Eduardo Rodriguez

An intriguing option when healthy, Rodriguez took another step forward with a 3.82 ERA, 3.65 FIP, and 10.13 K/9 in 2018. Good luck getting a full season out of the lefty. Knee and ankle injuries contained him to 129.2 frames, so he has yet to make 25 starts for more than 137.1 frames in a single season. He flaunted a high ceiling by mixing in fewer four-seamers in favor of a cutter, and he has reportedly spent the offseason working on his slider with help from Chris Sale and Pedro Martinez. Drafters must prepare to make up the lost innings elsewhere, but he's nevertheless the type of high-strikeout hurler worth targeting after locking down sturdier rotation anchors.

Eduardo Rodriguez and Red Sox agree on a one-year deal

Eduardo Rodriguez avoided arbitration by signing a one-year, $4.3 million contract

Fantasy Impact

This was a well-deserved raise for the lefty after posting a 3.82 ERA, 13 wins, and 146 strikeouts in 23 starts. Injuries have always seemed to be an issue, but if he can keep the momentum going next season he will be well worth his late round draft price.