The Arizona Diamondbacks
Paul Sewald (24 SV, 43:9 K:BB) he wasn’t good, but he was good enough to pick money. He hit another one. Juan Morillo (1 SV, 12 HLD, 49:16 K:BB) led the team with 2 HLD this week. Brandyn Garcia (1 SV, 12 HLD, 32:6 K:BB) was my dark horse to take a step forward after the fire dye of a potential bull in the desert, but it got rolled this week, maybe not.
Athletics
Hogan Harris (8 SV, 10 HLD, 61:28 K:BB) was held by 2 SV and had a 4:1 K:BB. His mobility was terrible, but he owns RP if you need to save on A. Jose Suarez lead by 2 HLD. I had to look at him before I remembered that he was the beginning of an Angel. Meh, come on over.
The Atlanta Braves
Raisel Iglesias ( 21 SV, 43:8 K:BB ) added two more saves. And a good 5:1 K:BB. He saved this week too. Dylan Lee (20 HLD, 60:8 K:BB) had 1 HLD but had a really bad July. I keep believing. Dylan Dodd (1 SV, 7 HLD, 34:9 K:BB) and Danny Young (4 HLD, 6:8 K:BB) each had 2 HLD. A cripple.
Baltimore Orioles
Grant Wolfram (1 SV, 12 HLD, 33:8 K:BB) earned the only catch. Rico Garcia (4 SV, 12 HLD, 47:14 K:BB) blew a few saves, backfired. Yennier Cano ( 1 SV, 8 HLD, 29:8 K:BB ) and blew one. good ol’ Andrew Kittredge (3 SV, 5 HLD, 27:9 K:BB) suffered a few losses. Tyler Wells (3 SV, 11 HLD, 53:12 K:BB) looked good in non-SV situations. He doesn’t want anyone to sign up if you choose Oriole.
The Boston Red Sox
Aroldis Chapman (24 SV, 42:17 K:BB) had 3 SV. Guy is timeless. Justin Slate (15 HLD, 34:6 K:BB) had 2 HLD, while Garrett Whitlock ( 2 SV, 19 HLD, 40:6 K:BB ) he had one and he also blew it. Tyron Guerrero (11 HLD, 28:3 K:BB) was able to catch again while striking out 4. Boston continues to win like this and will have no choice but to be buyers at the last minute.
Chicago Cubs
Two cubs reserved for two randos: Javier Assad again Gavin Hollowell (1 SV, 1 HLD, 13:8 K:BB). There is no catch anywhere. Best ding dang believes this pen will have a new name or two in a week.
Chicago White Sox
Bryan Hudson (4 SV, 6 HLD, 43:17 K:BB) had the White Sox’s lone save. Grant Taylor (5 SV, 7 HLD, 74:18 K:BB) and Jordan Hicks (1 SV, 5 HLD, 33:20 K:BB) each had 2 HLD. Seranthony Dominguez ( 12 SV, 4 HLD, 44:22 K:BB ) he had. Taylor’s owners want him around, but it probably won’t happen that way. He got two innings the other day and K’d 5. That’s more important than saving him for the 9th.
The Cincinnati Reds
Emilio Pagan (10 SV, 21:8 K:BB) fired three straight outings, earning a save in each. I wrote him and now I feel dumb. It’s a small sample, though. Anton Tejay (1 SV, 5 HLD, 28:8 K:BB) had 2 HLD. I can get behind him in a deep format. I still have a soft spot in my heart for him from years ago.
Cleveland Rangers
Kade Smith (29 SV, 67:11 K:BB) had 1 SV and blew one without a 0.00 ERA this week. Hunter Gaddis (1 SV, 20 HLD, 32:12 K:BB) had 2 HLD. Erik Sabrowski (20 HLD, 50:21 K:BB) lost…his performance is over.
The Colorado Rockies
Jordan Romano (8 SV, 1 HLD, 21:10 K:BB) I got the title right this week, but in a painful way because I just refused to accept that his true redemption arc, which we thought was probably happening with the Angels, was going to happen with the Colorado Rockies. Romano collected two more saves this week, striking out three and going no more than two scoreless. I just can’t accept that this will last much longer.
The Detroit Tigers
Three different Tigers earned saves this week: Kenley Jansen (12 SV, 1 HLD, 31:17 K:BB ) Kyle Finnegan (2 SV, 12 HLD, 36:25 K:BB), and Tyler Holton. Finnegan’s ERA was doo doo but his 4:0 K:BB was good.
The Houston Astros
Just another routine Josh Hader (12 SV, 33:8 K:BB) week with 2 SV, 5 K, and 0 BB. Bennett Sousa (3 HLD, 6:5 K:BB) was activated recently and led the team in rushing with 3 HLD this week. Steven Okert (14 HLD, 52:12 K:BB) had two. Bryan King (6 SV, 12 HLD, 36:16 K:BB) was also remembered. Bryan Abreu (6 SV, 6 HLD, 46:28 K:BB) had 1 SV and an HLD. Okert is a guy I’m sticking with now that Hader has passed.
