Marlins' Jose Fernandez: Stays in just long enough to win

Fernandez (3-2) pitched just five innings Wednesday against Arizona, but picked up the win despite allowing three runs on six hits. He struck out seven and walked a pair.

Analysis:

The strikeout rate continues to make Fernandez an appealing player to own, but his ratios remain weak because of inefficient starts like this. It took the 23-year-old flamethrower 99 pitches to get through those five frames, and he hasn't lasted longer than six in any start this year. On the bright side, the Marlins plan to limit Fernandez's innings this year; these short early outings could mean there's a better chance owners will still have him available during the fantasy playoffs.