Fantasy Baseball Reliever Roundup

Miami Marlins
Michael Petersen	0.2 IP	1 ER	1 H	2 BB	0 K	1 Whiffs	13% CSW
Andrew Nardi – L (3)	1.1 IP	1 ER	1 H	0 BB	2 K	2 Whiffs	36% CSW
John King	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	36% CSW
Pete Fairbanks	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	50% CSW

Andrew Nardi threw one changeup here, it was on a 1-0 count to Okamoto, and Nardi just left it up in the zone. I don’t mind him mixing that changeup into righties every now and then as he did here, but he has no command over the pitch.

Toronto Blue Jays
Mason Fluharty	0.2 IP	1 H	0 K	0 Whiffs	15% CSW
Jeff Hoffman – W (3)	1.1 IP	2 H	2 K	6 Whiffs	48% CSW
Louis Varland – HLD (4)	1.0 IP	2 H	1 K	2 Whiffs	31% CSW
Tyler Rogers – SV (2)	1.0 IP	0 H	0 K	2 Whiffs	43% CSW

We saw Louis Varland get the eighth inning here (becoming a Wednesday theme for him) against the top of the Marlins lineup, and he looked great despite the bloop single to lead things off. Jeff Hoffman looked great, too, but it was Tyler Rogers who was available for the ninth here and who finished things off. This may have been more about putting Rogers in a position to succeed (he’s struggled lately, got a pair of righties to open the ninth), more than anything else.

Washington Nationals
Miles Mikolas – L (4)	3.2 IP	0 ER	5 H	0 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	22% CSW
Richard Lovelady	0.1 IP	1 ER	3 H	1 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	17% CSW
Orlando Ribalta	1.0 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	0 K	3 Whiffs	26% CSW
Clayton Beeter	1.0 IP	0 ER	1 H	1 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	18% CSW
Gus Varland	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	20% CSW

This bullpen is beyond annoying. Shame on me for thinking Richard Lovelady may actually have a chance at seeing consistent save chances. Clayton Beeters velo is down 2.5 MPH still, so I don’t know if he’s actually healthy here.

Cleveland Guardians
Tim Herrin – HLD (6)	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	2 K	3 Whiffs	43% CSW
Cade Smith – SV (19)	1.0 IP	1 ER	2 H	0 BB	2 K	2 Whiffs	26% CSW

Great job by Tim Herrin here, who will now be asked to assume that Erik Sabrowski role. He’s not nearly as dominant, but that slider is really tough on left-handed hitters.

St. Louis Cardinals
JoJo Romero – BS (2)	1.0 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	1 K	0 Whiffs	27% CSW

Blown saves are a dumb stat because JoJo Romero does not deserve one for this outing. He came in with no outs and runners on first and third with a 1-run lead and got two quick outs without allowing that runner on third to score. He then gave up a single, and an error by Winn led to a second run scoring.

Milwaukee Brewers
Shane Drohan	2.0 IP	1 H	0 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	26% CSW
Aaron Ashby – W (9)	2.0 IP	1 H	1 BB	2 K	3 Whiffs	30% CSW
Trevor Megill – SV (6)	1.0 IP	1 H	0 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	38% CSW

Trevor Megill got the call in the ninth (Abner Uribe in this spot could have been fun though) and looked fine here. The “single” was a groundball up the middle, in which the 2B and SS ran into each other trying to field it, but the Torres flyout was probably a pitch Megill got away with, as that fastball was grooved (probably up in the zone just enough) and Torres just missed it. Megill finished things off with a 100.1 MPH fastball, so it’s great seeing that velocity coming back to him.

Seattle Mariners
Eduard Bazardo	1.0 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	24% CSW
Cooper Criswell	2.0 IP	1 ER	2 H	1 BB	1 K	3 Whiffs	31% CSW

Meh, I had higher hopes for Eduard Bazardo this year, but he’s looked fairly mediocre.

Athletics
Joel Kuhnel	1.0 IP	1 ER	2 H	1 BB	0 K	2 Whiffs	14% CSW
Luis Medina	2.0 IP	3 ER	3 H	1 BB	2 K	6 Whiffs	28% CSW
José Suarez	1.0 IP	0 ER	2 H	0 BB	0 K	1 Whiffs	17% CSW

Joel Kuhnel’s new five-pitch mix is not good enough to mask the terrible fastball.

Arizona Diamondbacks
Ryan Thompson – HLD (5)	0.2 IP	0 H	1 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	27% CSW
Brandyn Garcia – HLD (4)	0.1 IP	0 H	0 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	29% CSW
Kevin Ginkel – HLD (4)	1.0 IP	2 H	0 BB	0 K	2 Whiffs	33% CSW
Paul Sewald – SV (14)	1.0 IP	0 H	0 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	17% CSW

The Diamondbacks didn’t use Juan Morillo here as he’s still dealing with something (also, no Taylor Clarke), so we got Kevin Ginkel in the eighth inning, and that almost backfired (I realize the “double” that started things hit Waldschmidt in the face), but the Giants got the tying run thrown out at home, with Ginkel eventually picking Arraez off at 2B to end the inning.

