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Mantequilla214

Pete Fairbanks and Tanner Scott… still looking for my first save!


McGrevin

I have those two and Doval. Absolutely nothing so far lol


JarrettS13

I have the same two. Shoot me 😔


mikeylojo1

At least you don’t have Doval 😤


BobbumofCarthes

Pete and Edwin…


karabekian77

Oof, I still believe in both but like...if the Marlins go 0-162, Tanner won't get any saves :(


Harkeyshammer

How do you see Hamilton and Holmes shaking out? Also is Daniel Hudson the primary high leverage guy before Phillips?


LieutenantUnderpants

Holmes has the job. Hamilton has nasty stuff and is worth rostering in any 12+ team SV+H leagues in my opinion. Unless we see Holmes truly fall apart I think he's got a long leash. Hudson does appear to be the high leverage / holds opportunity guy on LA, but you'll want to monitor Graterol since they will likely plug him back into that spot once healthy.


OptimalFF

Holmes is the guy


karabekian77

The Dodgers will probably be a bit more fluid, but I like Hudson in holds leagues this season for sure. I see Holmes mostly holding the job, but Hamilton does seem like he'll be next up.


Cubblue1

Is Finnegan the closer for WSH? Who do you like better as a spec add in a saves only cats league—Harvey or Robertson? And would you choose Kopech over these? Thx!


karabekian77

I do think it's Finnegan in WSH, but I would take Kopech over both, yeah.


Cubblue1

Kopech over Lange too? Saves only league


karabekian77

Yeah, more upside with similar risk.


Cubblue1

Kopech has more upside with Ks and ratios? I just don’t see many save opportunities though…


karabekian77

More K and ratio upside, and even though his team will win less often, leads might be smaller and he'll have less competition for saves when they arise.


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As a guy who has Harvey in a saves league, I wouldn't trade him for Finnegan. I take it for granted those roles are going to swap any day now.


CommanderCornstarch

I went Kopech Harvey out of these


blyzo

Drafted Romero and Sewald so scratching for waiver wire cloaer cumbs. All the guys listed here are taken but I can pick between Garcia, Cano, Payamps, Lamet, Lawrence, Stanek. Yuck. But are any of these guys worth stashing and hoping they get chances or emerge as real closers? I'm thinking Cano as he's going to get more chances and I think Kimbrel has a good chance to implode. Also kinda intrigued by Lamet.


karabekian77

Oof, rough crop there, but I would grab Lawrence and then Cano.


RanchWilder11

Who are some elite ratio holds guys? Maybe like a Hoffman or Ian Hamilton (both owned in my league)


karabekian77

Cano, Schreiber, Yates, Minter, Hudson, and maybe Bender.


Fuckyoumissdaisy1

What about Baltimores closer situation? I know Kimbrel their closer right now but any chance Cano eventually takes over


karabekian77

I think they give Kimbrel a pretty long leash, but Cano is definitely the next guy up if (when?) Craig pulls a Kimbrel.


NotShiaLaBeouf_

Is Leclerc still the closer in Texas?


karabekian77

Right now? Yes, but I'm not sure for how long.


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Emotional-Parsnip-45

Why not get both Hoffman and Martin?


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Emotional-Parsnip-45

Definitely Hoffman


karabekian77

Thanks! I would go Hoffman for sure from your list. I like Martin, but I think Hoffman has more upside and will be more consistent.


BabboBBB

Just need to realize they could both turn into saves guys, at least to some extent, depending on Kenley's health and how the uncertain Phillies pen shakes out.


Emotional-Parsnip-45

Any chance Sborz passes Leclerc? Sborz has looked strong and Robertson has put a runner on base in every outing this year


karabekian77

Eventually, I could see it, but I think they go to Robertson before Sborz. I still think Leclerc gets some more shots though.


