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Today we will take look at the updated non-closer reliever market as there are some changes to the list since our previous installment. Keep in mind, just because a player is ranked below another player (especially when in the same tier), that doesn’t mean you need to rush to drop them for a higher ranked player. These rankings are mostly to be used on a tier by tier scale and apply towards the pitcher’s value for the rest of the season.
- I decided to add 20 more names for what is likely the last Hold Up of the year. It’s once again been a pleasure to help keep you, the reader, up to date with the latest reliever trends. Hopefully, I didn’t steer any of you too far off the beaten path and you were able to take something positive from these.
- Some notable movers on the list this week include Richard Rodriguez, who just continues to dominate while now seeing 8th inning work. Lefties Matt Strahm and Adam Conley both saw a jump in the rankings as well, with both pitching well lately in some high leverage situations. Seung Hwan-Oh is running out of time to get his hamstring healthy and now hasn’t pitched in a game since September 9th. Just outside the top 100 were Tayron Guerrero, Trey Wingenter, Jeanmar Gomez, Chris Martin, and Caleb Frare.
- Richard Rodriguez was the only reliever to pick up 4 holds this week and with a strong close to the season, look for him to be a potential top 10 holds option to start next season although he should have plenty of competition in that talented Pirates bullpen.