AL West: Is a scenery change plus better luck the key for Pressly?
Jun 13 2024
The post-July roster here could well depend on how much closer this disappointing club moves into postseason contention between now and then. But it's clear that the woefully underachieving back-of-the-bullpen needs to turn things around quickly, or it's likely to look different come August 1.
At least to date, Ryan Pressly has been surprisingly more ineffective as the team's primary setup man – 5.19 ERA with five blown saves through 26 IP – compared with Josh Hader. But Pressly had been a solid closing option in HOU prior to Hader's arrival, and apart from an obviously inflated 43% H% and fewer ground balls at the low end of his historical range, his underlying metrics (3.16 xERA, 21% K-BB%) are by no means awful, or...
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 Tomorrow
The Angels have had a murky closing situation this season, but Kirby Yates appears to be taking over of late.
Jul 15 2026 3:05am
Jul 15 2026 3:05am
As MLB heads into the All-Star Break, a look at some forgotten players from the AL East who will try to regain relevance in the second half, featuring Heston Kjerstad, Paul Blackburn, and more.
Jul 14 2026 3:06am
Jul 14 2026 3:06am
This week, we take some time to check in on previous PT Tomorrow darlings whom we're no longer excited about while giving some playing time updates in San Diego and Arizona.
Jul 11 2026 3:06am
Jul 11 2026 3:06am
Lara should play; where will that playing time come from?
Jul 10 2026 3:05am
Jul 10 2026 3:05am
In a surprising development, Austin Hedges suddenly has positive fantasy value. Plus, Murakami's return in CHW, another Max prospect in DET, more bullpen issues for KC, and Woo-Suk Go intrigue in MIN.
Jul 9 2026 3:06am
Jul 9 2026 3:06am