Kansas City Royals
Four saves from the Royals this week, evenly spaced Alex Lange (10 SV, 1 HLD, 43:23 K:BB) and Steven Cruz (2 SV, 2 HLD, 45:17 K:BB). Lange 6:1 K:BB was encouraging, I think? I just can’t trust him, it’s that simple. Daniel Lynch IV (1 SV, 12 HLD, 34:12 K:BB) had 2 HLD in three scoreless. There is a strong chance that it has worked. Only RP is more expensive in KC.
Los Angeles Angels
Mitch Farris (1 SV, 1 HLD, 43:18 K:BB) only needed a save. He bodes well for his rookie card, I think. This pen is just ugly and not suitable for anyone.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tanner Scott (16 SV, 7 HLD, 55:6 K:BB) 2 SV, Brock Stewart (1 SV, 4 HLD, 14:5 K:BB) 1 SV. Jack Dreyer (6 HLD, 47:12 K:BB) and Evan Phillips (2 HLD, 9:1 K:BB) 2 HLD. Too many mouths to feed here. Scott or bust.
Miami Marlins
Not much to report here. I still like it Michael Petersen (1 SV, 17 HLD, 51:18 K:BB) best in all formats.
The Milwaukee Brewers
Trevor McGill (17 SV, 7 HLD, 49:11 K:BB) 2 SV. Abner Uribe (6 SV, 15 HLD, 41:15 K:BB) 1 HLD, Aaron Ashby (9 HLD, 82:30 K:BB) 2 HLD. It’s clear that Uribe is still the top guy despite Ashby beating him this week.
Minnesota Twins
My brother Yoendrys Gomez again Andrew Morris did their thang (1 SV, 1 HLD respectively in the same game). Kind of a fun week, but that’s still the funnest stack I have in one group.
The New York Mets
Luke Weaver (1 SV, 14 HLD, 43:11 K:BB) has 1 HLD and continues to be the best arm back there. Of course he trades.
New York Yankees
David Bednar ( 20 SV, 49:14 K:BB ) 2 SV. It’s hard to get too excited about someone for the sake of holding on. There are very few and far between, as I have said before Fernando Cruz (2 SV, 16 HLD, 55:26 K:BB) earlier this season. I bet we see an addition to this group soon. Maybe a big name…
Philadelphia Phillies
A quiet week for the most part. Duran ( 24 SV, 53:6 K:BB ) and Kerkering (1 SV, 10 HLD, 44:23 K:BB) top dogs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates
Mason Montgomery (2 SV, 9 HLD, 65:19 K:BB) picked up money and struck out 7 this week. Definitely a name to keep an eye on. Maybe it’s worth adding some considerations if it does. They may have added the name so Montgomery would see a few more saves going forward, but I think I like him more Sotho (13 SV, 7 HLD, 47:18 K:BB) for SVHD at this point.
San Diego Padres
Mason Miller (27 SV, 80:15 K:BB) 2 SV and 5 K. No run. Will he go is the big question. Yuki Matsui (6 HLD, 43:24 K:BB) got 2 HLD. Remember that crazy hype?
The San Francisco Giants
Wooooooof this pen is another mess I don’t mind being licked.
Seattle Mariners
Andres Munoz (18 SV, 58:15 K:BB) made the most of his one out, picking up a run and striking out all three batters he faced. Eduard Bazardo (20 HLD, 47:14 K:BB) managed to catch but also saved and lost, cooked your measurements.
Louis Cardinals
Riley O’Brien (26 SV, 1 HLD, 44:17 K:BB) also cooked up your stats while managing one save. Dream savings and losses in other exits. I wouldn’t put it past St. Louis to capitalize on his most successful breakout season. The wild card area is slipping away as I write. I could sit and watch George Soriano (2 SV, 16 HLD, 43:16 K:BB) for fantasy purposes if O’Brien is indeed dealt.
Tampa Bay Rays
Bryan Baker (28 SV, 2 HLD, 43:13 K:BB) had 3 SV in 4 scoreless. He leads the league in SVHD, in fact. What a blessing he made to give in! Garrett Cleavinger (2 SV, 18 HLD, 42:14 K:BB) had 2 HLD and 4 K in three scoreless. He has also returned to a position that is similar to his own in the catch formats.
Texas Rangers
Jacob Latz (20 SV, 2 HLD, 49:11 K:BB) and Marco Gonzales had two Rangers this week. Of course, the latter was just random fodder. Latz has also been a blessing in disguise so far. Tyler Alexander (4 SV, 10 HLD, 39:12 K:BB) had 2 HLD but very bad ratings. I still only like Latz here.
Toronto Blue Jays
Louis Varland (21 SV, 5 HLD, 70:13 K:BB) 1 SV, 2 K, 0 BB. Too bad the Blue Jays haven’t given him many ops lately — only 5 SVs in the last 30 days. Tyler Rogers (2 SV, 21 HLD, 26:13 K:BB) has 1 HLD and 3 K over two scoreless.
Washington Nationals
Clayton Beeter (10 SV, 5 HLD, 33:20 K:BB) nearly earned title status with 2 SV this week. They come on back-to-back days, too. It’s not the first time I’ve said this this year: make him happy. If you’re in a situation where you’re adding it, you’re probably not too bad if things don’t work out.
