PT TODAY: Cards bullpen taking shape

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Cardinals | Kwang-Hyun Kim likely to close
St. Louis Cardinals RP Kwang-Hyun Kim is expected to serve as the team's primary option at closer to begin the season, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers.  Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
 
BHQ take: In a July 17 Playing Time Today note regarding the likelihood that the Cardinals would use Carlos Martínez as a starter, we speculated that Kim could “grab a stray save or three”. Instead, Kim appears to be headed for a more robust role as the closer. As we noted in that Playing Time Today note, Kim never had a save in Korea, but was outstanding in spring training with...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Carlos Estévez gives the Royals another late-inning option. Plus role shifts with the signings of Max Scherzer (Blue Jays) Ha-Seong Kim (Rays) others.
Jan 31 2025 8:48am
Ryan Pressly's trade from Houston makes him the favorite for saves in Chicago. Plus a few more fringe signings for WSH, SD, BAL and PIT as spring training approaches.
Jan 29 2025 8:24am
Jurickson Profar fills a corner outfield spot with the Braves; Yates part of Super Pen for the Dodgers; and a few other around-the-edges signings.
Jan 24 2025 9:03am
Tanner Scott signs a big contract with the Dodgers and alters the LA saves landscape. Plus the playing time ripples of Sasaki, Santander, Winker and more.
Jan 21 2025 8:32am
Save shots: Jeff Hoffman inked a three-year deal with Toronto; Jorge López adds to late relief mix in Washington; and more.
Jan 14 2025 1:58am

Tools