While not totally unpredictable, it is still surprising to see the sharp demise of Greg Holland throughout the month of August. Given his frequent usage in the first half of the season, it's reasonable that the veteran reliever has just ran out of gas here down the stretch after not pitching for an entire year. It's a bit of shame too, as he was looking like a surefire favorite for comeback player of the year, but this month has seen his ERA on the season skyrocket to 4.00 this past weekend after allowing 14 earned runs over his past 7.1 innings. By default, as the Rockies have now logical alternatives, Holland could hold on to his job, but it's worth noting that Jake McGee bailed him out Saturday night and could end up mixing in with Holland for save situations moving forward.
TIER 1: Nothing Compares 2 U
1. Kenley Jansen (Los Angeles Dodgers)—Pedro Baez, Tony Watson
2. Craig Kimbrel (Boston Red Sox)—Addison Reed, Brandon Workman
3. Corey Knebel (Milwaukee Brewers)—Jacob Barnes, Anthony Swarzak
I think it’s fair to remove Glen Perkins from the disabled list. Mostly because he’s not on the DL anymore, but also because he’s like 10th in line for saves in Minnesota.
Very true lol. I will miss Perkins consistency in that group, but I guess that’s what Huston Street’s for.
I’m in a roto league and hold Felipe Rivero as one of my closers. He’s struggled this month with an ERA over 5 and a high WHIP. For the purpose of protecting ratios without sacrificing saves or save opportunities, would you swap him for Brad Hand at this point or stick with Rivero?
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