Dead Red On Raisel

In last week’s AMA, Raisel Iglesias was one of the most discussed players as owners are wondering if they should invest in the Cincinnati slinger.  Now after a start of 7.0 IP, 0...

In last week's AMA, Raisel Iglesias was one of the most discussed players as owners are wondering if they should invest in the Cincinnati slinger.  Now after a start of 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 Hits, 1 BB, 3 Ks, you're going to be see people running to the pool faster than a man getting attacked by bees.  But should they?  Probably, and I would suggest it if you need help reinforcing your staff in a 12 teamer for the playoffs.  While he only struck out three, when he's playing teams not from Kansas/Missouri/wherever Kansas City actually is/33% Kansas, 66% Missouri/Let's just go with the Royals, the Ks will be there.  The main concern is has a tendency to blow up at times, while averaging under 6 IP per start. Schedule wise moving forward is somewhat neutral, with starts against the Dbacks, Brewers, and Cups in the pipeline, so I'd be rolling with him if you need it.  Otherwise, let someone else roll the dice and keep your ship steady on the course.  He's not an instant winner like those Gatorade caps from the 90s before internet codes were a thing.  Sigh...those were the days...

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