But his last two starts have been so dominant -- one run on six hits with two walks and 15 strikeouts in 15 innings -- that Fantasy owners have no choice but to take him seriously.

He's always been a control artist. His downfall with the Twins -- who at the time played in a hitter-friendly park -- was the long ball, but he'll have an easier time keeping the ball in the yard at Marlins Park. He still won't get much run support, but if he's eating innings, he's at least a serviceable stream option, right?

I now rank him 83rd at starting pitcher, which means I'm still letting him go unowned in most leagues, but at least now he's in the discussion.

Slowey appears to have scrapped his cutter, and is now throwing a slider. While the pitch isn't getting an elite amount of whiffs, it is an improvement over the cut-fastball. The biggest benefit of throwing the slider is it has allowed him to pitch deeper into games this season. In the past, Slowey has had trouble picking up quality starts. He's been able to rack up five quality starts in seven chances this year.

Slowey relies on a strike-throwing, extreme-flyball approach, which can be dangerous. But Marlins Park has played friendly to hitters, particularly when it comes to home runs. Slowey has a limited upside in Fantasy leagues but can be used as an occasional spot starter, especially when he pitches at home.