San Francisco Giants
Matt Gage	0.2 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	43% CSW
Caleb Kilian	2.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	26% CSW

Caleb Kilian did not have his best command here (6/19 pitches in the zone), but made things work for two solid innings. He’s by no means perfect, but he’s the best closer option this bullpen has at the moment.

Philadelphia Phillies
Jonathan Bowlan – HLD (1)	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	17% CSW
José Alvarado – SV (1)	1.0 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	2 K	3 Whiffs	20% CSW

José Alvarado made his first appearance in a week, and it looks like the time off served him well as the stuff was up here, with his sinker sitting around 99 MPH and the cutter around 93 MPH. Hopefully, he can build off this.

San Diego Padres
Adrian Morejon	0.2 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 K	0 Whiffs	15% CSW
Jeremiah Estrada	1.0 IP	0 ER	1 H	1 K	2 Whiffs	27% CSW
Jason Adam	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 K	0 Whiffs	25% CSW
Ron Marinaccio	1.0 IP	1 ER	1 H	0 K	1 Whiffs	14% CSW

Only one strikeout and 3 whiffs from this group is surprising, and we can just chalk it up to a bad day.

Tampa Bay Rays
Hunter Bigge	1.0 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	30% CSW
Jonathan Heasley	4.0 IP	5 ER	8 H	0 BB	2 K	3 Whiffs	19% CSW

Hunter Bigge has great stuff, that’s why he’s still kicking around this Rays bullpen, but the command has been a major issue for him. It was better here, but we still have a ways to go.

Baltimore Orioles
Keegan Akin	1.1 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	9% CSW
Yennier Cano	0.0 IP	1 ER	3 H	1 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	8% CSW
Andrew Kittredge	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	3 K	4 Whiffs	25% CSW
Anthony Nunez	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	0 K	1 Whiffs	30% CSW

Yennier Cano left with a hamstring injury here, which would be a big loss for this team that has gotten inconsistent reliever outings lately. Andrew Kittredge’s line is deceiving here as he didn’t look as dominant as that line suggests.

Los Angeles Angels
Brent Suter	3.0 IP	0 ER	3 H	0 BB	2 K	2 Whiffs	30% CSW

Detroit Tigers
Drew Anderson – W (2)	3.0 IP	0 BB	3 K	3 Whiffs	34% CSW
Kyle Finnegan	1.0 IP	0 BB	0 K	2 Whiffs	12% CSW
Kenley Jansen	0.2 IP	1 BB	0 K	1 Whiffs	11% CSW
Brenan Hanifee	0.1 IP	1 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	17% CSW

The big news here is that Kenley Jansen left with a groin injury, and while we don’t have word on the MRI results yet, it doesn’t sound like he can pitch through it. If Jansen does wind up on the IL, are the Tigers really stuck choosing between Will Vest or Kyle Finnegan as the interim closer? That wouldn’t have been an issue back in March, but both guys have been struggling this season. Vest is the best option of the two right now, but if Jansen’s injury were to keep him out for an extended period of time (say it’s a grade 2 or 3 strain), I’d be interested in seeing Drew Anderson get some consideration.

Chicago Cubs
Jacob Webb – W (1)	1.0 IP	0 H	0 BB	3 K	5 Whiffs	47% CSW
Phil Maton	1.0 IP	1 H	1 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	36% CSW
Caleb Thielbar	1.0 IP	1 H	0 BB	1 K	0 Whiffs	18% CSW
Ethan Roberts	1.0 IP	0 H	1 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	13% CSW

Jacob Webb is legit, y’all. I bet the Rangers sure wish they had kept him around for $2 mil. He’s throwing his sweeper less and a traditional curveball more, and it’s working for him.

Pittsburgh Pirates
Evan Sisk	0.2 IP	0 ER	1 H	1 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	18% CSW
Yohan Ramírez – L (2)	0.1 IP	4 ER	3 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	13% CSW
Justin Lawrence	1.2 IP	1 ER	2 H	2 BB	3 K	3 Whiffs	24% CSW
Dennis Santana	1.1 IP	0 ER	0 H	2 BB	1 K	3 Whiffs	32% CSW

Yohan Ramírez is leading the league in HBP’s with seven, which may not hurt his WHIP, but it certainly isn’t helping keep that ERA down. The control and command are still an issue for Yohan, as when he is in the zone, he’ll leave fastballs middle middle or hang sweepers over the plate to lefties. Maybe one day he can harness his incredible stuff.

