Marcus Stroman (SP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues

OWNED IN: 6% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: The best news for fans of Marcus Stroman is that he is coming along nicely from his torn ACL that he suffered during Spring Training. The team stated earlier this year that he would be ready to go and contribute at a high level by the beginning of the 2016 season.

However Stroman's recovery from his injury has been nothing short of remarkable. He has hit several milestones in the process and is already out on rehab assignments getting ready to return to Toronto by September 1st.

The Blue Jays will have to be careful as the original plan was to shut him down for the season but with Toronto aiming for the playoffs and in need of pitching help Stroman's return could not have come at a better time.

In 2014 Stroman provided the Blue Jays with an 7.65 K/9, a 3.65 ERA while only giving up .48 HR/9. His 90-93 MPH fastball/cutter combination was a deadly duo when paired with his 83 MPH curveball.

Fantasy owners should temper expectations as a final decision on what to do with Stroman in 2015 is yet to be determined. If you have been stashing him all year then your patience has paid off. The dynasty players out there love Stroman's potential and long term value. Now that Toronto has become the official offensive juggernaut scaring owners away from even elite pitching, Stroman is a great add right now while he is still at least a few weeks away from being activated. Don't wait because someone else is probably already getting itchy on the trigger to acquire his elite services!