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ANALYSIS: Drew Pomeranz became an attractive option at the backend of fantasy rotations the moment he was given the job as San Diego's fifth starter, as he is known for sporting an above average strikeout rate and his ability to keep the ball in the ballpark. Owners have gotten even more than they bargained for to open 2016 as Pomeranz has notched 36 punchouts in just 29 innings.
Pomeranz has changed his pitch profile drastically this season, as he has thrown his fastball just 48 percent of the time, opting to lean more heavily on his knuckle curve. This has led to the highest swinging strike rate of his career by a fairly wide margin (14 percent).
At this point in his career, it seems the only thing keeping Pomeranz from taking the next step is his inflated walk rate. He has only had one start this year where he has walked less than three batters. Still, Pomeranz calls a big ballpark home, and we have seen evidence that the rise in strikeouts may be sustainable. This makes him a nice play in deeper leagues where owners are looking to fill out their rotation.
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