The late 2015 surge of Anthony DeSclafani makes him a very intriguing target heading into 2016 drafts.

Post-hype prospect John Lamb's late-season surge in the CIN rotation has made him a premium speculative target heading into 2016.

The late-season skills surge of Yordano Ventura has positioned him as an early 2016 breakout target.

Raisel Iglesias was one of several young CIN SP to post intriguing skills in August.

Jimmy Nelson is one of several young starting pitchers who have quietly made some impressive skill gains since the All-Star Break.

Kyle Hendricks is one of two surprising BFF in Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field.

The dominant off-speed stuff of Raisel Iglesias has allowed him to be one of the game's most skilled starting pitchers against right-handed bats.

Trevor May has the goods to become an impact SP if he can iron out his struggles late in games.

Trevor Bauer's surge in first-pitch strike rate and near-elite ball% in July give hope that he could be in store for a big second half.

Even though his surface stats don't reflect it, the across-the-board skill gains of Rubby De La Rosa this season make him a gem in keeper leagues and an intriguing target for the second half.

The emergence of Kyle Gibson is validated by a consistent surge in his monthly BPV during the first half.