Roberto Osuna (RP, TOR) - Waiver Wire Analysis

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ANALYSIS: Relief pitchers in fantasy baseball are often labeled "dime-a-dozen" as they tend to change hands on a moment's notice. In the case of Roberto Osuna of the Toronto Jays, it has been long overdue that this talented flame-thrower finally gets his opportunity to shine.

After making a splash in Spring Training, Osuna made the Opening Day roster in the bullpen for the Blue Jays based on his electric arm and impressive arsenal at his disposal. He has the tools to be a potentially lethal back end reliever but just needed the chance to show it in crucial spots in games. With Brett Cecil, Miguel Castro, and Cecil again failing at locking down the closing duties for Toronto, Osuna now has the spot for the time being.

Osuna brings 95 MPH four-seam and two-seam fastballs to the table. Throw in a wicked changeup and slider combination and you have a tricky at bat for 9th inning foes trying to edge out some late wins. His 2.10 ERA along with his 4:1 K/BB ratio have been nothing short of impressive for a 20-year-old getting his first taste of Major League hitting. He has also only given up one HR the entire season and his 2.11 FIP ranks among the best in 2015.

The only monkey wrench that can get thrown in the mix is former All-Star RP Steve Delabar. The Blue Jays have all but said the Osuna is the closer right now but beware of the vulture save for Delabar on any given night. A handcuff situation might be the play. If Osuna just keeps chugging along, he will have a lock for the rest of the season. If you have someone like Hector Rondon who is in a similar situation with Jason Motte in Chicago, Osuna has the better upside to keep the job and has fewer suitors looking over his shoulder.