August 2014.

Fast forward to 2015 and he's currently the 7th rated SP the past 14 days. So it sustainable? Obviously not at this pace when you factor in his home park. But is he fantasy relevant?

I'm inclined to say yes, but only for deeper leagues. He hasn't allowed a home run in five starts and his fly ball rate is on par with his career, so that's likely to change. The reason I have hope is he has solid control of his arsenal (2.43 BB/9) and has seen an improvement of his curveball and changeup, both of which he's increased usage of so far.

If he can keep hitters off balance and limits the free passes perhaps he can overcome the Coors effect. Go get him in deep leagues, there's a 90% chance you can.