Dan Haren has put together three great starts and has looked impressive since returning from the disabled list over a month ago. He’s surging at the right time and it won’t be long until he is universally owned.
Analysis: Haren has allowed just 3 earned runs over his last three starts and has struck out 19 batters in that 21.0 inning span. He’s looked solid since returning from the disabled list in early July but his competition has been less than pedestrian- Phillies twice, Marlins, Mets, Brewers. His competition may be lacking but he now has his xFIP under 3.90 for the year. His strikeout rate is north of 8/9 IP and his velocity has improved from last year.
Currently, the thirty-two year old righty is available in 35-50% of fantasy leagues. His ERA may be 4.99 but his 1.28 WHIP is 54th in all of baseball and better than some of the bigger names out there. Yes, he has been dominant recently but expect a solid ERA/WHIP fantasy starter with a high K rate going forward.