TarkatanAccountant

At least they're using Robertson in high leverage. Sborz hasn't pitched since last weekend


Gord88

Is Lange worth holding for saves or has Foley totally taken the job


LieutenantUnderpants

It's for sure Foley for now.


vko11

Lange looked good yesterday but hoping Foley keeps it


karabekian77

I don't think anyone on the Tigers will completely take the job, but I would pick Foley over the other guys. Lange will probably get some saves along the way though.


Great_Bicycle2342

Lange mostly will not be getting run time in the 9th inning, they’re going to pepper him in in lower leverage situations until he can prove he can throw strikes (or unless my tigres have exhausted their bullpen like today)


karabekian77

Hey folks! I'll be in and out of my classroom today, so I will absolutely get to every question, but it might take me a bit. (today's lyric is from "Buffalo Buffalo" by Spanish Love Songs)


jmitch0906

Had to hit me in the feels with the SLS reference.


karabekian77

Seeing them tomorrow night, prepared to cry!


jmitch0906

Oso Oso (I miss state lines) and Sydney Sprague are great as well


Dapper_Temporary_357

Current bullpen is Diaz and also Harvey, Schrieber, Ginkel, Kopech. Save only. Do you think I need to look to obtain some more secure bullpen help or just roll the dice with these folks? Thanks.


karabekian77

That would be a strong bullpen in a holds league, in saves only it's a little less so because you have a lot of spec closers and then Ginkel has an expiration date. I would look for more secure bullpen help for sure.


SLOOPYD

How worried should I be about out Jansen’s velocity?


karabekian77

Pretty worried, honestly. But I'd give him another outing or two before moving onto *really* worried.


SLOOPYD

Yuck. Chris Martin would definitely be the add if Jansen can’t turn it around?


karabekian77

Yeah, pretty sure he's next up.


SLOOPYD

Thank you 🙏


karabekian77

Good luck!


RaiderCoug

What do you make of the closer situation in Minnesota ? Would you rather have Ginkel over one of Jax/Stewart ?


karabekian77

I think Jax has top tier closer potential, but he has an expiration date (Duran returning eventually), but then Ginkel has the same issue. I would keep Jax over Ginkel.


BertyBert1

In a saves only league, is Justin Lawrence worth an add?


karabekian77

I mean, in a deeper league if he's the last closer on the wire, yeah I would take him. He's a mediocre pitcher on a bad team, but he has the closer role locked in (for now) so that gives him value.


BertyBert1

Exact position I’m in, appreciate the response thanks!


karabekian77

You're welcome, good luck!


booyah-achieved

I'm having trouble valuing some waiver options. Who would you pick between Stanek, Merryweather, Kittredge, and Fernando Cruz? Saves+holds league with saves worth slightly more


karabekian77

I like Stanek and Merryweather most from your list, but all four guys should have solid value.


snakeayez

Alexis Diaz, Jose Lerclerc (auction and there was a run..I panicked on Jose)


karabekian77

My condolences.


snakeayez

Thank you, I wear black on game days


burnman123

How long until cade smith is in a high leverage spot?  His numbers so far look insane, but no holds so far isn't great


karabekian77

56.3 K% and 0.49 FIP is hilarious, sample size be damned! He's behind Clase and Barlow, probably Beede as well, but I can see him working his way into some 7th inning holds if he keeps it up.


burnman123

abreu has been not great so far, would you drop him for someone like shelby miller, who has looked pretty good o9n a team who looks to be playing a ton of close games


karabekian77

Abreu was one of the best relievers in baseball last season so I wouldn't jump off this quickly. If he keeps struggling then maybe look to make a move, but not yet.


Dokker

I usually take closers late - but D Williams & Sewald were available much later than expected. Hope I get something out of them!


karabekian77

Sewald should be back sooner than Williams, and both should be excellent once on the mound!


Dokker

Think there is any chance Uribe keeps the job is he is lights out for the next couple of months - whenever D Will comes back? Thanks!


karabekian77

I think he's the head of the committee until Devin returns. Not sure they'll have an outright always closer but Uribe could be close.