Mark Buehrle (SP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Mark Buehrle has been a good contributor for fantasy baseball managers in 2015, and his performance is even more welcome considering the fact that he is supported by the best offense in baseball. Buehrle is currently second in the majors in average runs in support per start with 6.44. That figure isn't luck either. The Blue Jays have currently scored the most runs in the league with 505 and, in fact, Buehrle's teammate Drew Hutchison is first in the league in run support with 6.84. This season Buehrle has a 3.34 ERA, 1.162 WHIP, a 3.88 FIP, 0.9 HR/9, 1.5 BB/9, and a 1.42 GO/FO ratio.

Buehrle has especially been on a tear lately. In June Buehrle had a 1.75 ERA and a 0.972 WHIP, and in July Buehrle has a 1.23 ERA and a 0.818 WHIP. Buehrle is pitching well by walking few batters and by producing a high amount of ground balls. When a pitcher is pitching well and is being supported by six or seven runs per start, he is highly likely to win a lot of games. Buehrle is possibly one of the safest win candidates in baseball considering the offense behind him and his solid performance, and fantasy baseball managers should add Buehrle to rosters and take advantage of his contribution to ERA, WHIP, and Wins; especially considering his performance in June and July. UPDATE: Last evening Buehrle earned his 11th win of the season by pitching seven innings, allowing one earned eun, eight hits, and zero walks. The Blue Jays supported Buehrle by defeating the Athletics 7-1.