Nolasco (2-6) gave up three runs on seven hits while striking out seven over 5.2 innings in a loss to the Twins on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran bounced back after a shaky outing last Monday, falling one out short of a quality start when he gave up his second home run of the game in the sixth inning. Nolasco has provided deep-league owners with usable strikeout totals (8.2 K/9) as a starter, but his inability to limit the long ball (2.5 HR/9) has resulted in a sub-par 5.05 ERA. Considering his next start comes on the road against the Astros -- who lead the majors in homers -- on Saturday, it would be best to avoid the 34-year-old at all costs.