PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Greene tightens grip on closer role
Apr 7 2019
It was assumed at some point last year that Shane Greene (RHP, DET) and his middling peripherals were just keeping the closer seat warm long enough for Joe Jiménez (RHP, DET) to figure out his control issues and force his way into the role. With the first week of the 2019 season over, that scenario might be delayed as Greene has been masterful on the bump in the ninth, going a perfect five for five in save chances, allowing two hits and zero walks in spite of registering only three strikeouts over five innings.
Jimenez has pitched reasonably well in his setup role, but shaky control (4.5 Ctl), a 2.3 hr/9 and a 50% strand rate have led to a 6.25 ERA though his underlying 2.82 xERA suggests a good portion of the poor...
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