Andrew Kittredge Is Quietly Pitching His Way Onto Watchlists

Andrew Kittredge has posted a 0.00 ERA across his last 4 innings with a 2.35 FIP, and nobody is talking about it. Rostered in just 9% of leagues, the Baltimore reliever isn't on anyone's radar yet — no major fantasy outlets are flagging him. That's exactly the kind of asymmetry WaiverScout exists to surface.

The Rolling Window Picture

Let's walk through the trajectory. Over the last 30 days, Kittredge has logged 12 innings with a 1.50 ERA, a 2.02 FIP, and a 6.0 K/9. Solid but unspectacular on the surface. Zoom in tighter and the story sharpens considerably.

His 14-day line: 6 IP, 0.00 ERA, 1.93 FIP, 7.5 K/9. His 7-day line: 4 IP, 0.00 ERA, 2.35 FIP, 6.75 K/9. The ERA has been pristine across both windows. The FIP — which strips out defense and sequencing noise — confirms this isn't just luck. A 2.35 FIP over the last week and sub-2.00 over the last two weeks says the underlying skill is real, even if the sample is still small.

Rising K-Rate Adds Another Data Point

The strikeout trend is worth monitoring. Kittredge's K rate has ticked up to 16.7% over the last seven days compared to 16.0% over the trailing 30 days. That's a modest bump, not a breakout — but combined with the elite FIP, early signs suggest he could be emerging as a dependable ratio stabilizer with some swing-and-miss upside.

For a reliever you're rostering primarily for ERA and WHIP support, a rising strikeout rate is gravy. It's the difference between a boring hold and a legitimately useful fantasy asset.

WaiverScout History: We've Been Watching

Transparency matters. WaiverScout first flagged Kittredge back on July 1 as a Watch candidate when he was rostered in just 1% of leagues. We subsequently moved him to deprioritize through most of July and August as the profile didn't warrant action — he was classified as deprioritize as recently as August 15. But the recent stretch has earned an upgrade back to Watch status. The algorithm doesn't have loyalty; it follows the numbers. And the numbers over the last two weeks are pointing in the right direction.

Ownership Window

At 9% rostered with stable ownership velocity, there's no rush to the wire yet. That's the good news — you have time to watch this develop without losing him to a competitor's FAAB bid. But it also means the moment he strings together a few more clean outings or falls into higher-leverage situations in Baltimore's bullpen, that number could spike fast.

Context Within the Reliever Landscape

If you're hunting for bullpen help on the wire, names like Dennis Santana and Jhoan Duran carry more name recognition. Louis Varland is another arm in a similar roster range. But Kittredge's combination of a near-zero ERA over two weeks and a FIP that validates the surface results makes him a compelling quiet add — particularly in leagues that reward ratios.

Verdict: Watch

Do not add yet. This is a 4-inning, 5-game signal with early confidence. The FIP is strong, the K rate is trending up, and the ERA has been spotless over the last 14 days. But we need more innings to confirm this isn't a mirage. Add Kittredge to your watchlist now. If the FIP holds below 2.50 and the strikeouts stay steady over the next week, he becomes a serious speculative add in leagues of 12 or more teams. For now, monitor closely — WaiverScout will upgrade if the data supports it.