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ANALYSIS: Ever since Danny Duffy came back from left biceps tendinitis, he has become the pitcher the Royals were expecting all along. The stats may not wow anyone, but his effectiveness has taken some serious strides forward this season.
With less than 70 career games started, Duffy sports a 3.78 ERA with a modest 1.37 WHIP and a solid .288 BABIP. The strikeout totals are going to be low due to a lack of a true out pitch, but his walk totals have slowly improved since his first season in Kansas City.
The 4.17 FIP must improve in order for owners to get on board for the long haul, but his control should garner some speculation. In his last four starts, he has averaged 7 IP, 3 K, 5 H, and 2 ER. The K/BB ratio quite frankly is not anything to marvel over. However, he is getting the job done on a team that will score runs.
The loss of Jason Vargas puts even more pressure on a pitcher like Duffy, but his run support and QS should be there more often than not. If you are looking for a pitcher to give you SP and RP eligibility for a stretch run into the fantasy playoffs, Duffy is a sneaky add to bolster your rotation.
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