{"playerId":1403,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":117.7,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":5.1,"playerRater7DAY":0.5,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Lester surrendered six runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings Tuesday against the Blue Jays.","spin":"This was easily Lester's worst start of the season, as he had given up six total runs in his previous four starts combined. He has now recorded just five strikeouts in each of his last four games, and things won't get much easier in his next start Sunday on the road against the Rangers.","date":"Tue Apr 30"},"fullName":"Jon Lester","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Lester's strikeout rate has declined for three consecutive seasons, ending 2012 at 7.3 K/9, down from 2009's stellar 10.0 mark. However, the optimist will point out between June and August, Lester's K/9 was 8.3, essentially his career average. This is not to say he's going to carry that level all of the 2013 campaign, only that there's something to hang your hat on along with the return of his former pitching coach John Farrell, albeit as manager. Lester's velocity is normal and there is no hint of injury, so if you're looking for a bounceback candidate, Lester is a prime candidate.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Thu Feb 21"},"playerRater30DAY":5.1,"playerRater15DAY":1.9,"positionRank":19}