The Hold Up 8/17: Ranking the Top 70 Relievers for Holds Every Week

With Aroldis Chapman becoming a legitimate concern for the Yankees, all 5 Yankee relievers on the list get a boost this week. Chapman may get a few days off here...

With Aroldis Chapman becoming a legitimate concern for the Yankees, all 5 Yankee relievers on the list get a boost this week. Chapman may get a few days off here as he battles a hamstring injury, and it sounds like David Robertson will be used in the 9th shall a save situation come up. It's interesting they chose him over Dellin Betances, but with both pitching very well as of late, it's hardly surprising. Joe Girardi says the team hasn't considered moving Chapman out of the role once he gets healthy, but he may want to at least entertain the idea. Robertson has proven to be a legitimate closer in this league, and have the ability to bring in either Betances or Chapman at any point prior to the 9th inning is pretty salivating. Tommy Kahnle has certainly pitched well enough to stick as a 7th or 8th inning option, while Chad Green is currently the best long man in the game and even Adam Warren continues to keep his ERA under 2 with a sub 1 WHIP in 50 innings.. There are plenty of options here for Girardi to play with if the team is bold enough to remove Chapman from the 9th. It might be about time for him to do just that,

TIER 1: Good Vibrations

1. Dellin Betances (New York Yankees)

2. Ryan Madson (Washington Nationals)

Unlock the full article
with PL Pro

Rick Graham

Rick resides in the Boston area and has experience as a player and coach at the collegiate level. He has been covering relievers for Pitcher List since 2017.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *