Although the overall numbers may not indicate as such, Jake Odorizzi made a great deal of progress in the 2016 campaign. He was 6-1 in his final 13 outings, posting a 2.69 ERA and a 1.078 WHiP. In his 77 innings, Odorizzi struck out 61 batters while issuing just 19 walks, holding the opposition to a .225/.280/.386 batting line. He certainly appeared to be on the verge of becoming a viable top of the rotation starter for the Tampa Bay Rays.
That progress had slowed down a bit this season. Sidelined due to strained hamstring on April 15, he pitched relatively well in his return on Monday.