The 2020 Atlanta Braves are playoff-bound, despite a series of starting pitching experiences that are aptly described as catastrophic. One of those catastrophes: 29-year-old southpaw Robbie Erlin, who made nine appearances (five starts) for the Braves and compiled an unfortunate -0.2 fWAR in the process.
Especially in this shortened season, the temptation to rush to judgment is heightened. If you look on the surface, Erlin was a prime-tier castoff: he was let go by the Padres after a -0.5 RA9-WAR / 126 ERA- season, found his way to the Pirates, and lasted all of two appearances with them.