Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Can Bednar’s Comeback Signal a Turning Point as D-Backs Closer Faces Another Blow?
Tier 4: Here for the Saves
Kenley Jansen – Los Angeles Angels
Shelby Miller – Arizona Diamondbacks
Raisel Iglesias/Pierce Johnson – Atlanta Braves
Jordan Romano – Philadelphia Phillies
Robert Garcia – Texas Rangers
Jansen pitched four times in five days this week, adding two saves to his total, bringing him to 14 with a 4.37 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 19/9 K/BB ratio across 22 2/3 innings. With Jansen unavailable Wednesday, Reid Detmers stepped in for the save against the Athletics.
For a second time, the Diamondbacks lost closer Justin Martinez to the injured list. The 23-year-old right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list with a UCL sprain in his right elbow and could be facing a lengthy absence. This puts Miller back in line for regular save chances in Arizona. He struck out two in a scoreless inning for the save against the Mariners on Wednesday.
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