PT TOMORROW: NL East—Is Cishek's job at risk?

Miami Marlins

Steve Cishek (RHP, MIA) has had a rocky start to the season. He has blown two saves in four chances while posting an ugly ERA and Ctl (although, FpK% and xERA suggest improvement is forthcoming). Adding to the concern is his decreased velocity. After averaging roughly 92 mph the past three years on his fastball, it has dropped to 90 mph this year. Interestingly, he had a similar issue last year, but gradually regained it (2014: 89.6 mph in April, 91.2 mph in May, and 92 mph in June).

A.J. Ramos (RHP, MIA) has established himself as the leading candidate to take over closer duties should Cishek continue to have issues. Ramos has shown swing-and-miss stuff over the years, but has always struggled with his control (2013: 4.8...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Chicago signed Bregman to a 5-year/$175 million deal, how does it impact their roster?
Jan 15 2026 3:09am
Coby Mayo (pictured) and Ryan Mountcastle have been squeezed from regular reps in BAL, while Triston Casas is in a similar spot in BOS; plus, more offseason fallout from the AL East.
Jan 13 2026 3:01am
At the moment, Grant Taylor and Jordan Leasure would seem to have the inside track to Southside saves. Plus other post-Winter Meetings notes from around the AL Central.
Dec 19 2025 3:04am
Keller? Kittredge? It's all about the K's in the late innings in Chicago.
Sep 13 2025 3:06am
Beck a bright spot in COL; Lawlar losing PT in ARI; Dodgers lineup gets healthy; key role for Vásquez in SD; rotation woes for SF
Sep 11 2025 3:05am

Tools