F/F SPOTLIGHT: Michael Pineda

When a starting pitcher burns you, there is a strong tendency to dump him quickly. After all, no one wants to carry bad stats.

When a pitcher burns you repeatedly, there can be a natural reaction to write him off quickly.

And when the same pitcher has dealt with both injury issues and an ejection due to use of a foreign substance, many owners will do everything in their power to avoid him even if his skills suggest he should be a target.

One pitcher that fits this bill perfectly is Michael Pineda (RHP, NYY).

But after posting a 6+ ERA in both April and May, the opportunity to buy low on Pineda is closing quickly.

Check out our xERA leaderboard during the last 31 days, which puts Pineda into some elite company:

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