After intense trade deadlines in Major League Baseball, it’s time to consider the implications and changes to multiple bullpens. Mining saves is still a never-ending chore, but he needed one if he was to compete for the league title.
Baltimore Orioles
Felix Bautista scored the inside track on the Orioles save after the Orioles sent Jorge Lopez to the Twins. Bautista posted a 0.94 ERA and a 0.70 WHIP in his last 28.2 innings while recording 40 strikeouts, three wins, one save, and one lead. Dillon Tate extended his clean sheet to nine innings and nine strikeouts.
boston red sox
The Red Sox continued to use Garrett Whitlock over multiple innings, noting his up-and-down role in saves. Since returning from the injured list, he allowed his one run in his tenth inning, recording 11 strikeouts, two saves, and two holds. Tanner Hook had two saves in his first two days of August and he had eight of nine chances. He has had his 33 strikeouts in his 33.1 innings prior, with a 1.35 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP.
chicago cubs
The Cubs’ ninth inning will be in flux for the rest of the season after trading David Robertson, Mychal Givens and Scott Efros. Regardless, it sits at the top of the closing depth chart. His arm has improved over the past three weeks (with nine strikeouts he hasn’t allowed more than 7.2 innings). He had 15 saves over the last four years. Brandon Hughes pitched well in July (he struck out 12 in 10.1 innings, an ERA of 0.87, and a WHIP of 0.97). His ceiling looks much higher than Wick’s.
Cincinnati Reds
The ultimate role for the Reds should now rest in the hands of Alexis Diaz. Since returning from the injured list, he has given up one run in his 9.2 innings, recording 13 strikeouts, two saves, and one blown lead. Hunter Strickland has struggled the past two weeks (12.60 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 3 strikeouts, 3 saves, 1 save in 5 innings).
los angeles angels
The Angels’ first save was made after the transfer of Raizel Iglesias to Jose Quijada. Unfortunately, his command (his 12 walks in 20 innings) does not adequately predict the late game. Ryan Tepera pitched poorly in July (7.11 ERA in 6.1 innings, 1.89 WHIP) and was kept away from saves. Andrew Wantz threw the ball well in AAA (2.87 ERA, 17 strikeouts in 15.2 innings) and gave Los Angeles a chance to steal the 9th inning. In his 11th inning ahead of him in the majors, he allowed his two runs in his nine strikeouts.
Milwaukee Brewers
This week’s final winner is Devin Williams. His last run allowed came on May 10, when he shutout 28.2 innings with 11 hits, 47 strikeouts, and four saves. Williams had an electric advantage and the Brewers made a nice trade to improve their team by moving Josh Hader to the Padres. I want to unlock the key. Although he has his 28 saves in his 35 chances, Rodgers has been helpless in his 11.1 innings to date (8.74 ERA, 1.94 WHIP).
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Minnesota Twins
The Twins have qualified for the playoffs this year and added a pair of arms (Jorge Lopez and Michael Fulmer) to improve their bullpen. Lopez comes into the ninth inning after recording the best season of his league career in the majors (1.68 ERA, 54 strikeouts in 48.1 innings, and his 19 saves with 23 tries). Joan Duran has improved his shutout string to his seven innings and 10 strikeouts, and he has just one save of his in the last six weeks.
Auckland A’s
The battle for saves in Oakland should come down to AJ Puku and Danny Jimenez. Puku had the upper hand in July (14 strikeouts and two saves in 11.1 innings per run. Moving to the bullpen allowed him to move up one level in command over the last two months. (Jiménez threw the ball well) Two appearances in AAA (no runs or a hit over two innings with four strikeouts) after missing six weeks with a shoulder injury. The A’s gave Zach Jackson a converted save opportunity Wednesday night.
Philadelphia Phillies
After acquiring David Robertson from the Cubs, the Phillies moved him quickly in the ninth inning. He has scored his saves in his 15-for-20 conversion with 4 runs and 12 strikeouts in his last 10 innings. Seranthony Dominguez over the last six weeks he had six saves and in 14 innings he allowed two runs and recorded 14 strikeouts. This situation could change quickly, or Robertson could successfully seize the final role.
Pittsburgh Pirates
A back problem put David Bednar on the injured reserve on Tuesday. Pittsburgh gave Will Crow the first closing chance and he converted it. His arm appeared to improve in his last 15 innings, with a 1.80 ERA and he led to 11 strikeouts. Yerry de los Santos might be one of the options, but the Brewers scored three runs and he was a fifth-base runner in two-thirds of the inning Wednesday night.
San Diego Padres
The Padres may have overpaid for their nine-time lockdown arm, but they were sick of seeing Taylor Rodgers lit up this past month. He struggled in five games (12 runs in 4.1 innings, runner on 15th base, five homers, nine strikeouts), opening the door to a trade. However, he improved his 31-for-29 closing his game over his last five innings (1 run, 4 bases, 8 strikeouts, 2 wins, 2 saves).
more: Fantasy Impact from Hader to the Padres
Seattle Mariners
Since the All-Star break, Seattle’s ninth inning has been solid. Paul his Sewart has allowed 1 hit, 2 runs, 4 walks and 6 strikeouts, with 2 chances in the last 8 innings. He has 13 saves in 16 tries. The Mariners gave Andrés Muñoz the ball in the ninth inning (a save) on Tuesday night, even though he had struggled in previous appearances (he had two runs in the first inning). He had a 0.84 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 21.1 innings. Matt scored one save in his first week at Festa, but the Astros scored in the next game in the third minute when he scored two runs in two innings and gave him a four. defeated. He has his 1.72 ERA and 20 strikeouts in his last 15.2 innings.
Tampa Bay Rays
Last week, the Rays hit Pete Fairbanks twice in the ninth inning. He has not allowed a run in his four innings so far with no walks, six strikeouts and two saves. Fairbanks made his first appearance of the year on July 17th. The Rays decided to pitch him in a set-up role on August 3, leaving Fantasy his manager under tension. Jason Adam achieved his fifth save in his sixth chance on August 3, although his last save came 16 days before him. He is an elite ERA (1.27), WHIP (0.63), and 51 strikeouts in 42.2 innings.
texas rangers
After missing 2021 and the first half of this season as he recovered from TJ surgery, Jonathan Hernandez returned to the Rangers in mid-July. He has a 3.00 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP, five strikeouts, and one save in his six innings. In his AAA in 2022, he battled his own command (his 13 walks in 13.1 innings), suggesting not his ninth-smoothest ride for the Rangers. For now, Hernandez is Texas’ next player.
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