RELIEVERS: What do we expect from Edwin Díaz? (and other questions)
Aug 30 2020
Some designated closers have struggled a bit over the past 30 days. Cannot promise there will be changes this week, but if the trends continue, there could be. This column takes a look at what options a few of these teams have, starting in Baltimore.
When last checking in on Baltimore, Cole Sulser (RHP, BAL) was the surprise closer from Opening Day onward with early success. Since then, Sulser has struggled to throw strikes. Here are the skill sets over the past 30 days:
BAL Sv Hld IP Dom Cmd HR/9 xERA BPV CLN/APP LI vL vR ============== == === == ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ======= ==== ==== ==== C.Sulser 4 1 11 9.0 1.1 0.8 6.13 -49 5/9 1.37 .042 .211 M.Castro 1 2 14 13.8 4.2 2.0 3.02 ...
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