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ANALYSIS: The recent return of Drew Smyly might not have been the most crisp outing of his career but it signifies that he is ready to be back in the Tampa Bay rotation.
After giving up 5 ER in 4 IP vs Texas in his first start back many fantasy owners who have had him stashed or bought him low were sent running to the hills seeking answers. Rust is going to be a given for a player returning from shoulder surgery.
Smyly's history should tell you that even though it might take him a bit to get back to form he should normal out to career averages of 1.14 WHIP, 3.23 ERA, 3:1 K/BB and 8.6 K/9 when all is said and done.
Take into consideration that Smyly is going up against the vaunted AL East with all of its offensive prowess. His presence once he is fully back to full strength and confidence is going to be extremely useful. With only about a month left in the season though fantasy owners probably need to give him one more start to get some things worked out. However that might be too late to take advantage of an owner who was quick to drop him after his first start back.
Trust your instincts of following Smyly's career BABIP of .291 and .231 BAA and add him right now.
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