Hidden Gems or Bust? Why AJ Smith-Shawver, Josh Smith, and Stephen Kolek Could Make or Break Your Fantasy Baseball Season

If you want a larger list, Eric Samulski wrote his extended waiver wire piece on Sunday.

AJ Smith-Shawver, SP Braves

(18% Rostered on Yahoo)

Smith-Shawver is coming off the best start of his career where he took a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Reds and struck out five batters without allowing a run. The Braves have been reluctant to give him a long leash in their rotation so far this season, but this strong start could be a tipping point.

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It’s amazing to see a pitcher as young as Smith-Shawver complete eight innings and allow one total hit. He’s just 22 years old and the last pitcher to hit those marks that young was Michael Wacha over a decade ago.

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