Bullpen Report: Hand To Hold

What I particularly like about relievers is versatility.  The situation in San Diego is the one in particular I want to discuss.  We were all lured into the Carter Capps preseason love, and I was on the wagon driving the horses as well, but his injury and the results that we expected aren't coming as fast as we hoped.  He isn't bowling over anyone in the minors, sporting a 6-plus ERA, and the obnoxious K-rate hasn't materialized.  Now onto the major league roster which isn't lighting any fires.  They are second from the bottom in bullpen ERA, have only 12 holds on the year, and now their closer has hit the skids.  He being Brandon Maurer.  Enter who I think should, could be the next man up while we wait (forever) for Capps.  Brad Hand offers that former starter turned good.  I may just call him the Vigilante of holds and possibly saves very soon.  He has the K-rate, the BAA and the moxy to do the job... it is just a matter of if SD is ready to pull the trigger on something because Maurer looks cooked.  Regardless of his situation moving forward or your league perimeters, Hand is worthy for a spot because of speculation and the K's that he will produce.  This is the bullpen report for this week, so let's see what's happening in the setup game and the hold chase...

Читайте на сайте