Week 7 Recap (RP Adds under 50%)

12 Team Standard scoring settings/ roster %s

 

Michael King – NYY (41%)

 

2023: 0 W, 3 SV, 1 HLD, 2.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 25.2 IP/27 K/7 BB

 

2022: 6 W, 1 SV, 16 HLD, 2.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 51 IP/66 K/16 BB

 

Clay Holmes struggles have lead to a committe with King and Wandy Peralta. Peralta had earned the last three saves before Holmes earning one today. King has been used in a multi inning role at times which could prevent save opportunities. Velocity down still recovering from a broken arm but still effective. Holmes has been better of late but still potentially a committee given his HLR usage. If King is not seeing saves consistently should still be solid ratio play in non hold leagues.

 

 

Pierce Johnson – COL (39%)

 

2023: 0 W, 8 SV, 0 HLD, 5.00 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, 18 IP/25 K/12 BB

 

2021: 3 W, 0 SV, 12 HLD, 3.22 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 58.2 IP/77 K/27 BB (w/ SD)

 

Despite Daniel Bard returning from a lengthy IL stint due to anxiety, Johnson has continued to serve as the Rockies fulltime closer. Similar to Tanner Scott on the Marlins last season, has immense K9 potential but with control issues. Seems to have a hold on closing role but is a serious risk to destroy ratios at any time, especially when in Colorado. 

 

Home: 8.68 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, 9.1 IP/10 K/8 BB (3 HR)

 

Away: 1.04 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 8.2 IP/15 K/4 BB (0 HR)

 

 

Dylan Floro – MIA (39%)

 

2023: 2 W, 5 SV, 5 HLD, 2.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 21.2 IP/20 K/5 BB

 

2022: 1 W, 10 SV, 6 HLD/ 2021: 6 W, 15 SV, 11 HLD

 

Floro has earned 4 saves since A.J. Puk was place on the 15 IL on 5/14 (dead arm/ nerve – irritation). Puk has no timetable for a return, playing catch at 90 feet on 5/19. Despite a low K rate Floro has put up solid ratios (2022: 3.02 ERA, 1.17 WHIP/ 2021: 2.81 ERA, 1.22 WHIP).

 

 

Mark Leiter Jr. – CHC – SP/RP (31%)

 

2023: 1 W, 1 SV, 7 HLD, 2.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 18 IP/28 K/6 BB

 

2022: 2 W, 3 SV, 4 HLD, 3.99 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 67.2 IP/73 K/25 BB

 

Best production in pen so far but still an uncertain situation, possible committee with Adbert Alzolay and Brandon Hughes mixing in as the lefty specialist.

 

 

Miguel Castro – ARI (25%)

 

2023: 2 W, 4 SV, 7 HLD, 2.61 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 20.2 IP/19 K/7 BB

 

2021: 3 W, 9 HLD, 3.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 70.1 IP/77 K/43 BB

 

(earned SV 5/12, W 5/14, 5/17 – Chafin resting b2b, 5/20) Chafin earned a save 5/16 before then 5/5. Chafin being a lefty should allow Castro to see save opportunities based on matchups and when Chafin is rested. Castro struggled last season with the Yankees but was solid in 2021 with the Mets.

 

 

Wandy Peralta – NYY – 26%

 

2023: 2 W, 3 SV, 4 HLD, 2.04 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 17.2 IP/19 K/10 BB

 

2022: 3 W, 4 SV, 9 HLD, 2.72 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 56.1 IP/47 K/17 BB

 

Peralta has earned the last 3 saves with King recording the previous – . Ian Hamilton who was in the mix for saves is expected to have a lengthy IL absence. Ron Marinaccio has struggled recently (9.45 ERA, 1.80 WHIP last 6 IP) but recorded last save with Holmes resting. Holmes/ King used as firemen, Holmes recorded a save Sunday after failing to record a save since 4/12 (4.11 ERA, 1.50 WHIP). King is not used on b2bs and is limited in overall usage due to injury history

 

 

Seranthony Dominguez – PHI (24%)

 

2023: 1 W, 0 SV, 6 HLD, 3.93 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 18.1 IP/19 K/7 BB

 

2022: 6 W, 9 SV, 15 HLD, 3.00 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 51 IP/61 K/22 BB

 

Struggled to start season distorting overall season numbers but has been much better the past few weeks. Jose Alvarado is still without a timetable to return making Soto the main LHP option in the pen. Craig Kimbrel seems to be the favorite for saves with all three potentially mixing in.

 

Deeper League RP Adds under 20%

 

Caleb Ferguson – LAD (16%)

 

2023: 3 W, 1 SV, 7 HLD, 1.04 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 17.1 IP/21 K/5 BB

 

2022: 1 W, 8 HLD, 1.82 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 34.2 IP/37 K/17 BB

 

Evan Phillips is the main closing option but is also used in a fireman role allowing Brusdar Graterol (21%) the occasional save 2 SV (4/29, 4/23). Ferguson a lefty now seems to also be in the mix based on certain matchups. Ferguson has not pitched over 50 IP in 4 seasons with the Dodgers but has been solid in 2020 and 2022. Daniel Hudson will eventually return but that will likely have more of an impact on other fellow righties in Phillips/ Graterol (1st in NL west 27-16).

 

Nick Anderson – ATL (10%)

 

2023: 2 W, 1 SV, 8 HLD, 3.10 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 20.1 IP/24 K/3 BB

 

Raisel Iglesias has struggled since returning from the IL and A.J. Minter struggles as the fill-in closer have carried over into his setup role leading to a demotion. Anderson was dominant with TB before experiencing several major injuries has regained that same form. If Iglesias were to struggle (reports of diminished velocity after several poor outings) or rest, Anderson likely next in line for save opportunities. Makes for a strong ratio play in non hold leagues. 

 

2019: 3 W, 9 HLD, 2.11 ERA, 0.66 WHIP, 21.1 IP/41 K/2 BB

 

2020: 2 W, 6 SV, 6 HLD, 0.55 ERA, 0.49 WHIP, 16.1 IP/26 K/3 BB

 

Adbert Alzolay – CHC (7%)

 

2023: 1 W, 1 SV, 6 HLD, 2.66 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 23.2 IP/22 K/4 BB

 

The struggles of Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger (recently landed on IL) have created an uncertain closing situation with several potential options mixing in. The favorite is likely Mark Leiter Jr. who has the strongest numbers this season but Alzolay and lefty Brandon Hughes (2%) could also mix in. Alzolay a converted starter, has been used in multi inning role going 3, 2 IP at times, limiting high leverage availability.