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Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 7/11/24 Depth Chart

Breakdowns of key bullpen usage from yesterday's slate of games.

Justin Perri
Fantasy 7/11/2024

Welcome back to the latest edition of our Reliever Ranks series! This will bring you up-to-date bullpen depth charts every morning for the day’s games and makes for an excellent tool for those looking to stream saves or wins. This series runs seven days a week, so check in every morning to get your daily bullpen fix!

 

Notes

 

Transactions and Schedule

 

  • The Mets placed Reed Garrett on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. He had pitched three days in the last four prior and was dealing with forearm tightness. There should be imaging results today or tomorrow.
  • The Rays traded Phil Maton to the Mets on Tuesday for cash considerations or a player to be named later. He’s expected to provide depth to the New York pen after the injury to Garrett.
  • Logan Gillespie was called up for the Padres to add some depth to the bullpen, he likely won’t see any high-leverage work but will eat a few innings here and there.

 

Yesterday’s Performances

KCR 6 – STL 4

SV: James McArthur (16)

H: Will Smith (6), Sam Long (2)

The Royals pen did well in game one of the doubleheader, entering with a lead and maintaining it. Will Smith tossed a clean 7th inning (no base runners allowed) and Sam Long contributed with a one-hit Hold in the 8th to set up James McArthur for his 16th save of the season. McArthur threw 15 pitches, 11 for strikes, and allowed a solo home run to Paul Goldschmidt to lock up the two-run win.

 

CWS 3 – MIN 1

SV: Michael Kopech (9)

H: Justin Anderson (3), Jordan Leasure (9), John Brebbia (13)

Chicago’s bullpen also held up strongly in game one, handed a 1-0 lead after Eric Fedde departed in the 6th, and then seeing it extended to 3-0 in the bottom of that same frame, the White Sox relievers only allowed one run in four innings of work. John Anderson and Kopech both threw clean innings, with Kopech actually throwing an immaculate inning to cap this one off. That’s right, he struck out all three batters on three pitches each—no contact outs, no balls thrown, just pure unadulterated relief pitching glory. It was just his 9th save of the season but he’s showing off why he might be one of the most impactful bullpen arms available at the deadline.

 

MIN 3 – CWS 1

W: Steven Okert (3)

L: Michael Soroka (10)

SV: Jhoan Duran (14)

H: Jorge Alcala (10), Griffin Jax (14)

The Twins bounced back in game two of the doubleheader. None of the relievers who pitched for Minnesota let up a hit! Okert, Alcala and Duran all were perfect, with only Griffin Jax allowing a walk as the Twins won a 3-2 game. It was a strong showing and got Okert the win as he entered with the game tied at two. Soroka turned in his 10th loss of the season, allowing Byron Buxton to score after he stretched out a double.

 

NYY 2 – TBR 1

W: Tim Hill (3)

SV: Clay Holmes (20)

H: Luke Weaver (12), Tommy Kahnle (4)

The Yankees got a big win behind a strong showing from their bullpen, who shut out the Rays after a shorter performance from Marcus Stroman. Clay Holmes was called on for four outs, which he nailed down without allowing a base runner, which was in stark contrast to the other three arms for the Yankees, who each allowed two men to reach base, but worked around the jams they created.

 

SEA 2 – SDP 0

SV: Andrés Muñoz (15)

H: Ryne Stanek (14), Austin Voth (9)

The Mariners shut out the Padres last night, including a clean inning from Austin Voth. Andrés Muñoz was called upon to clean up the jam with two outs in the 8th after Ryne Stanek got just two outs on 19 pitches. Munoz was effective and stranded both runners before walking a pair in the 9th. His command is still a bit shaky, which is why the bullpen hierarchy seems to be as well.

 

PHI 4 – LAD 3

SV: Jeff Hoffman (9)

H: Orion Kerkering (7) , Matt Strahm (8), José Alvarado (6)

Both bullpens were pretty phenomenal in this game. The closing trio of the Dodgers, Blake Treinen, Alex Vesia, and Daniel Hudson, though they picked up no counting stats, all threw clean innings. However, the four runs allowed by Gavin Stone were enough for the Phillies to scrape a win. Kerkering struggled, allowing two hits and recording just one out before being replaced by Strahm in the 7th. Strahm was elite and got both outs on just five pitches, including a strikeout of Ohtani with a man on third. José Alvarado took the at-bats against Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages, and did surrender one run, but was effective enough against the heart of the order for Jeff Hoffman to clean up the 9th.

 

The Best Of The Rest…

  • Mason Miller picked up Save number 15 against the Red Sox. All of his out-pitches were at 102 MPH, including a whiff to end the game. He did allow a single to Jaren Duran, who somehow made contact with a 101 MPH heater.
  • Jalen Beeks picked up a messy road save, allowing two of three runs in the 9th. The Rockies squeaked away a one-run win by a hair after Beeks allowed back-to-back singles to start his appearance. Things are still shaky for Colorado but a win is a win.
  • James McArthur gets a second shout-out because he saved two games yesterday. The Royals won the second game of the doubleheader by three, and McArthur recorded three contact outs on 19 pitches. He will enjoy the Royals day off and still might not be available for Friday’s series opener. Also, Kris Bubic sighting, he picked up his first hold of the season.
  • A dramatic game in Arizona, Paul Sewald picked up Save number 12 after Ryan Thompson blew the lead in the 8th for the snakes. Luckily Thompson also got the win after the Diamondbacks answered with two runs in the inning of their own. Sewald needed just 8 pitches to end the game, 7 went for strikes.

 

Bullpen Depth Charts

 

Also, if you’re looking for a detailed list or ranking of RPs, check out Rick Graham’s weekly pieces:

The Hold Up: Ranking the Top 100 Relievers for Holds Every Thursday

Closing Time: Ranking the Top 30 Closers

Top 100 Relievers for Save+Hold Leagues

 

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