{"playerId":1867,"percentChange":-1.2,"averageDraftPosition":173.1,"percentOwned":12.7,"playerRaterSEASON":-3.1,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Harrison (back) hopes to begin pitching in games by the middle of August, Anthony Andro of FOXSportsSouthwest.com reports.","spin":"The left-hander will begin playing catch Monday, and while he hopes to return to game action by mid-August, the team stressed recently that they will not rush Harrison's return, even if it means he doesn't pitch again this season. A return this year for Harrison is certainly not out of the question, but it's far from a given considering the nature of the ailment.","date":"Sun Jun 16"},"fullName":"Matt Harrison","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"After his stellar 2011, many were skeptical that Harrison could repeat his success, largely due to a low strikeout rate and the stigma of working in the hitter-friendly Rangers Ballpark at Arlington. But alas, Harrison actually spun a better ERA last season, though to be fair his expected ERAs were all higher than the previous season. Harrison induces a good number of ground balls, which keeps his homers in check and mitigates some of the venue concern. If others are still reticent to trust the southpaw, don't be shy about taking the chance. His upside is limited, but so is his downside. Just be sure you can cover the paucity of punchouts.","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"positionRank":225}