{"playerId":1277,"percentChange":-4.3,"averageDraftPosition":260,"percentOwned":29.3,"playerRaterSEASON":1.6,"playerRater7DAY":-1.9,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Volquez allowed five hits, three earned runs, issued four walks, and struck out one over six innings in a losing effort Tuesday against the Cardinals.","spin":"Command continues to be an issue for Volquez, and he was unable to overcome the free passes Tuesday night. He typically strikes out a good number of batters, but struggled to miss bats, which helps explain his poor outing. While his high walk rate makes him a risky play, he is capable of contributing very good numbers.","date":"Tue May 22"},"fullName":"Edinson Volquez","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Volquez's fantasy value experienced a much-needed boost when he was traded to the Padres last December. A power pitcher with sketchy command, he routinely posts poor WHIP numbers, the many baserunners he affords putting him at high risk for untimely implosions: Think walk, walk, three-run home run. Volquez does pile up the strikeouts, his 9.15 K's-per-nine innings ratio the past four seasons combined seventh best among pitchers with 400-plus innings, but he also has the highest walks-per-nine during that span (4.86). Let that, as well as his injury track record and the poor win potential he'll have as a member of the Padres, keep your expectations in check. Among NL-only late-round targets, Volquez is a smart choice, but a substantial breakout might not be in the cards.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Fri Feb 10"},"playerRater30DAY":1,"playerRater15DAY":-0.8,"positionRank":67}