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Fantasy Baseball: Five rookie pitchers to target in 2019

By Jason Evans

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Justus Sheffield #61 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday September 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty images)
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Justus Sheffield #61 of the New York Yankees pitches during the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday September 30, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty images) /
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – JULY 15: Jesus Luzardo #9 of the World Team pitches during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /

Jesus Luzardo

The Oakland Athletics rode some timely signings in their rotation, along with some of their young players taking the next step in their development to an AL Wild Card game birth. One of their top pitching prospects, Jesus Luzardo, was shut down before  the end of the season to keep his innings down. I’d look for him on the A’s roster at some point in 2019, and he is someone that you should keep your eye on for your fantasy baseball roster as well.

The 21-year old lefty came over from the Washington Nationals in the deal that also gave the A’s Blake Treinen and his turbo sinker.

Between three levels last year, Luzardo went 10-5 with a 2.88 ERA and held opponents to a BAA of just .220. He struck out 129 while walking just 30.

Luzardo has a chance to make the club out of spring training. The A’s as currently constituted don’t have a ton in the starting rotation that isn’t coming off of arm surgery. Luzardo reached AAA last year, and even if the A’s send him down there to start the year, it won’t be long before he’s in Oakland and your fantasy baseball roster.

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