Atlanta Braves
Dylan Dodd	0.2 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	0 K	1 Whiffs	10% CSW
Carlos Carrasco	4.0 IP	2 ER	5 H	0 BB	2 K	6 Whiffs	28% CSW

Dylan Dodd didn’t have his best stuff here, but he’s still someone who should be on your radar in deeper leagues.

Boston Red Sox
Ryan Watson	2.0 IP	0 ER	1 H	1 BB	1 K	5 Whiffs	29% CSW

Ryan Watson has been pitching better lately, but he’s still not someone I’d trust in any sort of leverage situation.

Cincinnati Reds
Zach Maxwell	0.2 IP	1 ER	2 H	1 BB	0 K	1 Whiffs	24% CSW
Caleb Ferguson	1.1 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	25% CSW

Caleb Ferguson made his season debut here, and the stuff was down about 2 MPH from last year. We’ll see how he progresses.

New York Mets
Jonah Tong – W (1)	3.2 IP	0 ER	3 H	4 BB	1 K	7 Whiffs	22% CSW
Tobias Myers – HLD (3)	0.2 IP	1 ER	2 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	0% CSW
Brooks Raley – HLD (9)	1.1 IP	0 ER	1 H	1 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	29% CSW
Luke Weaver – HLD (7)	1.1 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	1 K	0 Whiffs	33% CSW
Devin Williams – SV (8)	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	3 BB	3 K	7 Whiffs	35% CSW

Devin Williams once again had no fastball command, and while it didn’t hurt him here, he needs to figure it out soon.

Minnesota Twins
Eric Orze	1.2 IP	3 ER	5 H	0 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	24% CSW
Travis Adams	1.0 IP	5 ER	4 H	2 BB	2 K	6 Whiffs	30% CSW
Orlando Arcia	1.0 IP	1 ER	1 H	2 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	21% CSW

Nope

Chicago White Sox
Brandon Eisert	2.0 IP	1 ER	2 H	0 BB	1 K	3 Whiffs	17% CSW
Trevor Richards	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	0% CSW

New York Yankees
Fernando Cruz	1.1 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	0 K	4 Whiffs	41% CSW
Camilo Doval	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	0 K	1 Whiffs	36% CSW

No sliders from Camilo Doval again, but we may have seen the first changeup of his career? And he was throwing 100+ MPH here. It’s hard to quit on this sort of upside despite the inconsistencies.

Kansas City Royals
John Schreiber	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	14% CSW
Nick Mears	0.2 IP	3 ER	2 H	2 BB	1 K	2 Whiffs	14% CSW
Alex Lange	0.1 IP	0 ER	1 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	33% CSW
Mason Black	2.0 IP	2 ER	1 H	1 BB	2 K	5 Whiffs	32% CSW

Blah

Houston Astros
Bryan King – HLD (5)	0.1 IP	1 ER	1 H	1 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	33% CSW
Enyel De Los Santos – SV (4)	1.2 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	3 K	6 Whiffs	39% CSW

I’m not sure if the original plan was for Bryan King to potentially get the final two innings, but either way, that didn’t happen as he was only able to get one out before Enyel De Los Santos came in to bail him out. With Josh Hader back this weekend, there’s no reason to worry about who may get teh next save here, but I’m curious to see how they plan on getting the ball to Hader in the ninth. De Los Santos feels like the 8th inning guy, with Okert and Pearson as other setup options potentially.

Texas Rangers
Chris Martin	1.0 IP	0 ER	2 H	0 BB	0 K	0 Whiffs	12% CSW
Tyler Alexander – L (1)	0.1 IP	1 ER	1 H	1 BB	0 K	1 Whiffs	22% CSW
Gavin Collyer	1.2 IP	0 ER	1 H	2 BB	2 K	3 Whiffs	38% CSW

Gavin Collyer throws his cutter more than I’d wish, still, I just want to see the fastball/sweeper combo with an occasional cutter, maybe.

Colorado Rockies
Brennan Bernardino	1.1 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	0 K	2 Whiffs	25% CSW
Antonio Senzatela	1.0 IP	1 ER	2 H	1 BB	0 K	2 Whiffs	19% CSW
Blas Castano	1.0 IP	0 ER	0 H	0 BB	1 K	1 Whiffs	30% CSW

Even Antonio Senzatela is getting roughed up this week. Just avoid this bullpen.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Will Klein – HLD (6)	1.0 IP	0 H	0 K	1 Whiffs	38% CSW
Tanner Scott – HLD (5)	1.0 IP	1 H	2 K	1 Whiffs	35% CSW
Kyle Hurt – SV (1)	1.0 IP	0 H	1 K	4 Whiffs	27% CSW

We knew Tanner Scott wouldn’t close out every game and would get the 8th inning if the top of the order is due up (as he did here). Kyle Hurt filled in as the closer and looked great with the velocity up in this one, potentially thanks to that save chance energy.

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