Welcome to another edition of the Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Roundup! Today, we're diving into the performances of some of the top relievers from yesterday's games. It's been a wild ride so far this season, and the relief pitchers are certainly not shy about making their mark. So, let's get right into it and see who stood out, who struggled, and what it all means for your fantasy teams.
Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
The White Sox's Chris Murphy had a solid outing, allowing no earned runs in 0.2 innings. His 33% CSW (called strikes plus whiffs) rate is impressive, and he's looking like a reliable option for the Sox's bullpen.
Grant Taylor, on the other hand, earned the win with 2.0 innings of no-run ball. His 42% CSW rate is even better, and he's proving to be a valuable asset for the White Sox. Meanwhile, Brandon Eisert also pitched a clean inning, keeping the Orioles off the board.
Over to the Orioles, Grant Wolfram took the loss after allowing two earned runs in 0.2 innings. Rico Garcia and Yennier Cano also struggled, with Cano giving up two earned runs in just 0.1 innings. Josh Walker, however, pitched a clean inning, keeping the damage to a minimum.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Evan Sisk of the Pirates held the Phillies off the board in 1.0 inning, earning the hold. Gregory Soto also pitched a clean inning, keeping the Pirates in the game. Yohan Ramírez, however, allowed a hit and a walk in 0.1 innings, and Mason Montgomery gave up a hit and a walk in 1.0 inning.
The Phillies' Seth Johnson pitched a clean inning, but his fastball was inconsistent, and his breakers didn't quite cut it. Tim Mayza also pitched a clean inning, but Chase Shugart struggled, giving up three earned runs in 1.0 inning.
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees
Drew Sommers of the Tigers gave up three earned runs in 1.0 inning, but Drew Anderson pitched a clean inning, keeping the damage to a minimum. Anderson's fastball was up over 97 MPH, which is a promising sign for his future performances.
The Yankees' Yerry De los Santos pitched a clean inning, but Tim Hill and Jake Bird also struggled, with Bird giving up two walks in 1.1 innings. Ryan Yarbrough allowed a hit and a walk in 0.2 innings, and Camilo Doval pitched a clean inning, keeping the Yankees in the game.
New York Mets vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Austin Warren of the Mets allowed a hit and two walks in 1.1 innings, but Joey Gerber pitched a clean inning, keeping the Mets in the game. Gerber's cutter/four-seam mix is impressive, and he's looking like a solid option for the Mets' bullpen.
The Blue Jays' Mason Fluharty earned the hold in 0.1 inning, and Tyler Rogers also pitched a clean inning, keeping the Jays in the game. Louis Varland, however, allowed a hit and a walk in 1.0 inning, and his fastball velocity was down about 1 MPH.
Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox
Zak Kent of the Nationals pitched a clean inning, but Danny Coulombe of the Red Sox struggled, giving up a hit and a walk in 1.0 inning. Tyron Guerrero, however, pitched an electric inning, averaging 101.1 MPH on his sinker and getting a whiff/strikeout with his slider.
Garrett Whitlock earned the save for the Red Sox, pitching a clean inning and keeping the Nationals off the board.
Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians
Chris Paddack of the Rangers pitched a strong 4.0 inning, allowing only two earned runs. Robby Ahlstrom also pitched a clean inning, keeping the Rangers in the game. Jakob Junis earned the hold in 1.0 inning, and Jacob Latz earned the save, pitching two clean innings.
The Guardians' Colin Holderman pitched a clean inning, but Erik Sabrowski struggled, giving up three hits and a walk in 0.2 innings. Matt Festa also allowed a hit and a walk in 0.1 inning.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Chase Petty of the Reds took the loss after allowing three earned runs in 1.2 innings. Sam Moll also struggled, giving up an earned run in 1.0 inning. Tejay Antone allowed an earned run in 0.1 inning.
The Brewers' Chad Patrick pitched a clean inning, but Aaron Ashby allowed a hit in 1.0 inning. Trevor Megill earned the save, pitching a clean inning and keeping the Brewers in the game.
San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs
Kyle Hart of the Padres pitched a clean inning, but Bradgley Rodriguez allowed a hit and two walks in 0.2 innings. Adrian Morejon also struggled, giving up a hit and two walks in 1.1 innings. Jason Adam took the loss after allowing an earned run in 1.0 inning.
The Cubs' Gavin Hollowell pitched a clean inning, but Caleb Thielbar allowed a hit and a walk in 0.1 inning. Trent Thornton earned the win, pitching a clean inning and keeping the Cubs in the game.
Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros
Travis Adams of the Twins allowed two earned runs in 1.2 innings, but Yoendrys Gómez earned the save, pitching a clean inning and keeping the Twins in the game.
The Astros' Nate Pearson allowed a hit and a walk in 1.1 innings, but Miguel Ullola made his debut, pitching two clean innings and looking like a solid option for the Astros' bullpen.
Miami Marlins vs. Colorado Rockies
Michael Petersen of the Marlins earned the hold in 1.1 innings, but Calvin Faucher and Pete Fairbanks also struggled, with Fairbanks allowing two earned runs in 1.0 inning. Fairbanks' cutter/four-seam mix is impressive, but he needs to find another pitch to work off.
The Rockies' Victor Vodnik took the loss after allowing an earned run in 1.1 innings. Antonio Senzatela also struggled, giving up four earned runs in 0.2 innings. Zach Agnos pitched a clean inning, but the Rockies' bullpen is in dire need of improvement.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Athletics
Kyle Hurt of the Dodgers pitched a clean inning, but Jonathan Hernández struggled, giving up two earned runs in 1.1 innings. Jack Dreyer also allowed a hit and a walk in 0.2 innings.
The Athletics' Matt Krook allowed three earned runs in 0.1 inning, but Justin Sterner pitched a clean inning, keeping the A's in the game. Kade Morris earned the win, pitching three clean innings and keeping the A's off the board.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners
Mitch Farris of the Angels gave up three earned runs in 3.0 innings, but José A. Ferrer of the Mariners pitched a clean inning, keeping the M's in the game. Ferrer's sinker is impressive, and he's looking like a solid option for the M's bullpen.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Sam Hentges of the Giants allowed an earned run in 0.1 inning, but JT Brubaker pitched a clean inning, keeping the G's in the game. Kevin Ginkel allowed an earned run in 0.2 innings, but Brandyn Garcia earned the hold in 0.1 inning.
Paul Sewald earned the save for the D-backs, pitching a clean inning and keeping the G's off the board. Sewald's stuff is still as good as it has been, and this feels more fluky than anything.
In conclusion, the relief pitchers are certainly making their mark this season, and it's important to keep an eye on their performances. As always, be sure to check out RP Streamers and RP Ranks for more detailed analysis and rankings of the top relievers in the game. Happy streaming!
