There are better options for saves available on the wire as well as low ERA and WHIP relievers than picking up or staying with Francisco Rodriguez.
Analysis: Francisco Rodriguez has now allowed a run in each of his last two save opportunities. He has actually allowed five runs, six walks and four hits in just 1.2 innings of work in those two appearances. His ERA is now on the wrong side of four with a 1.60 WHIP. K-Rod has been a hot commodity on the wire over the past few days but there are far better options out there for you.
Sergio Romo is sporting a 0.62 ERA and a 0.72 WHIP at the moment. Romo does have five saves on the year but he is certainly your best bet to lower your roto ratios. Romo’s career ERA is 2.09 while his career WHIP comes in at just under 0.90.
Buy low options at closer include Carlos Marmol and Tyler Clippard, both of which are better than K-Rod. There are plenty of options out there, just don’t stay or stick with a reliever who’s stuff has not looked good in recent days.