July 31, 2018
Texas Rangers – The Rangers aren’t done dealing away relievers, as they sent Jake Diekman to Arizona. If Jose Leclerc is still available, now’s the time to pick him up as he should take over the ninth inning. Alex Claudio and Cory Gearrin will be the Rangers’ other late-inning options. Don’t forget about Chris Martin as well, who may challenge for the ninth inning once he returns from the DL.
Updated hierarchy: Leclerc | Claudio | Gearrin.
Arizona Diamondbacks – The Diamondbacks have been busy today, as they not only acquired Diekman but brought back a familiar face in Brad Ziegler from the Marlins. Arizona now has an extremely deep bullpen, as Ziegler and Diekman will nicely complement Yoshihisa Hirano, Archie Bradley and closer Brad Boxberger.
Updated hierarchy: Boxberger | Bradley | Ziegler.
