Things have remained calm for the most part across bullpens in the MLB since the trade deadline. BUt while things are calm for time being, stay tuned in the coming weeks as newly put pieced together bullpens from the could shake out differently than expected potentially leading to some potential volatility.
TIER 1: Cream of the Crop – This group is the cream of the crop. Ample opportunity for holds, high K-rates and low ERA’s make these guys a must own in any Holds league.
1. Dellin Betances (Yankees)
2. Wade Davis (Royals)
3. Tony Watson (Pirates)
. Joe Smith (Angels)
5. Pat Neshek (Astros) +1
6. Drew Storen (Nationals) +1
7. Sergio Romo (Giants) +1
TIER 2: Solid Performers – All excellent relievers, but whether it be their role or consistency, they aren’t quite on that elite level.
8. Kevin Siegrist (Cardinals) +1
9. Joaquin Benoit (Padres ) +1
10. Kelvin Herrera (Royals) +1
11. Jim Johnson (Dodgers) +1
12. Joakim Soria (Pirates) +1
13. Carter Capps (Marlins) -8
15. Jared Hughes (Pirates) +1
14. Kevin Jepsen (Twins) -1
16. Junichi Tazawa (Red Sox)
17. Tyler Clippard (Mets)
18. Justin Wilson (Yankees)
19. Jake McGee (Rays)
21. Zach Duke (White Sox) -1
There is some potential for holds from this group, however don’t bet the farm on them being among the league leaders.
22. Arquímedes Caminero (Pirates)
23. Pedro Strop (Cubs)
24. Will Smith (Brewers)
25. Darren O’Day (Orioles)