RELIEVERS: 2018 Vultures

Today, we simply take a look at the relievers who are vulturing wins and saves. Relievers who vulture saves are generally those relievers who are next in line to be the closer for that particular team and need to be called to close every once in a while. It is nice to keep tabs on these relievers because even if your format does not make them valuable for those extra two or three saves, their role very likely will change if their situation changes.

Relievers who vulture wins are a bit different. This also is role dependent, but it generally comes from entering tie games late, holding the fort, and having the team's offense punch through. Incremental wins can be handy, so understanding which relievers get these chances can be a useful...

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