Sean Doolittle (RP,OAK) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Leagues

OWNED IN: 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues

ANALYSIS: Sean Doolittle is yet another case of Hamlet's famous words "To Be or Not To Be? That Is The Question." Will he be the closer in Oakland? Or will he just be another injured reliever who gets lost in the shuffle and out of fantasy relevance?

Doolittle was a heralded RP coming into this season but injuries have plagued him and made him a complete afterthought. Even now since he has returned he has struggled and Drew Pomeranz seems to be the guy in line to close for the Oakland A's mired in their worst season since 2011.

Of all of Oakland's options for the 9th inning though, Doolittle would seem to have the pedigree to be that guy.

His 11.28 K/9 along with his FIP of 2.35 would suggest success going forward. Add on his .211 BAA and his 0.99 WHIP and you have yourself a closer with potential. Finally sprinkle in some 68% first pitch strike percentage and Doolittle is the guy without question. Right?

The fact is the season is lost and he has a lot of rust to shake off. The A's are going to play with their options and might not rush Doolittle back to closing duties right away. But his history should show that he should reclaim his spot and provide good residuals to owners in leagues with holds or leagues where owners need an ERA and WHIP boost from the RP position.