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Tag: Paul Sewald

  • Paul Sewald the favorite for saves in Seattle after Kendall Graveman trade

    July 28, 2021 Houston Astros – As we reported yesterday, the Astros acquired Kendall Graveman from the Mariners. Dusty Baker said after the trade that Ryan Pressly will remain the team’s closer, though Graveman gives them a great option when Pressly isn’t available. Updated hierarchy: Pressly | Graveman | Stanek. Seattle Mariners – The Mariners…

  • Taylor Rogers leaves game early; Andrew Chafin dealt to Oakland

    July 27, 2021 Minnesota Twins – Taylor Rogers threw five pitches in Monday night’s game, then exited with a finger injury. In a weird twist, this might actually raise his fantasy value over the season’s final months — assuming the injury makes him an unattractive trade target, but is mild enough that he can return…

  • Zack Britton returns while Pete Fairbanks and Paul Sewald record saves

    July 17, 2021 New York Yankees — There isn’t much good news coming out of the Yankees these days, but one bright spot is the return of Zack Britton from the IL. The Yankees have seen the season start to slip away, and the bullpen struggles have been a large part of it. Aroldis Chapman needed…

  • Diego Castillo and Paul Sewald pick up saves

    July 11, 2021 Tampa Bay Rays – Diego Castillo pitched a scoreless 9th on Saturday for his 13th save of the season.  The Rays have only had two saves since June 15th but both have gone to Castillo.  Do we dare mention the thought of removing the asterisk?  Don’t worry Castillo fantasy owners, we wouldn’t…

  • Paul Sewald, Joakim Soria pick up their first saves of the season

    July 2, 2021 Seattle Mariners — Paul Sewald recorded the final four outs Thursday for the surging Seattle Mariners (22-13 in their last 35 games) to earn his first save. Kendall Graveman did not pitch, and there was no indication postgame that Sewald is now “the guy.” But a look at the numbers shows just…