PT TOMORROW: NL West—Mile High closer mayhem

Colorado Rockies

Currently trying to keep pace with the surging Dodgers, COL finds itself with major question marks for ninth-inning duties. Current "incumbent" Wade Davis (RHP, COL) was sporting a two-touchdown ERA before going on the DL earlier this month, while setup man Jairo Díaz (RHP, COL) has battled control issues (6.2 Ctl). Manager Bud Black has refused to commit to one closer as a result and will likely play the matchups until Davis returns.

Carlos Estévez (RHP, COL) converted his first save opportunity since 2016 after Diaz gave up 3 BB in his last outing. There was initial speculation that he broke his hand on Aug 18, but he dodged a bullet and is currently day-to-day. That said, his 5.14 xERA, lack of whiffs (6.8 Dom, 7.5...

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