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Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 08/01/24 Depth Chart

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

Justin Perri
Fantasy 8/1/2024

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

  • There was a bit of a ripple from the trade deadline. Teams acquiring relievers needed to make some room. Most notably, the Mets released Adrian Houser who made 23 appearances this season for New York. Plus, Houston designated Rafael Montero for assignment.
  • There were 28 teams in action on Wednesday, with only the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers getting the day off.
  • Today’s one of the lighter days we’ve seen since returning from the All-Star break with just five games scheduled.

 

Yesterday’s Performances

Just four saves and ten holds total on a busy day

NYY 6 – PHI 5

HD: Luke Weaver (16), Tommy Kahnle (7), Mark Leiter Jr. (14)

SV: Clay Holmes (22)

  • The Yankees, powered by DJ LeMahieu, were up 6-3 in the sixth when Nestor Cortes was relieved. Luke Weaver entered with one out, immediately gave up a triple which scored on the following ground out to make it 6 – 4, but got the hold after getting one out in the seventh as well.
  • Tommy Kahnle got the final two outs in the seventh before giving way to recently acquired Mark Leiter Jr., Leiter gave up a run on three hits and an HBP, but got out of a jam and kept the Yankees in the lead by securing two big strikeouts, and a hold.
  • Lastly, Clay Holmes made light work of his 22nd save, needing just seven pitches to retire the side in the bottom of the ninth thanks to a Bryce Harper game-ending double play ground ball.
  • For the Phillies, all six Yankees runs were credited to starter Cristopher Sánchez, although two were inherited runners that José Ruiz had a chance to strand with two outs, but instead allowed LeMahieu to drive in with a double on a poorly located sinker.
  • Newly acquired Tanner Banks saw work in the eighth and pitched a clean inning (no baserunners allowed), Yunior Marte walked Juan Soto but struck out Aaron Judge in the seventh, and Carlos Estévez handled the top of the ninth cleanly as well.

 

ARI 5 – WSH 4

HD: Paul Sewald (1)

SV: Ryan Thompson (1)

  • Rare to see the de facto closer record his first hold on the final night of July, but Paul Sewald entered after Kevin Ginkel allowed the second Nationals run to score, making the score 5-2, and struggled. He started with a five-pitch walk to open the frame, which is never a good sign. He got an out before allowing an RBI double to CJ Abrams on a middle-middle 91 mph four-seamer and then walked the next two batters. If you’re keeping track that means the winning run is at first. Sewald was pulled, it would count as a hold.
  • Ryan Thompson entered and did allow the fourth run to score, but it came on a passed ball. He struck out one and induced the game-winning grounder to secure a tight victory and his first save of the season.
  • A.J. Puk got work for his new team, he threw a clean inning prior to the madness, but the score wasn’t close enough yet to register as a hold.

 

HOU 5 – PIT 4

BS, L: Colin Holderman (4, 2)

HD: Bryan Abreu (26), Ryan Pressly (18), Jalen Beeks (6)

SV: Josh Hader (21)

  • The Pirates were leading this one after a four-run second inning, but the Astros clawed their way back in with three runs of their own across the second and third innings. Jalen Beeks inherited a one-run lead in the sixth and allowed a single with two outs before being pulled for Colin Holderman.
  • The Astros countered the Holderman move by pinch-hitting with Mauricio Dubón, who took Holderman yard on the first pitch he saw, giving the Astros the 5-4 lead that they would take to the end of the game.
  • Bryan Abreu handled the seventh in clean fashion before Pressly got into a bit of a jam in the eighth with two hits and an error in the inning, but nonetheless he came away unscathed.
  • Josh Hader worked around a single and secured his 21st save on just 13 pitches.

 

 

COL 2 – LAA 1

L: Hans Crouse (2)

HD: Tyler Kinley (8)

SV: Victor Vodnik (4)

  • A low-scoring affair, the Rockies took their lead on a solo shot from Brenton Doyle in the eighth off Hans Crouse.
  • From there, Tyler Kinley was able to work around a lead-off walk and best pinch-hitter Mickey Moniak to lock down a hold.
  • Victor Vodnik, the new primary closer for the Rockies, got his fourth save of the season in a clean outing. There won’t be many chances for Vodnik but he should do alright with them, especially on the road, away from Coors Field.

 

The best of the rest…

  • Raisel Iglesias pitched a clean inning with two strikeouts as Atlanta topped Milwaukee. It was a four-run game so no counting stats, unfortunately, but a solid showing for Iglesias nonetheless.
  • Kenley Jansen pitched a solid frame in the Red Sox extra innings win, keeping the score knotted at two in the ninth. Manager Alex Cora said Jansen tweaked his back a bit, something to watch out for, though he did finish his inning so he should be alright.
  • Craig Kimbrel didn’t have a bad outing in a non-save situation, so that’s a big plus. He walked one and struck out two, he needs to continue this type of good work to get back on track after a rough stretch.

 

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

 

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire

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2 responses to “Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Rankings – 08/01/24 Depth Chart”

  1. Aaron says:
    August 1, 2024 at 1:49 PM

    The Marlins aren’t the most exciting team but curious on your take of their usage of RP’s during last nights game? Nardi was the touted next man up but he came on in the 6th with Faucher pitching the 9th while they were up 4 runs. Are we still taking a flyer on Nardi or should it be Faucher if in need of Saves for ROS?

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  2. Clark says:
    August 1, 2024 at 3:44 PM

    I doubt Vodnik is at risk of losing the closer role to Beeks considering the latter isn’t on the Rockies anymore.

    Reply

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