Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Start the second half strong with these pickups
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Perez, the 22-year-old ace of the Miami Marlins, concluded the first half of the season with a shutout performance against the Baltimore Orioles. He achieved three consecutive outings scoring at least 20 fantasy points and has an impressive average fastball velocity of 98.1 mph this year. He's noted for having a 2.37 expected ERA, ranking among the best in MLB, and boasts an exceptionally low expected batting average against. Due to his electric raw stuff, he is a top prospect for fantasy baseball pickups.
"The 22-year-old budding ace of the Miami Marlins, tossed an absolute gem on the first half's concluding Sunday, shutting out the Baltimore Orioles on three hits and no walks while striking out six."
"Perez has now posted three consecutive outings with at least 20 fantasy points, marking the second time in his career he has achieved such a feat."
"The right-hander's average fastball velocity has increased from 97.5 mph in 2023 to 98.1 this year, and the pitch has the second-highest spin rate of anyone's four-seam fastball."
"Statcast reflects a 2.37 expected ERA for Perez, putting him mere percentage points behind Zack Wheeler for the lead among starters and ahead of All-Star Game starters."
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