July 27, 2021
Seattle Mariners – The Mariners traded Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero to the Astros, with Joe Smith coming to Seattle in the deal. We’ll see how the Mariners deploy their bullpen now, but Paul Sewald and Drew Steckenrider are the best bets for saves.
Updated hierarchy: *Sewald | Steckenrider | Misiewicz.
* = closer-by-committee
Houston Astros – The Astros acquired Kendall Graveman from the Mariners. Expect Graveman to handle the eighth inning and provide a big boost for a beleaguered bullpen.
Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Graveman | Stanek.
