Henderson Alvarez

Shoulder troubles put Alvarez on the shelf early last season and lingered throughout the entire year, ultimately requiring arthroscopic surgery. With his availability for Opening Day appearing doubtful, Alvarez was non-tendered by the Marlins as he entered his second year of arbitration eligibility despite being just one year removed from an All-Star berth and 12th place finish in the NL Cy Young vote. The A's were quick to swoop in, and while his contract is officially a one-year deal, the team can opt to go to arbitration and keep Alvarez around in 2017 if he returns at full strength. He should have a rotation spot available to him once healthy, but the lack of strikeouts (career 4.7 K/9) will always hurt Alvarez's fantasy value. Further, while the right-hander is still just 25, there is uncertainty regarding his return date and workload, and the jump to the AL could prove tough, so don't be surprised if Alvarez goes undrafted in many mixed leagues.