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Adam Meyer profiles starting pitcher Nick Pivetta as a waiver wire pickup and add in Week 12 of the 2018 MLB season for his strong start to the season.
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ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta has allowed 10 runs in his last two appearances, but is still one of the top waiver wire picks this week. He is a two-start streamer this week and there are a lot of reasons to start him against the Cardinals at home and the Nationals in Washington.
Pivetta did have a poor outing against the Nationals earlier this season (1 IP, 6 ER), but he will get a chance to redeem himself this week. On the bright side, Pivetta has punched out at least five batters in six of the last seven starts for Philadelphia. He has also allowed three earned runs, or less, in six of the last 10 appearances.
As for his first opponent, the Cardinals are 24th in team wOBA (.304) against right-handed pitchers this season (Nationals are seventh). While he may not be a great start against the Nationals, particularly considering that Washington has added Adam Eaton and Daniel Murphy, he is a must-stream against the Cardinals.
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