3. Colby Lewis – TEX
Ownership: 16 percent
Colby Lewis‘ ownership levels are drastically low considering the year he is having so far. While many managers are keen to own Cole Hamels and stash Yu Darvish somewhere on their bench or disabled list slot, Lewis is worth a roster spot.
At 2-0 through six starts, his 3.32 ERA is well below his career norm of 4.76. Lewis’ 5.34 FIP is concerning, however all but one of his starts was a quality ones and he has pitched six or more innings in every one of his outings. He has 27 strikeouts over 38 innings and is ranked 24th on the list of pitchers getting the most run support with an average of five runs per start.
The veteran has been susceptible to the long ball this season having surrendered eight home runs already, but he’s been around this league long enough and fought through enough adversity that you can’t help but admire his perseverant ways.
Monday’s matchup against the first place White Sox should be a good test. If Lewis can work around the lineup with relative ease, look for his ownership levels to rise over the next seven days. Especially since he will be a two start pitcher this week, as he’s slated to face the Jays over the weekend.
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